Spring 2013, Issue 4

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Grandillo and Winslow resign

Eck elected interim president, trustee and administrators speak out

By Leah Ulatowski Copy Editor ulatowskil@lakeland.edu

Watch a video clip from new Interim President Eck’s meeting with students about leadership changes.

Debate team forms

A brand new debate team wraps up its first active semester.

Kendrick Lamar

Does “Kendrick Lamar: Good kid, M.A.A.D city” deliver his life story? Josh Meronek, staff writer, critiques.

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A&E

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NEWS

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FUN HOUSE

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FEATURES

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he Lakeland College community received the sudden news of President Michael A. Grandillo’s resignation on Tuesday, March 12, while the institution was undergoing its annual weeklong Spring Break.

Former Sr. Vice President Dan Eck will serve indefinitely as interim president of the college.

Eck also confirmed Director of Athletics and Pro Football Hall of Famer Kellen Winslow, whose relationship with the former president brought him to campus, resigned within days of Grandillo.

The basis for Grandillo’s resignation after nine months in office was explained as a collective decision between Grandillo and the Board of Trustees due to “philosophical differences.”

Since the conclusion of spring vacation, the institution’s top administrators and directors, along with Eck, have been working to better inform and console the Lakeland community.

“I have a lot of faith in [Eck].

I have always really appreciated his insight, his integrity, and

his team spirit—he really is “The fact that it happened during a collaborative person,” Meg Spring Break made it challenging Albrinck, Lakeland College to communicate with students dean, said. “I know Dr. and Mrs. and faculty.”

Grandillo brought some really Gallianetti expressed that good ideas to enliven the campus the press had been tipped off and what I want students and the by a reliable source before the community to know is I don’t college even made its employees think those good ideas will be lost in the transition.

“I know it is hard and surprising, but...

I have control in how I respond to the future.”

Some Lakeland students were perturbed by the news, taking to Facebook to express WILKSB@LAKELAND.EDU concern. Even a Interim President Eck greets students after the meeting designed to explain petition to bring the current situation of leadership. the former president back was started by sopho- aware of the changes on more Elizabeth Zimmerman on Tuesday, Gallianetti receiving the social media website. the news only the night before.

“I think it is safe to say that Such factors contributed to literally everyone employed the difficulty in reaching the by this college was stunned by Lakeland community before they the news,” David Gallianetti, heard the news second hand. director of communications, said.

While they could not

say goodbye personally, the Grandillos wish Lakeland well.

“Students at Lakeland are great; they have a great future,” former President Michael A. Grandillo, who is temporarily in the immediate Sheboygan area, said in a phone interview.

“I want to be as supportive of the college as possible and I look forward to hearing great things about the college in the future, and [my wife] Nancy joins me in that sentiment. Keep positive, please!”

“We are sorry about the way things worked out, but we love you guys and we know you will carry on,” Nancy Grandillo, wife of the former president, said in a separate phone interview.

Two meetings were held on campus to inform the Lakeland community about the transitions.

A faculty/staff meeting was held March 19 and a student meeting was conducted on March 21.

The student meeting consisted of Eck, Albrinck, Vice President for Student Development Nate Dehne, and Assistant Director of Athletics April Arvan answering questions directly from students. It also served as

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Students travel for Habitat for Humanity

Spring Break becomes an opportunity to give back to the community

By Amanda Smith Staff Reporter Smitha2@lakeland.edu

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he Habitat for Humanity group traveled to Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Missouri, for spring break to help Springfield’s Habitat chapter and enjoy a unique experience away from home. Fifteen students and two faculty members went on the trip.

The group helped dismantle six dirt ramps, remove the cinderblocks, build six porches, and create six walkways to new steps. The group managed to surprise the people in charge of the construction site with how fast they worked by completing the project in only three days.

“Having worked with this group for the past few years, it was no surprise to me [how fast they work], but seeing them so happy with the work we accomplished was great,” said Nate Dehne, vice president for student development and advisor for Lakeland’s Habitat chapter.

The last project the group helped with was salvaging steel

walking to Sonic for a bite to eat, visiting Lambert’s Café together, and listening to student Alex Piekarski sing songs that he made up on the spot.

The first working day was also when the local TV news station showed up to do an article about the group.

“This is a first, to my knowledge, that this group has been recognized publically COURTESY OF NATHAN DEHNE for the work we do,” said Kimberly DeJong, Group of Habitat for Humanity workers pose for a photo on last day of work. junior psychology and sociology major and president of door frames, ceiling tiles, wall education major. studs, and electrical outlets from Highlights of the trip for the Lakeland’s Habitat for Humanity a building that was going to be students included building stairs chapter.

Brittaney Prosser, residence remodeled into a small hotel. and railings, doing construction, They helped knock in sheet rock and helping with demolition at hall director of Krueger and a to expose the wood underneath. the building being remodeled, as chaperone on the trip, said, “To “It’s truly amazing to be able well as meeting everyone from the hear… the [Springfield] habitat to spend a week with a group of Springfield Habitat for Humanity people repeatedly thank us and the fact that they called the local individuals that are selfless and chapter. have big enough hearts to donate Other activities that were news crew on us just shows how their time to someone else,” said enjoyable included hanging out grateful they were to have us help Karissa Anderson, sophomore with everyone during down time, them out for the week.”

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FBI agent encourages exciting career paths

By Michelle Fromm Managing Editor frommm@lakeland.edu

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pecial Agent Parker Shipley, a bomb technician from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, spoke to students about his experiences in a career that most people only see in movies.

Shipley came from the Milwaukee FBI field office where he has worked for 14 years, and is an Air Force Academy graduate. He was previously an army officer on active duty for about eight years, but his work with the FBI has allowed him to work in a variety of areas serving the American people, including civil rights, terrorism, and public corruption.

“If you’re somebody who just likes to blow stuff up, it’s a fun

job,” said Shipley of his current and other identification, position as a bomb technician. counterintelligence, defensive Shipley’s presentation tactics, range shooting, and was well-attended by students training for dealing with terrorism, interested in p u b l i c the field, but corruption, and a handful of white collar other curious crime. students also Shipley also came to listen emphasized to Shipley’s the continuing real-life importance of stories of academics even defusing when training bombs and for the FBI. FROMMM@LAKELAND.EDU dealing with “You have s u s p i c i o u s Special Agent Parker Shipley talks to students. to achieve at packages. least 85 percent Shipley completed his four on all your written tests,” said month FBI training in 1999 in Shipley, “or else you fail. You get Virginia. He explained that new one chance to take a retest. You agents now train for five months, fail that, you’re gone.” and this requires things such as a Shipley showed that having physical fitness test, fingerprinting high grades in FBI training is

really a matter of keeping the country safe.

“We [the FBI] investigate violations of federal law,” said Shipley. “And we collect evidence and intelligence about that, about violations of law or things that would affect national security.”

Shipley went on to describe situations where, as a bomb technician, he had to work with other government employees to determine how to deal with dangerous substances and packages suspected of containing bombs.

