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A2 | NEWS NEWS BRIEFS WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS’ RECENT LEGISLATION Holding a majority in both chambers of the state legislature, Michigan democrats have advanced a wide array of policies and campaign promises including protections for LGBTQ people, repeal of Michigan’s 1931 abortion law and their centerpiece tax plan in recent weeks. EXPANDED PROTECTIONS UNDER ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer codified protections for LGBTQ people into the state’s existing anti-discrimination laws. This legislation ensures equal protection and outlaws employment, housing and education discrimination regardless of sex or sexual orientation. This protection follows a ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court that expanded the understanding of the definition of “sex” to be more than gender and ruled that the existing laws protect against a greater span of discrimination than originally explicitly stated. Whitmer signing this protection into law secures and prevents the anti-discrimination ruling from being reversed. REPEAL OF 1931 ABORTION LAW FOLLOWS A TREND IN ABORTION PROTECTIONS Although invalidated in 1973 following Roe v. Wade, Michigan’s 1931 abortion ban has remained on the Michigan law books. This ban prohibits abortions, including in cases of incest or rape, and only allows for an exception on the basis that the woman’s life is in danger. On Mar. 8, the Michigan legislature voted along party lines, 20-18, to officially repeal the ban and its sentencing guidelines. Many democrats see the official removal of the previous law to be reassuring for the security of abortion rights within the state, while republicans stand in opposition. This legislation comes in partnership with similar legislative policies regarding abortion. During midterm elections, Michigan voters enshrined abortion protections in the state constitution through a ballot measure known as “Prop 3.” This ballot measure was meant to ensure that the abortion ban would be blocked. CENTERPIECE TAX PLAN WILL NOT HAVE SOME INITIAL PROMISES The tax proposal by Whitmer initially promised $180 checks for every tax filer. But without gaining republican support, the package has moved on without the checks as part of the legislation. However, the package does aim to provide various kinds of monetary relief to Michiganders. For instance, the plan offers support for retirees who are phasing out taxes on both private and public pensions and an expansion of the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit from the current 6% to 30% which would match the federal rate. The tax credit would particularly benefit low-income families in the state.
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GOVERNMENT
GV students react to new MI gun reform legislation BY PAYTON BRAZZIL NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
The Michigan Senate recently voted to pass an 11-bill gun safety package that would require safe firearm storage, universal background checks and new risk protection orders. Senators approved a majority of the package on a 20-17 party line vote and it will be passed along to the Democratic-led House as early as next week. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she plans to sign the legislation, according to her fifth State of the State speech in January. None of the packages were granted immediate effect and, if the House should approve, won’t become law until early 2024. The bills were proposed following the shooting at Michigan State University in February that left three students dead and five others injured. This was the second mass shooting the state faced over the past year and a half following the shooting at Oxford High School in November 2021.
CHANGE: Many students across the nation have participated in protests and collective efforts that urge for changes in state and national legislation. GVL | ELIZABETH SCHANZ
GVSU student and Oxford High School graduate Josie Hoffman said she believes the new gun safety package is a necessary step in the right direction. “As someone whose family has been personally affected by two mass shootings, these gun laws are a first step towards reducing the problem of gun violence in America and safe gun owners will not be impacted by these laws,” Hoffman said. Hoffman said many of the issues the new bill covers are important steps in working towards gun safety.
