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Thursday, October 20, 2011

‘Sibs Weekend’ at Western

By Dan Proczko Staff Reporter

Younger siblings of college students aren’t usually able to fully experience the college life. That’s why Lil’ Sibs Weekend was formed. “It’s an ongoing tradition,” said Steven Palmer, Director of Residence Life. “Lil’ Sibs weekend is two-fold. It gives the stu-

dents on campus an opportunity to bring a ‘lil’ sib’ and it’s also a chance for [Residence Housing Association] to be involved with the student.” Lil’ Sibs Weekend has been a tradition at Western Michigan University for over 10 years and is spearheaded by the RHA. Current students are encouraged to invite a younger sibling, 14 years old and up, to stay a weekend

on campus. This opportunity is unique because, normally, university rules state that visitors must be at least 18 years of age to stay in the residence halls. “It’s an opportunity for a new generation of prospective students to see the dorms and experience college life,” said James Stephenson, vice president of RHA. The RHA has planned a week-

end of diversity and social programs, including an ice cream social, a trivia contest called “Are You Smarter than your Big Sib” and a coloring book program. “Last year the little siblings beat their college counter-parts in the ‘Are You Smarter Than Your Big Sib’ trivia contest,” said Stephenson. There are also unscheduled blocks where the RHA recommends showing a little sibling real college life. “Give a campus tour,” said Stephenson. Although organized by the RHA, Lil’ Sibs Weekend isn’t reserved only for residence hall students. Any current student and their little sibling can attend the scheduled programs. Registration takes place on Friday, Oct. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard Center. For more information about Lil’ Sibs Weekend and how to register visit wmich.edu/rha.

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WMU ID is the key to good deals By alyssa trager Staff Reporter

Downtown Kalamazoo offers a multitude of discounts for Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley and Kalamazoo College students with the presentation of a school ID. Each business offers a unique discount, ranging from 10 percent to 50 percent off of products and services. The stores can change their discount at any time. Vicky Kettner, a WMU alumna, is the community relation’s

director and has worked for Downtown Kalamazoo Inc for the past eight years. “We work to engage students and make downtown a friendly and positive experience,” said Kettner. “We want to attract and entice the student body to experience downtown.” The program works as an encouragement to get students interested in knowing they are welcome to the downtown area through these shopping opportunities, said Kettner. She wants

students to feel comfortable walking through the downtown area while simultaneously saving money. There are 71 businesses around Downtown Kalamazoo that participate in the Extra Credit student discount program. Some of the student hot spots are: t Climb Kalamazoo t Farmers Alley Theatre offers student rush tickets for $10. t Fontana Chamber Arts offers $5 student tickets . t Harvey’s on the Mall offers

half-off food on Sundays from 4 p.m. to close. t Kalamazoo Civic Theatre offers student rush tickets on all shows. t Mainstreet Café offering two breakfast specials for under $4 t Old Burdick’s Bar and Grill offers half-off student Sundays (includes food and alcohol). t Olde Peninsula Brewpub & Restaurant offers 20 percent off of any one food item . t The Rave Theatre t The State Theatre

t Terrapin offers 10 percent off all merchandise. t Water Street Café Joint offers 15 percent off after 8 p.m. t Wild Bull Saloon and Steakpit t The Wine Loft offers half-off on wine bottles on Tuesdays t Zazios offers Thursday night college night Z-Martini’s and $2 Domestic bottles. Visit http://www.downtownkalamazoo.org/Visit/Students/Discount-Programs.aspx for the full list of participating discounts.

Review: Kalamazoo serves students deals By Taylor Larson Staff Reporter

Warm, flaky rolls, sizzling hot steak, grilled sandwiches, sweet, crunchy chocolate bars and a steaming cup of chai tea. Hungry? That’s why the Western Herald has compiled this list of decadent deals just for you, the famished students of Western Michigan University. Eat up. For those looking for an upscale feel without the hefty price, Old Burdick’s in downtown Kalamazoo is the best bet. Every Sunday and Wednesday Burdick’s offers a discounted Student Menu with presentation of any valid college ID. Though the food may be low in price, the quality is anything but. Items on the discounted student menu range from hummus appetizers to a Truffle Cheese and Port Wine Caramelized Onion Burger (really). For those looking to unwind after a hectic work week, Student Sundays offer $5 specialty martinis, as well as half off discounts on draft beers, Wells, and their selection of premium wine. “Kalamazoo Gazette’s Reader’s Choice awards declared us best sports bar, while our burgers received honorable mention in the competition for best burger,” said Steve Burdick, general manager. “Our prices range from $7.99 for the Old Burdick burger to $18.99