“It’s not risk-free at all,” said Shipley. “There are just some things a robot can’t do.”

You can listen to Special Agent Park Shipley tell some of his stories from the field by going online to www.lakelandmirror. com.

New housing option available for students

By Amy Kumrow Staff Reporter kumrowa@lakeland.edu

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hree different themed housing options will be offered fall of 2013 along with other additional options with enough requests.

“This year we will be asking on the housing application if students have an interest in potentially going into one of these themed housing options,” Nate Dehne, vice president for student development, said. “We would group students together based off GRANDILLO FROM PAGE 1

a chance for them to meet Eck, many for the first time.

Eck confirmed with students that he had resigned from his job as sr. vice president and was transitioning to another job when called back by the Board to serve as interim president.

When a student questioned whether his decision to leave and willingness to return was “contradictory,” Eck responded, “No. I was sad to leave and I’m happy to be back.”

Concern was also expressed regarding Winslow’s tentative role at the college. Arvan said she would do all in her power to fill the gaps, along with the other coaches.

While the Board and administrators do not feel conducting a presidential search is the best option right now, the hiring of a new Director of Athletics will be handled with more immediacy.

While Winslow will not be employed by the college, he is in talks to serve as a consultant.

Eck indicated the absence of Board representatives at the meetings was a collective decision made in order to focus on questions directed at him.

The most visited topic was that of the Board of Trustees.

Many students expressed doubt in the trustees’ recent decisions and ability to understand their needs as members are spread throughout the country and none are under the age of 40.

of their interest.”

Initially, students were alerted of the new idea through advertising efforts, such as a flyer in the display case at the Pub. Jim Bajczyk, director of resident life, said, “The idea was proposed to Hall council by me.”

According to Bajczyk, the council’s response was favorable, and students asked for their opinions on the idea had “nothing negative to say about it.”

“We decided to go ahead and give students the options,” Bajczyk said.

Lakeland students will notice four options available on housing applications. The three listed on the form will be wellness, academic, and global. Global Student Association celebrates the diversity among Lakeland’s students by pairing domestic and international students.

A fourth blank space is for students to write in suggestions.

“Students will have the opportunity to come up with them and, if there are enough votes, another themed option will be created,” Bajczyk said.

It is hoped themed housing will improve student satisfaction and success. Not only would students share common interests, but classes as well. “In order to live there,” Dehne said, “students have to live by the rules that [a] smaller community has.”

The housing application deadline is Friday, April 12 at 4 p.m. Students who previously signed up for standard housing can switch prior to the deadline.

Even after the deadline switching is still possible, but cannot be guaranteed.

“I know it is hard to understand [due to] the emotionality of this decision,” Dehne said. “The information [the Board] takes from us and the trust that they have in us, coupled with their experience, help make these decisions for the institution.”

Dehne said the trustees are people of esteemed reputations who understand how to direct an organization.

Dehne said the Board has never put off that which is important to students, and they even consult with student representative sophomore Braden Woods. The trustees’ residence throughout the country also opens Lakeland up to ideas outside the community.

“How is it that the board of trustees is going to function [going forward]? We can’t continue getting rid of presidents because they did not agree with the board of trustees’ philosophies,” shouted out a student from the audience of about 70.

“I can assure you there is a lot of soul searching going on, but I can also tell you this is a highly unusual event for this board of trustees,” Eck said. “They are incredibly cooperative and on the same page. If there is any worry we aren’t learning from these mistakes, you should know there is a lot of discussion about what happened and what we are going to do differently.”

When Eck expressed plans to apply many of Grandillo’s ideas to his presidency, a student quipped that it would not be possible be-

cause the Board would prompt him to resign.

“We need to be careful we don’t repeat history,” Eck said. “I have been in communication with the Board since day one to ensure we are on the same page.”

In a March 20 letter addressed to faculty, Eck stated he does not know the exact differences that resulted in Grandillo’s resignation, and is expressing concern to the trustees regarding this.

Eck assured, however, he is not entirely “blind” to the situation.

Sr. Vice President and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees Peter N. Reddin said in a phone interview that several representatives from the Board will hold an open forum for students “within the next couple of weeks” and that “the answers that are able to be given will be forthcoming.”

Reddin said that there will be some questions they simply cannot answer, but that the Board desires to go forward with a number of Grandillo’s ideas and “[some differences were] simply a question of timing and finances.”

“The Board is very informed, involved, and in tune from keeping in touch with administrators,” Reddin said, “but ultimately it is the Board’s responsibility to manage the affairs of the college.

“While this whole issue seemed quick, it was actually a few months in the making and the outcome was something the Board tried diligently to avoid.”

When asked whether Win-

slow’s potential resignation was discussed during the proceedings that ultimately led to Grandillo’s resignation, Reddin replied, “Not to my knowledge.”

In a private interview Eck said the current focus is to ensure that the college and students get what they need and that the transitions do not cause a major upset in flow, which he says they have not.

Eck hopes to strengthen ties with the United Church of Christ.

He also hopes to grow enrollment and further improve the adult education and international programs. Eck even desires to continue Winslow’s wellness program.

He hopes to carry out a number of Grandillo’s ideas, especially those that benefit students the most.

“I’m not here to promote [my] vision,” Eck said. “It is a collective vision; no one person will get everything they want.”

While the thought of becoming the sixteenth president has crossed his mind, “That’s not important. I can’t be campaigning right now. If things work out, then great. If not, then I’m still a happy guy because I work at Lakeland,” Eck said.

When asked if an interim president has all the power of a full fledge one, Eck said, “In terms of abilities and authorities, it is the same. While I do have a certain amount of credibility, influence is not bought with a title.”

To see video from the student meeting and for updates on this ongoing story, check out lakelandmirror.com.

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Snow danger should mean text updates

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eing a Lakeland College commuter is not always a picnic; there are icy roads, limited parking in faraway spots, late night commutes on dark country roads, and exceedingly early mornings sometimes begun before even the sun has fully awaken.

The drives can range from ten minutes to two hours one way, depending on the student, but these are sacrifices commuter students are willing to make, for an array of personal reasons, in order to acquire an education.

But imagine waking up a bit late and being in a mad dash to get on the road, only to arrive and discover the institution has closed for the day, and you forgot to log onto Muskie Central for class cancellation information.

The above scenario could mean an entirely spoiled day for many commuters as their oncampus friends rejoice; a commuter could have wasted a lot of money on gas or even a lot of time if their commute spans close to an hour. Perhaps they paid a babysitter already, or turned down a work shift they could have taken,

By Stephanie Rebek Editor-in-Chief rebeks@lakeland.edu and

Michelle Fromm

Managing Editor frommm@lakeland.edu

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or lost precious time to catch up on homework and to spend with family.

Furthermore, if the school closed due to snow—as is often the case—that commuter may have risked her life to come to school, braving the snowstorm.