For instance, the current Michigan law only requires a background check for individuals who are purchasing a handgun, however, people can buy a rifle without a background check. “Anything is better than nothing, in my mind, it makes me feel safer because it’s closing loopholes and making it harder for people who shouldn’t have guns to have less access to guns,” Hoffman said. LOG ON TO:
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Passage of Willow Project leads to controversy about costs, benefits BY GRACE SMITH NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
On March 13, after months of deliberation, the Biden administration granted approval for the Willow Project. The Willow Project is a controversial proposal petitioned for by ConocoPhillips, Alaska’s largest crude oil producer, that would allow for a massive oil drilling project on Alaska’s north slope. The Willow Project plans to access nearly 600 million barrels of oil from the National Petroleum Reserve, which is owned by the federal government, over the next several years. This project has sparked concerns over the environmen-
tal impact that extensive drilling could have in comparison to the economic benefits the project could have. News of the Willow Project spread on social media. Elise Joshi’s TikTok video, amongst several others, boosted #StopWillow to the top of trending tags on TikTok in the month of February. The viral TikTok was captioned “Biden isn’t a climate champion if he approves an oil drilling project. Help get the word out about Willow!” The hashtag was present on many platforms where the public issued their concerns and voiced opposition for the Willow Project. Similarly, a petition on Change. org entitled “Biden Administration
DRILL: Willow Project would open up access to further drilling in Alaska. The project plans to access nearly 600 million barrels of oil from the National Petroleum Reserve. Project news spread rapidly on social media as petitions were shared. COURTESY | AP
and ConocoPhillips: SAY NO TO THE WILLOW PROJECT!” amassed over 3.7 million signatures. “The Biden administration’s projections are that there will be about 180,000 barrels of oil a day produced from this for up to 30 years and that would produce about 10 million tons of greenhouse gasses per year,” said Erik Nordman, GVSU Professor of Natural Resources and Environmental Management. Nordman said the United States has an international obligation to reduce carbon emissions under the Paris Agreement. The goal aims to reduce carbon emission by 50-52% by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050. However, the U.S. is already off track from this goal and has not made greater progress to reducing emissions. Additionally, the Willow Project would increase emissions, preventing the U.S. from upholding their role in the Paris Agreement. “If this goes through and this project actually gets built and is extracting oil for 30 years, assuming there is a market and oil is being burned, that will take us well past the 2050 commitment to get to net zero,” Nordman said. LOG ON TO:
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RELIGION
Muslim Students Association creates space for culture and community BY JOSEPH POULOS NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
Grand Valley State University’s Muslim Students Association (MSA) is a student organization that provides a place for Muslim students and any others interested to learn more about the Islamic faith and support its members. The group holds many different events and community outreach programs throughout the school year. MSA’s Advisor and Program Manager at GVSU’s Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, appreciates the club’s attempts to reach out to students at the university and connect with students of all faiths and backgrounds. “The MSA events have been shared out via the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, particularly the Jummah prayers (prayers held on Friday) which are open to any student to observe,” Ahmed-Usmani said. “There have been a number of spiritual life fairs, convened by the
GATHERING: Muslim Students Association often holds their events in the Cook-Dewitt building in the center lounge. The organization works to create a space for people to come together meet other students and to celebrate their faith. Students are able to find connections and community at GVSU. GVL | ANNABELLE ROBINSON
Kaufman Interfaith Institute in which the MSA has tabled and shared about the organization. Additionally, they have made a strong effort to open up events for the greater community.” MSA has worked to make themselves welcoming and available for students of all faiths. The organization has been especially adept at incorporating events which involve group prayer. One such example
is their Jummah prayers, a prayer which occurs on Friday in Muslim communities. The Jummah prayers have been the organization’s most consistent event held most Fridays. MSA, in addition to holding these prayer meetings, also seeks to provide support and resources for students to help “navigate life at GVSU.” LOG ON TO:
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Best Buddies creates connections and community BY CHLOE SCHRAM NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a positive environment to establish friendships, employment and leadership opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This organization empowers individuals with special needs to live independently, make friends and develop communication skills and self-advocacy. Best Buddies is the largest organization in the world that fights to end the physical, social and economic isolation of the 200 million people who have IDD which includes individuals with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other disabilities. Best Buddies International has been creating a community for people all over the world for over 50 years. 23,524 colleges participate in th Best Buddies program, including a student organization at Grand Valley State University. Best Buddies has a club at Grand Valley State University in which students can volunteer and make connections. GVSU sophomore Amaya Hankins