for a 16 oz. king cut prime rib.” Feeling carnivorous but have class in an hour? Not a problem. Burdick’s Express Lunch is offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays, promising to have your food “delivered to your table within fifteen minutes of ordering or it’s free.” Late nights are a college staple, much like Ramen noodles or home football games. If you’re in need of a little early morning pick me up, Water Street Coffee Joint will do the trick. Serving up cups of Joe for bleary-eyed students, the general public, and coffee shop philosophers alike since 1993, the old brick building on the corner of Kalamazoo Avenue and Water Street has been a staple of downtown for years. The place offers organic and fair trade certified coffee for prices cheaper than Starbucks, with a small coffee costing $1.95. “Our recipes are very team based,” said Risa, manager of Waterstreet’s downtown location. “We taste everything together and use mostly fresh, local ingredients. We offer entrees, salads, and a full dessert case, stocked with handmade muffins and scones every day. After eight, we offer a 15 percent student discount, and cater to home football games.” The most popular item by far at Water Street is the Incredible Bar, which is, according to Risa, “a peanut butter and graham based

dark chocolate bar with white chocolate drizzle.” Open until 10 p.m. weekdays with free wireless Internet, Water Street is the perfect place to catch up on some studying while enjoying an iced latte. Before Water Street was even an idea, another restaurant was establishing its knack for campus-friendly cuisine. Back in the days of free love, Woodstock and Beatles on the airwaves, two selfproclaimed hippies set about the creation of a restaurant, and what a long, strange trip it was. After great success on Michigan State University’s campus, Menna’s Joint and its delicious “Dubs” eventually set up shop in Kalamazoo. The classic Dubs (grilled sandwich wraps) are priced at $6.25 each, little more than a $5 foot long for something twice as delicious. Geared toward college students, Menna’s understands your schedule and delivers Dubs right to your door. Last, but certainly not least, is a restaurant not far removed from Menna’s laid-back vibe, the Crow’s Nest. This loft style diner offers cheap fare with a twist— banana bread French toast, for example—as well as vegan and vegetarian options. Set above Fourth Coast Cafe, the Crow’s Nest offers a cozy, eclectic atmosphere amidst the smells of roasted grounds. With the most

expensive item on the menu costing a whopping $10, the Crow’s Nest is pleasing to the stomach as well as the wallet. Eating well on a college budget doesn’t have to be complicated, especially if students know where to go. In case reading articles isn’t your thing, here’s the bare-bones guide to navigating downtown’s finest. Old Burdicks (269-226-3192)—Offers sandwiches, burgers, salads, cocktail specials, wine and beer. Located at 100 West Michigan Avenue, Burdick’s is open Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Water Street Coffee Joint (269-373-2840)—Offers Italian style beverages, fresh brewed coffee selection, smoothies and shakes made with Palazzolos gelatos, soups, salads, and a dessert case. Your next latte is located at 315 E. Waterstreet. Stop by weekdays 6:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 6:45 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m., or Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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Menna’s Joint (269-908-4035)—Offers Menna’s classic Dub sandwich wrap, as well as specialty Dubs, soups and salads. Find the Dub at 3501 Stadium Dr. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, closing shop Thursday through the weekend one hour later. Crow’s Nest (269-978-0490)—Offers vegetarian and vegan options, as well as new takes on old favorites and fresh, local cuisine. Enjoy the laid back vibe Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday from 12 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Sundays 12 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 816 S. Westnedge.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

WMU Theatre acts against poverty By Sam Stachurski Staff Reporter

WMU’s Theatre Deartment is stepping up and taking action against a big problem in the Kalamazoo area: poverty. “Acting Against Poverty” is the name the Theatre Depart-

ment gave this year’s food drive, in which students and faculty are acting against poverty by gathering non-perishable food items and donating them to Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes. The Theatre Department holds a food drive every year but recent statistics have changed the way it will be conducted.