Text updates or even simply an automatic phone message from the college telling students of the closure could prevent a lot of heartache amongst the commuter community—not to mention faculty and staff who often arrive quite early in the morning.

While most commuters check the website religiously for updates, there are scenarios when that is simply not possible. There are the more disorganized and self-inflicted reasons, such as getting up a bit too late and being in too much of a rush, but there are also more sympathetic circumstances.

Perhaps a person has a particularly long commute and is on the road before the standard 6 a.m. cancellation postings, or has children to attend to in the mornings, or simply from deductive reasoning figured that since the school

strips.

As an addition to the meal of chicken strips, one can order a cup of white gravy. The flavors of the gravy are mellow, with a hint of extra pepper. The gravy was steaming hot.

The ground beef was smooshed into a flat round disk and stuffed in-between two

eing women, we love ice cream and enjoy the time spent over frozen flavored milk. We decided to venture to the land of Plymouth to seek out this sweet treat and some dinner.

We were greeted by a friendly and courteous server who asked us what she could get for us. After ordering, the server kindly handed us our cups and food number tag (apparently meaning for us to be able to have our food delivered directly to our table).

We quickly filled our glasses and found a seat at a table.

Our feast consisted of Above: Two thick ice cream desserts two chicken dishes and a and a chocolate mint ice cream bar. ground beef patty sandwich. Right: Chicken tenders and fried cheese with a side of toasted bread.

The dining area was filled Both photos taken by Michelle Fromm. with light music. The music was pleasant, but the air was a pieces of bun, bit chilly. Of course, we might which were warm have expected as much from a and squishy. The restaurant where the specialty is burger was served with a mild ice cream.

The strips of chicken were creamy hot sauce.

Surprisingly, covered in a peppery sort of coating. Though they were the sauce was not delectable and steamy hot, the overpoweringly coating was a little thick for my hot, as is often liking because it masked the the case with such sandwiches. But the sauce, natural flavor of the chicken.

It came with a piece of grilled combined with a series of sliced Texas toast and a refreshing vegetables, gave the sandwich beverage. The buttery taste of the a tremendous ability to slide crunchy toast paired well with the around. It was messy, drippy, and peppy pepper flavor of the chicken darn near impossible to eat. By

did not cancel morning classes for mild flurries a week ago there should be no reason to do so for the same reason this week.

Furthermore, even the most careful planner who checks My.Lakeland just before leaving cannot account for cancellations that are posted online soon after he or she heads out the door.

Sometimes the cancellations are not posted by 6 a.m., and in some instances the commuter simply has to leave before 6 a.m. in order to make it to school on time in the midst of harsh winter weather.

A simple text or automatic voice message to a student’s phone could ensure against the catastrophe of making the entire commute to school without reason; after all, who looks down at their phones more than college students? Even the busy mom with children or the early morning student already on the road could hear the message alert and pause what they are doing to check.

Not everyone has the ability to boot up their computers and log on to My.Lakeland to check for cancellations. Some commuters aren’t even fortunate enough

to have internet access at their residences. And certainly the majority of students do not have appenabled cell phones for accessing Lakeland’s MuskieMobile app.

But one thing that all cell phones do have these days is texting. Commuter students have phones with texting. Faculty and staff have phones with texting.

Creating text alerts for school closings and delays should not be grueling or expensive for administrators to carry out—at the very least sending the messages and text alerts to all commuter students on record. After all, even elementary schools send parents an automatic message when closing; there is no reason Lakeland should not be able to do the same.

If the school is seriously considering investing in condom machines that benefit only specific on-campus residents, there should be no objection to the financially smaller investment of text alerts and automatic voice messages for their commuter students that would actually benefit commuters’ academic success and save them a lot of money, time, and heartache.

the end of the meal, there were vegetables and sauce droplets all over my plate, face, and hands.

The grilled chicken sandwich was not very well marinated.

The chicken was obviously overcooked, causing it to be dry and stringy. Additionally, it was nearly as messy as the spicy burger, due to the mayonaise, tomatoes, and lettuce, in conjunction with the leaking chicken juices.

The grilled chicken worked poorly with its hard-topped bun. However, the mix of flavors was favorable and overall gave the impression of an “alright” sandwich.

Perhaps one of the highlights of our visit to this restaurant was the fried cheese curds.

A Wisconsin specialty, the fresh salty curds were thinly coated in a fine crumb coating that was cooked to be delightfully crispy and

However, the server charged us an extra fee to replace the more common French fried potatoes with the cheese curds.

We did, in fact, order another meal with the traditional French fries. Unlike the fries provided at other restaurants we have reviewed, these were cut noticeably thicker. This provided the palate with a greater proportion of soft cooked potato to the crunchy outside portion.

The way they were sliced also meant that there was less salt to interfere with the natural savory flavor of pure potato, as emphasized by frying oil.

Another option for a side dish was the onion rings. They were made from real slices of onion, not the molded ground onion pieces that one so often finds in today’s world of processed foods.

These onion rings were tasty.

Unfortunately, a small additional charge was added for the onion rings as well.

Finally, we came to the ice cream, the most soughtafter part of the meal. A variety of flavors and textures were available.

We were particularly intrigued by the host of flavors available to be had in the form of a thickened and chunky ice cream treat. We ordered two, in addition to a chocolate mint ice cream bar.

The bar had a thin, hardened milk chocolate outer covering.

The first bite was quite a sur-

golden-brown.

The cheese—presumably American—was warm and pliable, yet not overly gooey. This made it an enjoyable and considerably less messy addition to the meal.

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prise, for the mint was strong, yet did not overpower the amount of chocolate.

The first thickened ice cream dessert was flavored with chocolate fudge, pecan pieces, and bits of tantalizing brownie, blended into vanilla ice cream. The ratio of nuts to fudge was acceptable.

Our final dessert also contained thickened vanilla soft serve ice cream, but this one was flavored with a medley of chocolate cookie pieces and rich cheesecake bites. The taste was incredibly satisfying for my sweet tooth, so we left Dairy Queen with smiles on our faces and plan to return someday soon for more delectable dairy treats.

STARS: 2 out of 5 ATMOSPHERE: Pleasant music and well-maintained seating.

SERVICE: Cheery servers, though sometimes out of the loop regarding coupon policy.

RECOMMENDED: Any ice cream product of any flavor.

DRINKS: Orange Julius specialty drinks are recommended.

PRICES: Somewhat overpriced, but servings are average, and coupons are available.

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PHOTOOPINION Photo opinions compiled by Benjamin Wilks wilksb@lakeland.edu Brittany Jurek Junior, Sociology “I went to Florida for Spring Break to play softball.”

What did you do over Spring Break?

Julie Bender Freshman, Psychology

Behnaz Bolhassani Senior, MBA Project Management

“Over Spring Break I stayed home and hung out with my family.”

“I went to Washington DC over Spring Break.”

Letter to Editor: Gun Free Zones

This is an open-letter to the students, faculty, and staff of Lakeland College.