is President of the Best Buddies club at GVSU and feels Best Buddies creates a good space to become more deeply involved in the community. “My favorite part of best buddies is the tight-knit community that we’ve built as college students and community members,” Hankins said. “I think our club is very unique in the way that we all have been able to connect with one another on a personal level and find something that we have in common with each other.” Best Buddies hosts meetings every month, creates fun events and other engagement activities to connect with the wider community. Some previous events have included a trip to the John Ball Zoo, potlucks, movie watching parties and bowling. “Once a month we put on fun and exciting events for adults with cognitive impairments to have a chance to socialize with college students and create long-lasting friendships,” Hankins said. “I feel like this organization is important because it gives both parties a chance to experience what it means to have diverse friendships. LOG ON TO:
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ACTIVITIES: Best Buddies allows students to connect with people and form friendships through a variety of events. This gives the buddies the opportunity to build relationships while doing fun activities. COURTESY | GVSU BEST BUDDIES
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Review: Matt Ruff delivers expert sequel with “The Destroyer of Worlds: A Return to Lovecraft Country”
BY JOSEPH POULOS JUNIOR MULTIMEDIA JOURALISM EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
Matt Ruff is back with a new “Lovecraft Country” book, proving he still has what it takes to keep this fan-favorite fran-
chise alive and well. Ruff ’s latest book, and the follow up to his 2016 novel, “Lovecraft Country,” which was made into a well-received 2020 HBO series, definitively follows the vein of the first book, with all the memorable characters returning in a world in which only Ruff could create. This latest book, “The Destroyer of Worlds: A Return to Lovecraft Country,” picks up a couple years from where we last left our protagonists. Fresh off their victory against the evil, yet conflicted sorcerer, Caleb Braithwhite, our heroes in the Berry and Freeman families seek to stay out of trouble
for a little longer, while some still enjoy the benefits of the magic spells from the first book. It should be noted the HBO series is much different than the first book. In an unfortunate turn of events in which the highly entertaining show helmed by Misha Green and Jordan Peele was canceled after its first season, its now even more disappointing given that Ruff has written another book which may have provided source material for a second season. LOG ON TO:
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Review: Ghostface slashes through the Big Apple
BY MEGHAN TRIPP SENIOR MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM
In 1996, Wes Craven’s “Scream” reinvented the slasher film, simply by being different from other films in the horror genre. “Scream” took the overused horror movie tropes and manipulated them in a way that was fresh and entertaining. 27 years later and under new direction, Ghostface returns for yet another killing spree while paying tribute to the
iconic film that started it all. The big question remains: Can they pull it off without ruining what came before? Absolutely. Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet’s latest installment “Scream VI” does everything a sequel, or requel, should do. The body count is bigger, the kills are more gruesome and the third act bloodbath and killer reveal is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Credit is due to Bettinelli-Olpin and Gillet for exploring new possibilities within this franchise while also paying homage to the original series, storyline and characters. Similar to “Scream 2,” the events of “Scream VI” follow the survivors of the previous film to college in New York City. Because of the trauma they experienced, Sam (Melissa Barrera) becomes very overprotective of her half-sister Tara (Jenna Ortega). This causes tension at first but ultimately brings them together as a new series of killings takes
place throughout the city. As terror rages through the streets of Manhattan, Sam and Tara, along with siblings Chad (Mason Gooding) and Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown) are put in danger as potential Ghostface victims. Along with the main cast, “Scream VI” also brings back some fan favorite legacy characters from previous films. Courteney Cox returns as Gale Weathers, the only character in the franchise to be featured in all six films. We also see the return of Scream 4 survivor Kirby Reed (Hayden Panettiere) who is now an FBI agent working to solve this new Ghostface mystery. Even though it is upsetting that this is the first film without Dewey (David Arquette) and Sidney (Neve Campbell), “Scream VI” is still a remarkable film in the franchise. LOG ON TO:
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n Thursday, March 16, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. This is an anti-discriminatory law to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer citizens. This comes after a decade-long fight for equal rights. Last July, the Michigan Supreme Court passed legislation that covered LGBTQ residents from discrimination based on their sexual orientation following lawsuits that were filed by two separate businesses in 2020, one of which attempted to deny business to a same-sex couple, the other refusing an individual undergoing sexual reassignment surgery. The passing of this legislation protects residents from discrimination if a future court were to reverse the decision made in 2022. These protections are important because people’s rights should be a given.
Pr ior to t he E lliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, Michigan had been one of 29 states in America without explicit laws protecting LGBTQ communities from discrimination. Michigan’s first openly gay state senator, Jeremy Moss, is sponsoring the bill. He revealed this sort of legislation for Michigan has been 40 years in the making, finally gaining the momentum needed to move forward when it became a priority of Michigan Democrats this year. According to APNews, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act also prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, marital status and other distinctions. The introduction of protection for multiple groups under the law is a necessary safeguard that has been missing in Michigan.