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According to the 2010 Census data, about 39 percent of the Kalamazoo population lives below the poverty line and Kalamazoo ranks fifth among U.S. cities in terms of poverty.“Acting Against Poverty is the department’s way of responding to a big problem in the Kalamazoo area. This year what we’ve done is reaching out to our theatre community and our patrons and inviting them to help us fight hunger in Kalamazoo,” said Emily Duguay, with the Theater Department. “The recent statistics are very shocking so rather than just do our interdepartmental efforts we decided to increase the impact by reaching out to the community.” Duguay wasn’t the only one surprised by these recent statistics, students were also in the

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Nonperishables, such as soup cans, can be purchased to donate to Acting Against Poverty’s food drive until Oct. 31. dark about the poverty in Kalamazoo. “I wasn’t even aware of the situation in Kalamazoo until the

school started talking about this. I didn’t realize how bad it was for Kalamazoo; it was a big eye opener for me,” said senior and Musical Theatre Performance major, Danielle Campbell. During the WMU’s run of Blithe Spirit, theatre goers were encouraged to bring boxes of macaroni and cheese and other non-perishable food items to the Gilmore Theatre Complex box office. The Department of Theatre is still accepting donations until the end of the month and will be making other attempts to give back to the community even after that. “We’ve done this before as a department. The chair of our department, John Harrington, each year does a food drive where the students and faculty and staff contribute to an effort. We also do a giving tree around the holiday time,” said Duguay. Duguay says that these acts of charity are the Theatre of Department’s way of encouraging their students to give back to the community as much as possible. “We try. Whenever people need singers in the community, we’re always there to help and we do these food drives and that kind of thing and I think we all kind of come together to really participate,” said Campbell.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

PeaceJam slam By Erin Lenczycki Staff Reporter

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meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 8 p.m. in the Bernhard Center and is always looking for new members. “It’s a chance to connect with a large group of inspirational and like-minded people and it’s a lot of fun,” said coordinator Kevin Dodd. For those weary of groups meeting to make change and never act, PeaceJam does not fall into that hole. “It’s not just talking about stuff. It’s actually doing something,” said Huckabee. “And that’s what makes PeaceJam a lot different than other non-profits; the challenge. Do something about what’s wrong in your community. And that’s very empowering.” For more information visit the PeaceJam Mentor RSO visit their website at http://wmich. collegiatelink.net/organization/ peacejam.

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Western Michigan University will host the 9th annual PeaceJam Slam this Saturday in the Bernhard Center at 8 a.m. PeaceJam Slam 2011’s theme is “Going Beyond Green: How will YOU ensure Quality of Life for all?” The organization will focus on green sustainability and will introduce high school clubs from around the Great Lakes region to the designated curriculum. Western’s PeaceJam RSO will act as student mentors throughout the day. The program, which operates under a national initiative, was started by 11 Nobel Peace Prize winners, such as Betty Williams and Desmond Tutu, and focuses on creating change with three steps: education, inspiration and action. The program seeks to show youth 10 main obstacles to creating a peaceful world, such as clean water, racism and hate and inspire them to act through the laureate’s accomplishments. Each year someone affiliated with the Nobel Peace Prize gives a speech to the club’s members throughout the country. “Not only is it based on practical examples of people that have made huge changes in the world and really show kids that you don’t have to wait for someone else to come, you don’t have to have any special education,” said Martha Huckabee, executive director. “All you need is the determination and the understanding that one person can have a huge impact.” The program will provide ongoing events and meetings throughout the year and will host another Great Lakes gathering in the spring when the featured laureate comes to Western’s campus. The guest speaker will be announced at Saturday’s gathering. Although the event is no longer looking for mentors, the RSO

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San Francisco Jazz Collective By Alyssa Trager Staff Reporter The San Francisco Jazz Collective (SFJAZZ) will perform the workings of pop icon Stevie Wonder on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. at Western Michigan University’s Dalton Recital Hall. The concert is the kick-off for Fontana’s 2011-2012 JAZZ series and showcases the artistry of eight professional instrumentalists. “They are a really dynamic group of guys. Even if you don’t know Stevie Wonder, you’ll still enjoy yourself,� said Jill Perney, director of operations and marketing at the Fontana Chamber Arts in downtown Kalamazoo. Every year the SFJAZZ collective performs both new pieces by SFJAZZ members and a new list of compositions by a modern jazz master, said Perney. But this is the first year the collective has approached the works of an art-

ist who is outside traditional jazz; Stevie Wonder. SFJAZZ featured the works of Ornette Coleman in 2004, John Coltrane in 2005, Herbie Hancock in 2006, Thelonious Monk in 2007, Wayne Shorter in 2008, McCoy Tyner in 2009 and Horace Silver in 2010. “We are so excited we could get them to Kalamazoo. This performance is sandwiched in the middle of their tour,� said Perney. Tickets are available for purchase at the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office on WMU’s campus and at the Fontana Chamber Arts Office at $15 for advance tickets, $30 for adults and $5 at the door for students, children and anyone under the age of 25. There are videos on the SFJAZZ YouTube page of the group performing Wonder’s works. Visit their YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/ SFJAZZOnline.