On November 1st, 2011, the state of Wisconsin passed a Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) law that enabled anyone who attended a WI Department of Justice approved firearms training course and completed a background-check the ability to carry a concealed firearm.

Soon after this law was put into place, Lakeland College posted signs on the entrance-doors of all campus buildings stating “Firearms and weapons are prohibited on these premises. Any firearms or weapons must be locked in your motor vehicle.” In light of recent tragedies, I would like to bring attention to the potentially deadly hazard caused by this decision.

As the recent school, mall, and theater shootings have shown, “gun-free” zones simply do not work. Posting a sign will not prevent a potential mass-murderer from stepping foot inside a building with the intent to kill as many people as possible before taking his or her own life. By preventing the responsible people who have gone through the training and legal process of obtaining a CCW-permit the ability of defending themselves and others, Lakeland College has created a “defense-free” zone in lieu of a “gun-free” zone.

There are almost 160,000 CCW permitholders in the state of Wisconsin alone, and almost 8 million nationwide. Are you wondering why these people haven’t been able to stop many mass-shootings? It’s due to the fact that almost every mass-shooting has been accomplished at a location that was a posted gun-free zone [1]. CCW Permit-holders are required by law to disarm themselves when entering these locations in most states.

One thing to remember is that the media in America generally only reports on the stories that will draw viewers in. When someone stops an attack or when a crime doesn’t occur, the media isn’t there to report it. If the media does choose to cover a “small” story, they certainly do not give it the same 24/7 coverage that a mass shooting would receive. For those of you who browse reddit, check out /r/dgu for examples posted daily of defensive gun usage in America.

Armed CCW permit-holders are able to stop mass shootings from becoming even worse when they are allowed to carry their concealed weapon. The recent attempted mass-shooting at a mall in Oregon where a CCW permit-holder’s actions ended the shooting is an example of this [2].

Another example of a recent instance of a crime prevented by a CCW permitholder occurred at a high school in Detroit

in February. A 70-year-old basketball coach was walking two female students to their cars, when two armed men attempted to rob the coach and the girls. The coach drew his firearm and shot both of the robbers [3].

A recent study by the CATO institute found that a Colorado college that allowed students to carry weapons saw a 60% reduction in overall crime on its campus, while another Colorado college that didn’t allow students carry concealed firearms saw a 15% increase in overall crime during the same time period [4].

Another thing to consider is the response-time of law enforcement. The average response-time for the police to arrive at Lakeland after receiving a 911-call is between five and seven minutes (it is between six and ten nationwide) [5]. Five minutes is plenty of time for even a novice shooter to be able fire several hundred rounds using almost any weapon, regardless of how many “military-like” features it has or doesn’t have, or how many rounds the magazine it uses can hold [6].

Think of it this way; when a shooting happens, peoples’ first instinct is to call for the police or, “the good guys with guns.”

The police are generally minutes away when seconds count. Why would we not want a few armed men and women who would already be among us, ready to respond at immediately?

One last factor for Lakeland College to consider when making the decision on whether or not to continue restricting individuals’ ability to defend themselves and others is liability. The Wisconsin CCW law grants immunity from liability to landowners who allow patrons and employees to defend themselves, but provides no such protection should anything happen on a premise that has signs posted restricting concealed carry [7].

For example, Lakeland could be held liable if there was ever a shooting or other violent crime on campus, in which a CCW permit-holder who would have normally had the ability to defend herself was unable to do so due to the signs Lakeland currently has posted.

Having a few armed students, faculty, and staff on campus who have demonstrated the maturity to receive specialized training, submit to a background check, and have gone through the other requirements to legally carry a concealed firearm, could potentially stop a shooter sooner than it would take for law enforcement to arrive, assess the situation, locate and confront the shooter, and stop him.

Just knowing that people inside the buildings on campus might be armed could be enough to deter a troubled person from even attempting

Danny Drabik Sophomore, Criminal Justice and Psychology

Krissy Olson Junior, English “I went to the Mall of America with my family and nephew.”

Teresa Hurtienne Junior, Accounting

“I hung out with my girlfriend and family.”

“I did accounting homework, worked in the LC kitchen, went to Green Bay mall, and hung out with my mom.”

a shooting.

I believe I speak for many others on campus when I implore the college to reconsider their previous decision on restricting the ability of students, faculty, and staff from being allowed to defend to only their vehicles and the campus grounds.

No one believes that tragedies such as Newtown will ever happen to them or their loved-ones, but sadly we live in a world where floods, house fires, car accidents, and even school shootings happen. Many people protect themselves from the first items I listed using various types of insurance, and I consider my

investment in my firearm, training, and CCW license to be my insurance for the last item. I hope I never have to use any type of insurance, but I would certainly rather have insurance and never need to use it than to NOT have it and need it.

In closing, I submit this thought to you; do you think a mass-murderer would rather choose an easy, unarmed target, or one that could fight back? Remember, FEELING safe, and BEING safe are two very different things.

Josh Graminske [Editor’s note: Graminske’s sources are available upon request].

Letter to Editor: Condom Machines To whom it may concern, “SAP Project Hopes to Make Condoms Available” may be the silliest article and idea I’ve read in a long time. Is the school seriously considering spending $7000.00 not including the cost of stock rotation and maintenance for condom machines? As a parent of a Lakelander who pays a large portion of my student’s bill, I have more than a few problems with this plan and the article: Firstly, the article tells only one side of the story. I’ve grown accustomed to reading both sides and multiple perspectives in the Mirror.

The author didn’t find anyone opposed to funding such an unnecessary project? This is activist journalism where the author takes a side and uses the press to push their agenda rather than just report the facts and let the reader come to their own opinion. Activist journalism has become rampant and it has been a breath of fresh air to read the Mirror which until now didn’t take that path. There was an opposing editorial, but I’ve noticed editorials aren’t given space on the website which means readers won’t see the opposing view in the online edition.

Additionally, the use of second hand quotes in the piece, such as having someone else explain Mrs. Grandillo’s ‘support’ of the machines, was unprofessional and couldn’t be validated by her single direct quote.

Secondly, as a parent paying a large sum to the college, I expect Lakeland to be a good steward of my payments and make the most efficient use of them. This $7000 + expenditure won’t in any way aid the academic advancement or personal growth of students. Funds would be better spent on academic achievement than questionable and risky extra-curricular activities. The author portrays condoms as miracle protection from disease and pregnancy when truthfully the estimated failure rate is quoted as being anywhere from 7-12%. If Lakeland has extra money and wants to help students then how

about installing cellular repeaters so they can use cell phones to contact parents? Why not give it to this newspaper to allow it to expand, win new awards that shine a bright light on Lakeland, and advance the careers of the staff?

Thirdly, the story, as biased as it was, didn’t convince me there is a need for this service. Condoms are available at Wal-Mart for just $6 for a 12-pack. Using self checkout, it’s completely anonymous; a far cry from back in the day when you had to ask the pharmacist for a box from behind the counter. They are easy to get.