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Meet the Candidates for Student Senate Stop by the Kirkhof Lobby from 6-8pm on Monday, March 27th to meet the candidates running for election for the 2023-2024 Student Senate body! Beginning on March 27th at 8:00am, visit the Student Senate website at gvsu.edu/studentsenate to cast your vote for up to five candidates. Voting will close at 11:59pm on Sunday, April 2nd. Reach out to GVStudentSenate on Instagram and Twitter or email senates@gvsu.edu with any questions about the elections process. TRADITION
GV’s two logos: The history of the design BY MADISON STEIGERWALD NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
Across Grand Valley State University’s campus, website and databases, there are two different logos that represent the university. The “circle G” is the official logo for GVSU. While the design has been in use since the early 1970s, numerous changes have been made over the last 50 years to create the logo most commonly used today. When the original “circle G” was created, GVSU was known as “Grand Valley State Colleges.” This name reflected the recent adoption of a cluster college organization, featuring four distinct colleges: the College of Arts and Science, Thomas Jefferson College, William James College and College IV, later called Kirkhof College. During this time, the logo featured a leaf inside the “circle G” design, representing the university’s rural setting and rebirth during the decade. The single line design was meant
to symbolize the one large school “encompassing a number of smaller colleges within.” When the college changed its name to “Grand Valley State University” in 1987, the leaf was removed from the logo, however the “circle G” design remained. In 2003, GVSU secured a licensing agreement, federally registering and protecting its right to the use of the design, along with the wording “Grand Valley State University” and mascot Louie the Laker. Another logo many students may be familiar with is the standard “GV” design; the athletics logo that was adopted in 2011. During the early 2000s, GVSU’s athletic department was gaining more prominence and began receiving national recognition. As a result, the athletic department wanted an image to distinguish the program from other universities. However, after debuting a new athletic logo in a nationally-televised 2001 NCAA DII championship game, GVSU entered
negotiations with the Peoria Rivermen, a minor league hockey franchise. The 2001 athletic logo featured the face of a grinning Louie the Laker, which resembled the Rivermen’s sailor logo. This led to the franchise accusing GVSU of stealing its logo and infringing copyrights. The deliberation was sent to the courts and forced GVSU to change its logo. In 2002, a design team consisting of professional graphic designer Bob Wismer, then-assistant athletic director Rob Odejewsk and GVSU’s sports information director Tim Nott led the search for a new sports logo. “Odie and I really believed the old logo didn’t have the pizzazz that a top Division II program like Grand Valley State needed,” Wismer told the Lanthorn in 2002. “Our goal was to create one with more action and verve.” LOG ON TO:
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SCHOOL SPIRIT: Grand Valley State University logos create a visual that identifies and connects faculty, staff, Lakers and alumni. Whether the design is for academics or athletics, the changes to the logos have developed across the course of GVSU history and have mirrored its growth. GVL | SYDNEY LIM
ACTIVITIES
GV offers outdoor equipment rental and resources for community BY JONATHAN CARROLL NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
OPPORTUNITY: Students can keep up their outdoor interests with the rentals. GVL | MACAYLA KRAMER
Grand Valley State University’s Outdoor Adventure (OA) equipment rental program is part of the Recreation and Wellness Center on the Allendale campus and offers many outdoor activities and resources during all seasons. The OA equipment rental program allows students to borrow various types of outdoor gear, such as snowshoes, sleeping bags, tents and more. Additionally, the program offers students the resources to engage with the outdoors and try out new activities without committing to purchasing the (often expensive) equipment. Individuals can rent desired equipment by submitting an equipment rental request form two days before they
plan to pick up the equipment. OA will then send a confirmation with required payment and waiver forms for the renter to fill out. Once approved, the renter can pick up equipment and must return the gear as agreed upon. The OA rental program is based out of the Ravines Center, located on Stadium Drive near Lubbers Stadium. The Ravines Center is also home to the Student Mail and Package center. GVSU and the surrounding community is home to several trail systems, parks and natural spaces. One of the most notable on the Allendale campus is the Arboretum, a seven acre green space with trails spread across the campus. As a school known for its commitment to the environment and sustainability, students are looking to take