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Horror fest scares

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Horror buffs and filmmakers alike are preparing themselves for a weekend filled with screams and horror as Negative Nancy Productions and Campus Pointe Mall return with the third annual “Kalamazoo Horror Fest.� “There will be a ton of celebrities for meet-and-greet and autographs,� said John Kranz, creator of Horror Fest. “Costume contests, giveaways, live music, movie screenings, a film festival and so much more.� Kalamazoo Horror fest originated in Oct. of 2009. “It was my idea,� said Kranz. “I decided to do it because of my love for movies and everyone else’s.� The event will take place Oct. 21-23 in the Video Hits building at Campus Pointe Mall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. One of the main events of the weekend is the screening of films, as well as the guest of panelists that the festival has attracted. “The festival will feature screenings of cult classics, such as ‘Intruder’, ‘Sleepaway Camp’, and ‘The Amityville Horror’,� said Kranz. “The panelists are the special guests coming in. We screen a movie they were in and then they follow up with a panel for a Q&A session.� Attendees can expect to see horror film stars like, Danny Hicks (Evil Dead 2), Fred Williamson (From Dusk Till Dawn) Rodney Hall (The Walking Dead) and Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp). “Our headliner for the festival is Margot Kidder, the star from the original ‘Superman’, ‘Amityville Horror’ and ‘Black Christmas,’� Kranz added. In addition to the film festival, there are other opportunities for the students and people in the community to get involved. “There will be live music from Screamin O vs Scream Queens, Fire Breather and Slash Mobs,� said Kranz.

One-day attendance passes are $10 or $8 with student I.D. Weekend passes are available for $25. Tickets can be purchased on site or online at kzoohorrorfest. com.

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WMU and EMU MAC showdown By Chris Willis Staff Reporter

The Western Michigan University football team will travel Saturday to face a Mid-American Conference West Division rival for the second consecutive week. The Broncos (4-3, 2-1 MAC) will face off against the hosting Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-3, 2-1 MAC) for the school’s 84th homecoming in a game that will send one team into contention for the West Divisions’ spot in the MAC Championship Game on Dec. 2, at Ford Field in Detroit, and send the other team into an off-season of what if ’s.

A win for either team would give them the Michigan MAC trophy, which is awarded to the team with the best record in the EMU, CMU and WMU intrastate rivalry. If the Broncos can come away with a win on Saturday, they’ll possess that trophy for the first time since Bill Cubit’s first season at head coach of WMU back in the 2005 season. Neither team would be eliminated with a loss, but falling to 2-2 in the MAC race would dampen any serious title game contention. For WMU, suffering another MAC West loss after the 29-point beating they took at NIU’s homecoming last week

could have the Broncos falling from first place to fifth place in just eight days. “We’re back this week against an Eastern Michigan team that I think is vastly improved,” said WMU head coach Bill Cubit. “A lot of the talent level is higher up there with BCS players transferring over. I would never lose trust in these kids, I love them, and I think they’re a great group of guys and I respect them and their hard work.” WMU is looking for its fourthstraight victory over EMU, and overall, coach Cubit is 5-1 against the Eagles in his career. WMU’s defense gave up school

records in both rushing yards (494), and overall yards (697) against NIU last week. EMU rushed for 350 yards at CMU last week and only needed to complete six passes for 74-yards to defeat the Chips, 35-28. That success on the ground is exactly what beat the Broncos a week ago. “It’s what you make of it and you always turn a negative into a positive,” said Cubit. “You gotta limit the big plays and make it harder to score. You’re not gonna totally stop these guys at Eastern with this quarterback running game.” Last week, WMU receiver

Jordan White set a school record with his fifth consecutive game with 10-plus receptions. Overall, the Broncos stand in a five-way tie for first place in the MAC West standings and cannot afford to suffer a division loss in consecutive weeks. “It’s a great group of kids and I’m proud to be their football coach,” said Cubit. “If there’s any misconception out there, that’s out of the question. I don’t have any doubt hese kids will bounce back.” Kickoff for WMU at EMU’s homecoming will be at 1 p.m. at Rynearson Stadium in Ypsilanti.

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