Fourthly, Lakeland is supposed prepare students for life in the real world. Caring for these young adults to the point of ensuring they are never embarrassed is not in any way preparing them for reality. Start treating these students like adults and they might surprise you.

Fifthly, while I understand Lakeland is a private college and receives no direct government funds, students bring these funds to Lakeland in terms of grants and federally secured loans. Again, efficient use of funds would be expected of an institution indirectly receiving government funding, which brings me to my final point: With the cost of college education rising far quicker than inflation students are graduating with burdensome debt; it’s completely unconscionable that any additional debt would come from a program as wasteful as this trying to fill a need much better (and cheaper) filled by Wal-Mart.

In summary, I find this program a waste of valuable funds in an economy that dictates we be prudent in our spending. Furthermore, I find the article nothing more than an activist piece trying to shame the college into providing something the writer wants at great expense to the rest. I’ve come to expect more from the Mirror.

Best regards, Timothy J, Lakeland Parent

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Arts & Entertainment

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Buddhist monks display traditions to Lakeland

By Josh Meronek Staff Reporter meronekj@lakeland.edu

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raditional Buddhist monks captivated Lakeland students at a recent convocation, bringing with them Tibetan song and dance which date back over 2500 years.

On March 21 in the Bradley b u i l d i n g , Lakeland students were exposed to unique and rare cultural traditions that have been witnessed by few Americans.

“It reminded me a lot of the temples back home [in Japan]…

I really felt back at home mentally and spiritually watching [the monks] perform,” Senior History Major Alex Dudek said.

The monks mostly performed dances and the event lasted for over an hour. The dances varied, and each one was a manifestation

of religious philosophical beliefs.

Every dance was unique and captivating. The troop consisted of eight monks, all of whom hailed from the Drepung Loseling Monastery, the spiritual home of the Dalai Lama.

“It’s very unique and very interesting at the

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while asking questions of an older monk. At the conclusion of every question they would clap, sym-

Traveling Buddist monks performed various dances which showcased cultural tradtions.

same time, [the monks’] ability to sing with the unusual tones really interested me,” Sophomore Education Major Andy Crivellone said.

One of the more invigorating performances consisted of several monks dancing around

bolically thanking the monk for making them more whole spiritually and knowledgeably.

Yet another dance involved two of the monks climbing into a snow tiger suit and performing a dance as a manifestation of the animal, a reference to the symbolic

meaning behind the snow tiger, which is enlightenment.

The monks have spent many y e a r s training to perfect their performances, including stretching their

became performance qualified, and are not allowed to perform these traditional dances in public until they reach this certain expertise. The Lakeland community witnessed performances that were literally years in the making and bordering on near perfection.

The troop travels throughout the United States and other western countries, raising funds for the monks back home as well as sharing their traditions for the entertainment of western audiences.

Living a very WILKSB@LAKELAND.EDU simple life, the monks depend upon these profits WILKSB@LAKELAND.EDU to carve out a vocal cords so that they are able to sustainable life for themselves and sing certain tonal notes complete- their fellow monks. ly unique to the people of Central Despite the great cultural Asia. differences, it appeared that Through many years of train- Lakeland students greatly enjoyed ing and dedication, the monks the convocation.

Eighth annual International Night quickly approaching

By Katie Amundsen Staff Reporter amundsenk@lakeland.edu

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idterms and Spring Break have come and gone, and the spring semester seems to be flying by with growing speed. This can only mean that another annual spring event is fast approaching: International Night.

“International Night is an annual event celebrating international cultures represented at Lakeland College. This event gives the international students… an opportunity to share their cultures through performances,” said Emily Dunga, senior accounting and international business major.

Dunga is the president of Lakeland’s Global Student Association, which organizes and hosts the event. According to Dunga, this year’s performance line up will include song, dance, demonstrations, and displays of traditional clothing in the style of a fashion show.

“The introduction to International Night each year involves flag bearers from numerous countries,” said Ryan Opahle, advisor of Global Student Association and assistant director of residence life.

The organization strives to find at least one representative for each country in one or more individual(s) at Lakeland.

“Our aim is to involve as many international students in the event as possible,” Dunga said.

American students will also be taking part in the festivities along side their international classmates.

“We introduced American performance last year, and American students will be performing again this year,” said Dunga.

According to Dunga, faculty members Rick Dodgson, associate professor of history, and Adina Schwartz, associate professor of economics, will be participating as well. This will be Dodgson’s second time partaking in the event.

Dodgson will be representing the United Kingdom by carrying his country’s flag as well as singing two English songs accompanied by guitar and ukulele. Schwartz will be representing Romania by carrying her country’s flag and participating in the fashion show.

One of Global Student Association’s executive board members, Ling Zhao, freshman accounting major, will be participating in the event as well as helping to plan it. She will join in the fashion show and perform a dance for China.

“It is a good chance for international students to show their talents to other people,” said Zhao, who performed a Chinese dance for last year’s event as well.

According to Emmaculate Dika, sophomore international business major, other countries that will be represented in performances are South Korea, Japan, Haiti, Russia, and Africa.

Latin America will also be represented as students from different South American countries plan to perform together.

Dika is the secretary on the executive board for Global Student Association, and her home country is Kenya.

“I think it’s a good opportunity to get to know other people’s culture,” said Dika. “It’s also fun if you’re the kind of person who enjoys singing and dancing.”

Many students on the executive board stressed the importance of learning about cultures that are different from

one’s own experiences.

“The United States is such a small part of the world, and we only comprise of around four percent of the world’s population.

With International Night, we can show the Lakeland community the rich and historic cultures that exist outside our borders,” said Brendan Lichtenberg, junior history major. Lichtenberg’s role on the GSA executive board is in public relations.

“I’ll help spread the word around campus and encourage faculty and students to attend International Night,” said Lichtenberg. “Our goal for International night is to expose American students, like myself, to international cultures and traditions that we likely have never seen before.”

The planning process for the event is quite a team effort on the students’ part.

“The bulk of each spring semester is spent planning for this event,” said Opahle. “This is a student-run event, so for the most part, I just stand back and allow the student leaders to lead and plan a great event.”

The GSA executive board is comprised of students who work tirelessly to ensure that the event and its planning go smoothly.

Dunga said that the board is constantly busy performing tasks that include checking in with students practicing their performances, finding flag bearers, ensuring the event is well-marketed, coming up with an order for performances, and organizing the opening and closing of the event, among other responsibilities.

“We also work with the Bradley staff during rehearsals to ensure that things run smoothly on the actual day,” Dunga said.

International Night is also

a convocation credit and takes place on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bradley building.

“I’ve heard from many

students that this is their favorite convocation event [and] tradition,” said Opahle.

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Four professors secure tenure and promotion

By Leah Ulatowski Copy Editor ulatowskil@lakeland.edu

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n the midst of major leadership transitions at the institution, the announcement that four faculty members recently achieved tenure ascertains that a few people from Lakeland College are not going anywhere anytime soon.