advantage of the nicer weather and the outdoor space provided. GVSU sophomore Hannah Brown came to GVSU to enjoy natural spaces while furthering her education. While she has explored what the campus has to offer independently, she was unaware of the outdoor resources offered by the university. “The space here is just a nice break from the stresses of school,” Brown said. “I had no idea there were things we could rent like snowshoes. I think it would be fun to try before graduating for sure.” Additionally, there is a student collective of nature enthusiasts based in the Ravines Center called the Outdoor Adventure Collective. LOG ON TO:
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A6&7 | ARTS GV Baton Twirler joins TEAM USA for international championship BY HAILEY HENTZ ARTS@LANTHORN.COM
Grand Valley State University’s Feature Twirler, student Emelia Adam, will be traveling to Liverpool, England to compete with Team USA at the Nations Cup for baton twirling. Being Feature Twirler means that Adam performs routines at GVSU’s sporting events alongside the marching and pep bands to provide entertainment and school spirit. At games, she can be seen spinning her way through routines on the court or field. The act of baton twirling is a culmination of many facets and determination – it’s considered an art form in its own regard. Adam began baton twirling at the age of 5 when she was inspired by twirlers at the Hamburger Festival, a local event in her hometown of Hamburg, Pennsylvania. Since then, she’s known that twirling is her calling. “From that moment on I knew I wanted to twirl,” Adam said. “I knew this was going to be my sport. 15 years later, I can proudly say it has been everything and more than that 5-year-old girl could have wanted.” Growing up, Adam had two goals for her twirling: performing in college and making the World Team. Twirling is an integral part of the Laker Marching Band and serves as a means of entertainment for those in the crowd at events. Behind the routines, there is much dedication and work with the band. In an interview with Reading Eagle, Adam said she began working with her current coaches Anna and Casey Bryant at age 7. She first competed with a team called the Class
Act Twirlers for a few years, though she now only competes in individual events. “Many people see me as the girl on the football field or the girl who throws the metal stick around,” Adam said. “And yes, I am that girl, but without the past 15 years of dedication to this sport I wouldn’t be in Lubbers Stadium performing for you all. Baton twirling has been a part of my life longer than I can remember and just like any other athlete here at GV I have been perfecting my talent each and every day.” GVSU Director of Athletic Bands, John Martin, highlighted Adam’s artistic skill and the importance of her position of Feature Twirler in the marching band. “The art of baton twirling is demonstrated by the baton technique with body movement,” Martin said. “Emelia is both an artist and accomplished athlete in her field.” In addition to twirling in the band at campus-sanctioned events, Adam participates in competitions across the country. Adam’s performances in state competitions led her to compete at Nationals where she was able to qualify for the Nations Cup. Adam made it into her age group’s top 10 highest scores, allowing her to be selected for the Nations Cup competition set for August in Liverpool, England. “Getting invited to compete at the Nations Cup has been a whirlwind of emotions,” Adam said. At the Nations Cup Adam will be competing in four individual events. She is practicing her twirling for Strut, Artistic Twirl, 2-baton and 3-baton. Scoring is based on many variables including routine content, choreography, technique, timing and presentation. The Nations Cup is held by the Interna-
tional Baton Twirling Federation, a non-profit organization that aims to connect its member countries through twirling and advance the sport through new opportunities. Earlier in the year, Adam traveled to Peru as a twirling ambassador representing the United States in October 2022. Some of her other achievements and awards include the 2022 AAU Collegiate Scholarship Award, the AAU Joel Ferrell Memorial Award, placing in the top 20 of the Senior Miss Majorette of America Pageant and she is a recipient of the Moriah Mascara Feature Twirler Scholarship from Grand Valley State University. The Nations Cup, however, will be Adam’s first international competition. Martin said Adam competing in Liverpool is a huge achievement for herself and the GVSU community. “We are very proud of Emelia and wish her the very best as she competes internationally,” Martin said. “She always represents GVSU, the Laker Marching Band, and all baton twirlers with professionalism, integrity, and pride!” Adam’s journey to compete in the Nations Cup inspires Lakers to be passionate about their endeavors and to have the determination to seek new opportunities. Above all, Adam emphasized the significance of enjoying the moment. “Winning has never been the most important thing to me,” Adam said. “In 10 years, all the trophies, the metals, and sashes will just be memories hanging on my wall. But the memories that go along with those awards are the laughs, the friendships, the growth, that made me who I am.”
INTERNATIONAL: Feature Baton Twirler Emelia Adam is representing GVSU and the United States at an international competition in England this summer. COURTESY | GVL ARCHIVES
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COMMUNITY
Professional Society for Minorities in Honors encourages inclusivity, belonging BY ASHLEY MOUBRAY NEWS@LANTHORN.COM
The Professional Society for Minorities in Honors (PSMH) is one of many Grand Valley State University student organizations dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion. This organization is made of students from the GVSU Frederik Meijer Honors College (FMHC) and provides them with a safe space no matter their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability. PSMH’s faculty advisor Melba Velez Ortiz said there are many similar societies nationwide. She said PSMH and others like it involve a collaborative effort to ensure students feel a sense of belonging. “Our organization represents any member of an underrepresented community in any group, whether that be disability, ethnicity or gender expression,” Velez Ortiz said. “We are here to provide a sense of belonging and advocacy to those minorities in honors.” At the core of PSMH are two values: equity and inclusion. To better understand what these terms mean, Velez Ortiz recalled the words of a former professor: “Diversity is when you invite people to the party, but inclusion
is when you ask people to dance.” Velez Ortiz said it’s one thing for honors programs to accept minorities but another entirely to provide them with a community to call home. PSMH is structured to specifically advocate for minority students within the honors college space, given that honors programs across the country are predominantly white. Many club members feel the organization marks a pivotal milestone in unity and equity. “What you are seeing is a historic change and a transformation of all honors programs,” Velez Ortiz said. Under student leadership, PSMH was launched in the fall of 2022. The organization has hosted many different events that have helped create an inclusive community including karaoke mixers, storytelling sessions and regular meetings. President Elora Ferrie and Vice President Abigail Palmiter’s planning and dedication have allowed the organization to thrive. They work to ensure that all members - minorities and allies alike - feel welcomed and included. Typical meetings involve hanging out, bringing food and fostering new friendships. Members often talk about ongoing issues and challenges faced by the community and on-campus efforts to improve their expe-
STUDENT ORGANIZATION: Clubs offer students the opportunity to share their interests with others, to provide resources and to meet new people during their time at GVSU. Students can start their own official organizations with approval from the school. GVL | ARCHIVES
riences. They take the time to share their own stories and grow alongside one another. Recently, FMHC established a Multicultural Room and are in the process of making it a comfortable space for people of different cultures and backgrounds. Velez Ortiz said it’s important for underrepresented minorities to feel that they are doing more than “just passing through” the honors program. She said she wants students to feel proud of their place in FMHC through PSMH and additional developments for progress with the multicultural room. She says these are the first steps
in creating a sense of belonging. Additionally, members are excited that FMHC has hired a well known local artist named Hugo Claudim to create a meaningful piece for PSMH. Sometime in the coming months, he will sit in on club meetings to inspire a work of art that will hang in the halls of Niemeyer Living Center, the residence halls connected to the FMHC building. LOG ON TO:
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LAKER LIFE BRIEFS POT A PLANT WITH CAB
In celebration of Women’s History Month, GVSU’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) is holding a plant potting event in partnership with the Center for Women and Gender Equity. The event will be held in the Thornapple room in the Kirkhof Center on March 20 from 4-6 p.m. Supplies are free but limited.
SWAP OUT OLD T-SHIRTS
On March 22, CAB will be hosting a t-shirt swap event. The event will take place in the Kirkhof Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students can bring in their old and worn out GVSU shirts in exchange for a new shirt. The new shirts are free with an exchange of a different GVSU shirt.
PRACTICE SELF-CARE WITH RECREATION AND WELLNESS
This Thursday, March 23, GVSU students can participate in yoga and make their own lip scrubs with Recreation and Wellness. This event is in partnership with CAB. This event will take place in the library multipurpose room from 6:30-8 p.m. Yoga will be done by tealight to a relaxing mood. Students must RSVP through the Mindbody app in order to attend. Yoga will take place first from 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by lip scrub making until 8 p.m.