Assistant Professor of Writing Nate Lowe, Assistant Professor of History Rick Dodgson, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport Studies April Arvan, and Assistant Professor of Psychology Alicia Helion all received tenure and promotion to associate professor while Lakeland College Dean Meg Albrinck was promoted to full professor of English.

In reaction to her promotion, Albrinck said, “For anyone who is promoted there is a significant feeling of gratitude but also of

satisfaction.”

Joining the faculty in 1999, Albrinck was elected as the college’s Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College in 2008 and also works in the English department.

According to Albrinck, when faculty members apply for promotion in rank they have to submit a binder full of information, reflection, and data that demonstrate their growth as educators.

The completed packet is reviewed by a committee of the professional’s peers and is eventually passed on to the president for approval.

In the instance of promotion from assistant to associate professor, the new title is coupled with a tenure decision.

“Tenure is a decision by the institution to [guarantee] you a contract for as long as you want one with the institution. It is a sig-

nificant investment from the institution in an individual,” Albrinck said. “Tenure means that, except for in the cases of gross violation of ethics or professional incompetence, you have a place at Lakeland.”

For the majority of faculty members, they will typically apply for tenure in their sixth year of employment at the institution.

Typically, they will then work another six or seven years before applying for full professor.

“It feels very good to pass this milestone,” Arvan said. “I am grateful to be a part of the Lakeland College community and appreciative of the support of the students and my colleagues throughout the years.”

Arvan became a full-time faculty member in 2007. She formerly served as a successful coach for the women’s basketball team. In addition to her teaching, she cur-

rently serves as Assistant Director of Athletics.

“I’m thrilled to be granted tenure at Lakeland. I love teaching here and I’m very proud to be a member of the Lakeland community,” Dodgson said. “Achieving tenure is a steep hill to climb, but I don’t feel that I did it alone. I’m grateful for the support of my colleagues, my family, and not least, my students, all of whom helped me reach this milestone.”

Dodgson joined the faculty in 2007. In addition to teaching history, he has also written books on the subject and enjoys partaking in the local music scene in his spare time.

“I recall my colleagues and I discussing the importance of tenure even in our first years in graduate school. So for me, this is something that has been in the back of my mind for 12 years,” Helion said. “The foundation of

getting tenure is just being very committed to Lakeland and, luckily for me, being committed to Lakeland has not been difficult!”

Helion joined the faculty in 2007. In addition to teaching psychology, she is an avid researcher in the field and has hosted workshops abroad for HIV prevention and maintenance.

The fourth professor to receive this honor is Lowe, who also joined the faculty in 2007. In addition to teaching writing, Lowe is also an avid writer himself. He enjoys partaking in outdoor activities and spending time with family.

“I’m really honored by the commitment that Lakeland has made to me and my teaching, and I’m really excited to continue working with the three other individuals who received tenure,” Lowe said. “I think we have a really promising future at Lakeland.”

Snow day policies questioned by student commuters

By Brittany Beckmann

Web Manager beckmannb@lakeland.edu

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isconsin weather has not been kind to Lakeland College’s faculty, staff, and commuter students this winter. On more than one occasion, grumbling could be heard from the students and others about the icy road conditions, raising the question: what is the process involved in announcing snow days?

Vice President for Student Development Nate Dehne was appointed the responsibility of deciding whether or not snow induced class delays or cancellations are necessary.

First, Dehne monitors the weather a few days before a predicted snowstorm and, if necessary, notifications are sent to

the faculty and staff in advance to warn them of the weather conditions.

“I am typically up 4:30-5 a.m. in the morning and I’ll check the latest weather reports,” said Dehne.

On the morning of a snowstorm, Dehne makes a series of calls, the first of which is made to the lead person of grounds keeping, Mark Riesterer, who comes into school as early as 5:00 a.m. to begin work.

The second call Dehne makes goes out to Director of Communications David Gallianetti. Aside from his work at Lakeland, Gallianetti is also a school board member for the Sheboygan Area School District. This connection allows Gallianetti to give Dehne insight as to what the Sheboygan Area

School District is doing in terms of class cancellation.

Dehne said he personally still keeps an eye on other school districts in the area, especially the rural districts in the immediate area.

“Obviously if [rural school districts] can’t get their busses out to get kids, the road conditions are such to where people shouldn’t be out and about,” Dehne said.

The entire process takes place in the early hours of the morning.

“We try to have the call made no later than 6 a.m.,” Dehne said.

As for cancellations made in the middle of the school day, the process remains about the same.

Dehne said, “I’ll consult with our academic team as far as if we’re going to close early, [and] what time that should be so it coincides with class start times.”

This exact process includes cancellations for Lakeland’s traditional program. For the evening program, Dehne talks to Zach Voelz, who is the vice president in charge of the Kellett school program. Voelz will contact the center directors and they will make any executive decisions.

In regard to what conditions classify for a snow day, Dehne said there are no set conditions due to the number of scenarios that could occur. “There’s no set minimum. We could get an inch of snow with 40 mph winds and that would make travel on County Highway A awful,” Dehne said.

Lakeland College commuters may not all agree with Dehne as to what winter conditions are safe to drive in. Dehne acknowledges this and treats any disgruntled students as if they were one of his

Explosion of HIV treatment possibilities

By Josh Meronek Staff Reporter meronekj@lakeland.edu

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n the past month there has been an explosion of HIV treatment success, resulting in a total of 15 people being effectively able to control this debilitating virus. While the disease is not completely removed from the body, it is diminished to such a point that it is effectively considered “cured.”

This marks one of the first possibilities of ending the virus and gives hope to the more than 33 million people currently living with HIV/AIDS throughout the world.

The first major breakthrough came from a small toddler in the state of Mississippi, the first person to be cured of HIV in the United States. This child was born with HIV, but underwent treatment through the use of antiretroviral drugs shortly after birth.

The mother of the child did not know that she was positive for the virus until hours before the birth of her child.

Through the use of multiple antiretroviral drug injections, sometimes referred to as a “drug cocktail,” within the first day and a half of her delivery the virus was greatly diminished. While the virus is still present in the two-year old girl’s body, it is in such a weakened state that it is not detectable by most testing measures.

Dr. Katherine Luzuriaga, a researcher at UMASS, told CNN in an interview, “This is the very first case in which we’ve conclusively been able to document that the baby was infected and then after a period of treatment has been able to go off treatment without viral rebound.”

Following in the steps of this great development, researchers in Paris published a journal citing the remission of HIV in 14 patients also through the use of antiretroviral drugs. In this study the patients were treated with these drugs within 10 weeks of contracting the virus and saw an overall success rate of around 15 percent.

The lead researcher of this

study, Asier Saez-Cirion, said, “You haven’t eradicated the virus, but interestingly, when you stop therapy, even though the virus is still there and you can measure it, it doesn’t come back with a vengeance and cause disease in the person.”

While these two studies are groundbreaking, there is more work to be done before a true cure can be found. Although these findings do give hope, the studies are too small to be hailed as a fix all solution. The simple fact is that both of these studies relied upon early diagnosis and accessibility of these drugs.