NASA
GV professor sends a poem to space BY SABRINA RIHTARSHICH LAKERLIFE@LANTHORN.COM
Patricia Clark, a professor emerita of writing at Grand Valley State University and former poet laureate of Grand Rapids from 2005-2007, is having one of her poems sent to the moon in a time capsule as part of the Lunar Codex project sent by NASA. The time capsule is set to launch to the Moon’s Nobile Crater Nov. 2024. Clark said there were several editors for the project, each being assigned to particular continents so the program could include poems from around the world. The poem being sent to the moon, which is available on her website, is titled “Astronomy in Perfect Silence,” as all poems in the time capsule had to be about the moon, the stars or the sun. When deciding what she wanted to write her poem about, Clark said she thought about her college experience, specifically about an introductory astronomy class she took that left a lasting impact on her. “I was always intrigued just why I had saved the textbook from that class as I moved around the country,” Clark said. “I got rid of other books. Why save
a textbook from a science class? I never forgot the professor and I wanted to celebrate him in some way with this poem.” While the poem was inspired by her class, it ended up representing much more. “The poem is about the experience of taking his class and also the comments he made about going out at night, looking up at the stars and reminding yourself about your own insignificance as a way of centering yourself,” Clark said. “It still makes sense to me.” Clark is one of 30,000 other artists with writing, music, art and books being
sent to the moon in a Lunar Codex. “It’s amazing,” Clark said. “I would never have thought such an opportunity would come up. It took nearly a year for them to read all the poems and make their choices. I was thrilled to be the author of a poem they wanted to include.” The poem is also published in The Polaris Trilogy: Poems for the Moon available on Amazon. LOG ON TO:
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RECOGNITION
GV hosts Last Lecture event on campus BY ISABELLE ENGLAND LAKERLIFE@LANTHORN.COM
HELP RAISE MONEY AT LAKERTHON
On March 25 Miracle Network Dance Marathon will be hosting Lakerthon. This organization is a nationwide marathon that raises money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals throughout the United States. Lakerthon directly raises money for the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. All proceeds go to the Child Life Program, which helps to provide school teachers, prizes, iPads, coping toys, therapy dogs and more for the kids during their hospital stay. Lakerthon lasts for six hours and does count as volunteer hours if students are looking to get more. The event will be held in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center. At this event volunteers will hear from the families they’ve helped at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. They’ll also learn line dances, make crafts, play games, eat free food and celebrate the money they’ve raised. Attendees will also be given a free shirt. The event starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 4 p.m. In order to attend RSVP via text, text “GVSUDM2023” to 51555 for the registration link.
POETRY: Grand Valley English professor Patricia Clark is having her own poetry sent to the moon with the Lunar Codex project in 2024. All of the works being sent revolve around space. COURTESY | PATRICIA CLARK
SPEAKERS: Two Grand Valley State University professors were honored at the Last Lecture series this year. Professors Michelle Miller-Adams and Melba Velez-Ortiz as well as her seeing eye dog Chad spoke at the talk. COURTESY | GVSU STUDENT SENATE
Earlier this month, Grand Valley State University’s Student Senate held its annual Last Lecture event. This event gives professors an opportunity to talk about what inspired them to become a professor and continue their teaching careers at GVSU. The event showcased the ever-changing human culture at universities and highlighted the relationship professors have with their students and their field of study. This year, the professors nominated were Michelle Miller-Adams and Melba Velez-Ortiz, accompanied by her guide dog, Professor Chad. “Last Lecture is held at universities across the nation, inspired by a speech delivered in 2007 by a cancer-stricken Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch titled ‘The Last Lecture,’” said Lina Haas, vice president of educational affairs for the Student Senate. “It focused on celebrating the life he had always dreamed of instead of concentrating on death. He died at age 47, almost a year after giving the speech. This event is a student nominated event where professors give what would be their last lecture.” First to take the stage was Miller-Adams, who has been teaching at GVSU for 17 years
and previously worked as a senior researcher at the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. Her research consists of social policy issues and focuses on tuition-free college. She has also written three books. Miller-Adams teaches classes in poverty and inequality, in addition to senior seminars for Political Science and International Relations majors. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a PhD in political science from Columbia University, as well as a master’s of international affairs, also from Columbia University. “My talk touches on a few themes – first, life is not what you expect it to be,” Miller-Adams said. “It’s fine to plan, but lots of things are out of our control, and seemingly random choices and events will shape your direction more than you might imagine. A second theme is how societal attitudes toward differences, including neurodiversity, have changed in my lifetime, in the direction of greater acceptance. Throughout, I’ll be talking about my daughter, who has a disability. Accessing services on her behalf has given me a whole new level of insight into how our society approaches assistance for those in need.” LOG ON TO:
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A10 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS AT A GLANCE GV DANCE PROGRAM CELEBRATES DANCE DAY
The dance program within Grand Valley State University’s Music, Theatre & Dance Department recognizes national dance holidays with an informal concert showcasing all of the current work-in-progress pieces. The informal concert is held for incoming students interested in the arts at GVSU or those who are looking into joining the dance program. The Spring Dance Day performance will give interested students a glimpse into the pieces that will be performed in the formal Spring Dance Concert in April, and a chance to understand some of the ways Lakers are learning hands-on in the arts. The performance is followed by a question-and-answer session with all of the current dance students enrolled in Dance Company. Guests are able to directly interact with Dance Company members and receive face-to-face feedback to real-life questions any incoming students are curious about. Topics can range from information about the dance program, curriculum balance for students and scheduling. To find more information about the dance program at GVSU, those interested can visit the Grand Valley State University website under Music, Theatre & Dance.