The use of antiretroviral drugs has become a staple of HIV/ AIDs medication, but this term is very broad and deals with a wide spectrum of drugs that are used in combination to combat the virus as they weaken the virus’ ability to mass produce and overwhelm the body’s immune system.

Unfortunately, these drugs are not a viable solution for every person suffering from HIV as the medications are expensive and must be taken continually.

The areas that are most impacted by HIVs and AIDs tend to be third world countries.

Medical developments do not present immediate solutions to the epidemics in their countries because they simply do not have the economic ability to afford these drugs for those infected.

Prevention will still be the main strategy in combating HIVs and AIDs, but for the first time in years, there is a movement of hope for people struggling with this debilitating disease for 15 individuals’ have been “cured” as of this time.

This is a major development in combating one of the most destructive problems facing humanity right now; it inspires millions worldwide whom maybe one day can look back on the HIV/AIDs epidemic as we look at polio—eradicated.

Both studies can be found at www.retroconference.org/2013b/ Abstracts/47897.htm and www. plospathogens.org/article/ info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2F journal.ppat.1003211.

employees.

“If you don’t feel comfortable coming in—if you feel like your car might not make it or you’re not feeling safe—you need to make that individual call,” Dehne said.

Gallianetti essentially agrees with Dehne’s perspective and said, “Ultimately, it’s about student and faculty safety.”

In regard to the lack of snow days this year despite the less than favorable road conditions, Dehne said, “I’m worried about not making the right decision. It’s not a decision made flippantly.”

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Fun House

Issue 4, March 28, 2013

I needed to try to get this last question answered. If I didn’t get it now the rumors would take control, and I would never find the killer.

“I have one last question for you both: Do you know anyone with a vendetta against the new Musko?”

With the hustle and bustle of the dancers coming in for the second half of their practice, I could barely hear the two young ladies. Focusing all my attention on them I could hear their final statement.

In shock they started to shake their heads, “None of us had the chance to see him yet. He is going to be reviewed later if you want to ask him yourself.”

Those are the final words I reDisclaimer: the fun in the FunHouse stays in the FunHouse. Please read responsibly, and do not take FunHouse too seriously.

By Stephanie Tutor Guest Writer tutors@lakeland.edu

To read the beginning of “The Adventure of the Dead Musko,” please see Volume Spring, Issue 3, Thursday, March 7, 2013, page 7.

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earing people cheering loud and proud from the old gym, I walked in that direction. I was about to find out if anyone there had connections to the murder of our new mascot.

The cheerleading squad was busy in their intense pyramid practice, so I could not ask them questions.

The Old Musko, hook in hand, was getting ready to do his final dance and I did not want to

interrupt him.

I walked over to the dance team while they took a break.

Everyone started to walk away from the gym in different directions with empty water bottles in hand.

Two young women were talking back-in-forth heatedly on the gym floor and looked concerned.

“They may know something,” I said to myself. It seemed odd that they seemed so worried.

Casually starting up a conversation with the ladies, I finally got to the point where I could ask one of my most important questions, “Did you have anyone miss practice today?”

It may have been a very odd question to ask—not being on the dance team—but it was worth asking.

With raised eyebrows, they shook their heads.

“Actually no, everyone was here today for practice,” said one blonde cheerleader. “Why?”

The air between us was uncomfortable now. I had asked the wrong type of question too soon.

“Double damn,” I said to myself. I thought I had found something, and they probably wouldn’t answer me now.

“Oh, nothing,” I said to the cheerleaders. “I was just trying to acquire some new information.”

Being as sly as I was, I didn’t want to let it slip that I thought someone in this room happened to be the killer of the New Musko. Even the smallest slip could ruin my entire mystery.

Both women seemed puzzled and uninterested in the topic. They started to call for the dancers to come back.

I had ruined my chances of getting more clues from them.

It just so happened that I had also run out of time because the break was already over.

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ceived from both of them as they pranced over to the rest of the dance team.

After asking more people around the gym, I was surprised with all of their answers. Everyone in the cheerleading squad said the same thing as those girls. None of them had seen the New Musko yet. No one even knew what he looked like.

Even with tricky questions I could not get a single person to slip up. They all had no clue what was going on.

The interesting thing was that they were framed. It couldn’t be anyone in this gym because none of them knew that the new Musko had been murdered because someone had planted the strand from the cheerleaders’ pom-poms.

With this in mind, I had to go back to base one.

I had to find more clues. I needed real clues.

Scrolling through the pictures on my camera once again, I noticed that something was missing.

Something, besides Musko being completely ripped to shreads, was wrong with this photo. I kept looking, each photo told the same tale.

I had to get back to the scene of the crime.

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To be continued …

Mythical creatures visit campus

Centaurs hope to break social stigmas attached to being half-human, half-horse Disclaimer: the fun in the FunHouse stays in the FunHouse. Please read responsibly, and do not take FunHouse too seriously.

By Katie Amundsen Staff Reporter amundsenk@lakeland.edu

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ecently, Lakeland College was host to some guest speakers, the likes of which have never been seen on campus, or even in this world, before.

The centaur, a rare species of mythical creature, is half-human and half-horse and has been, until now, thought to be purely fictional.

A herd of centaurs was kind enough to make a stop at Lakeland College on its lecture tour, the purpose of which is to dispel false stereotypes surrounding centaurs in the 21st century.

The herd vocalized some unconventional ideas about how to improve educational systems worldwide.

They believe astronomy to be the most important of all subjects, and they vouched for stronger programs,

particularly in universities and colleges. They claimed that they knew stronger astronomy programs would be a good idea because the alignment of the stars told them so.

Despite the centaurs’ overenthusiasm for astronomy and excessive use of star charts during their presentation, students seemed to be receptive of the school’s guests.

“I could see where they were coming from,” said Sean Gilligan, junior mythology major.

“The man centaurs don’t wear shirts, or any clothes, really. Some people were complaining about that, but I kind of liked it,” said Michelle Fromm, junior astrology major.

After the lecture, there FROMMM@LAKELAND.EDU was a question and answer session for students, which This is not an exact representation of the centaurs that visited Lakeland College because the members of the herd got a little bit heated at refused to have their pictures taken by the Mirror photographer. This is an artist’s rendition. times.

Tumnus,’” said Edmund Pev, one question referencing the classic “No, we’re not ‘like Mr. centaur, answering a student’s children’s novel and film The

Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. “He’s a faun; there’s a big difference.

Fauns are part goat, part human, and not nearly as majestic as a centaur.”

“We would really appreciate it if you would stop petting us,” said Peter See, another centaur, “It makes us uncomfortable.”

For the most part, students obeyed the wishes of the herd, while others seemed to have completely missed the point of the lecture.

An incident was reported in which a student actually tried to hop on the back of a male centaur, who did not react kindly.

“I just wanted to get to class on time,” said Brandon Rooker, senior paranormal psychology major. “I thought he might help me get there faster.”

Rooker is currently recovering from a hoof-related injury in the hospital. He is expected to be released next December, according to the alignment of the stars, but doctors claim he’ll be back in school next week.

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Pettitts prepare to leave Lakeland

Leaving behind a positive legacy at Lakeland and heading back to Texas

By Michelle Fromm Managing Editor frommm@lakeland.edu

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r. Russell Pettitt, assistant professor of music and director of bands, and his wife, Megan Pettitt, music camp registrar and adjunct instructor of music, will be leaving their positions at Lakeland at the end of May this year to go to Texas.

The Pettitts have taught at Lakeland for four years and will be missed by their students.

“It’s been a good three years,” said Matthew Troyer, a junior majoring in trumpet performance, who has studied under the Pettitts since he was a freshman at Lakeland.

Troyer went on to describe their departure as “bittersweet,” echoing the thoughts of many music students who are aware that although their well-liked mentors will be leaving, they know that the Pettitts have some great opportunities waiting for them in Texas.

“I have accepted a position as director of bands at Texas Woman’s University,” said Dr. Pettitt.

Texas Woman’s University (TWU) in Denton, Texas, is a state school that has been coeducational since 1972. Dr. Pettitt explained that although the 15,000-student school’s specialties have always been healthcare and education, it is also home to about 240 music

majors and ten full-time music faculty members.

Dr. Pettitt’s role at TWU will include teaching Wind Symphony, Pep Band, Applied Low Brass, and Conducting.

“I’m excited about it,” said Dr. Pettitt.

As for Mrs. Pettitt, she is certified to teach music in Texas public schools, and according to her husband “she does have the opportunity to do some adjunct teaching at TWU.” The Pettitts say that they

are just waiting to see what will happen in regards to Mrs. Pettitt’s future employment in Texas.

TWU is only about 45 minutes away from Dr. Pettitt’s hometown, so he is looking forward to being close to his

campus all the time, and not only do we do that, but we have a Jazz Combo that performs now.”

“I’m very proud to leave a vibrant, successful, comprehensive band program at Lakeland College,” said Dr. Pettitt.

Mrs. Pettitt has also seen successes in her time as music camp registrar.

The weeklong summer music camp is held annually for students in middle school through high school, and the summer of 2012 saw 354 students in attendance, a COURTESY OF DR. PETTITT record in the 56 years that the program has been going Top: (From left to right) Jeremy Green, on.

Dr. Pettitt, Matt Troyer and Kim DeJong The situation is just as enjoy a break while on a band trip.

Left: Dr. and Mrs. Pettitt pose in Verhulst. bittersweet for the couple as it is for their students. for the music depart“I’ve liked being here,” said ment when he came to Mrs. Pettitt. “The students rocked Lakeland. completely.”

Dr. Pettitt said, “And it’s a pleasure to have “The goals included served music majors and a large making Concert Band chunk of non-music majors during successful and for col- my time here,” said Dr. Pettitt. lege students only, and When asked whether he creating Pep Band, knew about his students planning and creating Jazz any going-away agendas, Dr. FROMMM@LAKELAND.EDU Ensemble. We’ve done Pettitt responded, “I’m going to been announced, and at least six all of those things. Concert Band plead ignorance on that.”

Dr. Pettitt says he is looking different faculty and staff will be [now the largest class on campus] involved with the hiring decision. is continuing to grow and will be forward to joining the Denton Whoever takes these posi- bigger next year. And we’ve been area’s “vibrant arts community” excited to perform Pep gigs for and being close to family, but tions will have a big role to fill.

“We’ve had a lot of successes lots of sporting events... The Jazz he will miss his family here at here,” said Dr. Pettitt. “When I Ensemble performs on and off Lakeland. family members that live nearby.

As of right now, neither of the positions the Pettitts are leaving behind have been filled for next year.

Dr. Arthur Johnson, division chair of creative arts, said, “We’re conducting a search right now.”

The job openings have

got here the band was very small.

There was no Pep Band. There was no Jazz Ensemble.”

Dr. Pettitt had a set of goals

Traveler is director of international programs

By Amanda Smith Staff Reporter smitha2@lakeland.edu

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en Siebert is using her experiences from traveling the world and her ten years of being part of the Lakeland community to improve the international program here at the institution.

On March 20, Siebert became the college’s director of international programs.

“It was a great opportunity to be able to work more with study abroad and our sister schools, and that’s what I really wanted to do,” said Siebert.

A national search was performed and 40 other people applied for the job before the school decided to appoint Siebert.

“Finding [Siebert] willing and able to do this has been fantastic,” said Dan Eck, Lakeland College interim president.

Siebert brings a lot of experience to this position because of her many travels, which include countries like Honduras, Mexico, France, England, Scotland, Spain, Greece, Israel, Japan, Australia, China, Indonesia, Tanzania, and counting.

Her favorite things about traveling include listening to and speaking different languages, communicating with different people, and learning about the culture. She can speak Japanese,

Spanish, and some Chinese, but international programs left last schools in Korea, Germany, China, wants to learn more. summer and allowed for changes Columbia, and Luxembourg. “[My travels] will help me to be made in how the program Lakeland College also has a with my job because I understand runs. campus in Japan that Siebert will how it feels to be in another counThe vice president for inter- be working closely with. She is try studying and the concerns and national affairs had other respon- also going to urge more students questions that our interto study abroad, so national students have,” expect emails from her said Siebert. in the coming years.

She studied in Eck is interested in Mexico during high creating a place where school. She also studied students can go to learn in Japan throughout her about the international junior year of college to program and hang out improve her Japanese with international stuand to experience andents. Siebert will also other culture. have presentations “I then worked in about different internaJapan after college betional programs to get cause I had fallen in students interested in love with the country studying abroad. during study abroad and According to wanted to go back,” said Siebert, there is a lot Siebert. more to traveling than FROMMM@LAKELAND.EDU Living in another Jen Siebert in front of her office door in the Academic Resource Center. just seeing the sights. country made her feel “Traveling has exposed accomplished and independent. sibilities, but this position will me to new cultures and languages “I learned so much about the allow Siebert to focus solely on and has made me a much more culture but most of all I learned the international program. mature person,” said Siebert. “[It] about myself in ways I never Siebert will handle the rela- has helped me understand our would have if I hadn’t studied tionships with the Japan and part- country’s place in the world, made abroad,” said Siebert. nership schools, the study abroad me a better thinker, sparked my Her education includes a program, and will coordinate the curiosity, has totally rocked my bachelor’s degree in East Asian other international components world, and I’ll never stop!” and Hispanic cultures and a mas- of the college. She will also be able As Miriam Beard, author and ter’s in business and international to help students if they are inter- traveler, once said, “Travel is more administration. ested in attending a school that than the seeing of sights; it is a This job is brand new to Lakeland is not partnered with. change that goes on, deep and perLakeland as the vice president for The institution has sister manent, in the ideas of living.”