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLE HOSTS COMPETITION FOR GV COMPOSERS
The New Music Ensemble at GVSU will perform a short concert featuring student-created compositions responding to the featured Art Gallery show. The gallery that’s focused for this year’s composition contest is the exhibition “Convergence: Cracks in the Glass Ceiling.” The student composers will be judged by a panel of judges and the audience. The top three contestants will receive cash prizes. The audience’s favorite piece will also receive recognition and a prize. The event will take place this Monday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit the GVSU Events Calendar or the New Music Ensembles website through the GVSU page.
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COMPETITION
Ignite Dance Co. wins GV’s Got Talent BY HALEY ROSENDALE ARTS@LANTHORN.COM
“GV’s Got Talent,” put on by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), is an event where students can show off their talents for an opportunity to win first, second or third place, receiving cash prizes. The winner of the competition is awarded the opportunity to be the opening act for CAB’s spring concert. This year, the event was held on March 15. “GV’s Got Talent is an opportunity for GVSU students to showcase their talents, whether it is singing, dancing, poetry, comedy, playing an instrument,” said CAB member Chad Novak. Novak helped to plan and set up GV’s Got Talent. He said it took CAB around a month to prepare for the talent show. “About a month out, we host auditions and do logistical work for preparing for the talent show – reserving rooms and equipment, purchasing supplies, reaching out to judges, putting in promotions requests for graphics and photo and video coverage,” Novak said. “The day of, we start to set up five hours before the event. We set up the stage, chairs, balloon arch, decorations, etc. Three hours before the show, we have rehearsal for the performers.” The first-place winner of GV’s Got Talent was Ignite Dance Co. The group is now the opening act for GVSU’s spring concert, the headlining performer is American rapper and producer T-Pain. Ignite Dance Co. is a recreation-
TALENT SEARCH: Students showed off their talents at the GV’s Got Talent auditions on Wednesday, competing for the grand prize of opening for the Spring Concert. COURTESY | GVSU CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
al commercial dance team at Grand Valley State University. Ignite specializes in Jazz Funk, Heels and Hip Hop. They are led by GVSU sophomore Andre Glover, who’s the president, head choreographer and founder of the club. Glover said opening for T-Pain will give Ignite Dance Co. the opportunity to gain the recognition they’ve been working towards. “It felt amazing to win the talent show, the whole team has been working really hard this semester and to see the hard work pay off is an undeniable feeling,” Glover said. “We are super excited to be the opener for T-Pain and we are very thankful and honored to be a part of something this huge, we will cherish this forever.” Last year’s spring concert performer was Yung Gravy, the opening act a DJ who goes by the name Ederz. Ederz has been a DJ for eight years now, working many jobs at clubs as
well as opening concerts. Ederz said he is thankful for the opportunity to open for a big artist at the 2022 GV spring concert as a smaller DJ. “Finding out I was opening for Yung Gravy was unreal and amazing,” Ederz said. “An absolutely incredible experience.” Ederz said there were many benefits for performing as the opening act at such a large campus event. “(Opening the concert) definitely gave me a little boost on the social platforms,” Ederz said. “You build a little credit by opening for someone as big as Yung Gravy, which is awesome when you are trying to pursue more opportunities as a DJ.” These opportunities for GVSU students are opening up a wider path for any Lakers’ future career. The spring concert is coming April 1, 2023. For more information, those interested can visit the GVSU Campus Activities Board website under “Spring Concert.”
VMA HOSTS GUEST DORI TUNSTALL
The Visual Media Arts Department is welcoming artist and professional Dori Tunstall this week as a visiting guest speaker. Tunstall is an anthropologist and design advocate that focuses on advocacy for critical theory, culture and design. She has international experience and influence from working across the world and will be sharing her practice and expertise through her recently published book, “Decolonizing Design.” Tunstall is recognized as a leader in the decolonization of art and design education and the Dean of Design at Ontario College of Art and Design. She is the first Black person and Black female dean of a faculty of design. All VMA staff, faculty and students are encouraged to attend these events. They’re free and open to any students on campus, taking place on March 20 and 21. More information can be found in the VMA Department’s calendar of events on the GVSU website.
IGNITE DANCE CO: Student dance organization Ignite’s audition featuring (left to right) Brooklyn Smithers, Andre Glover and Kynndel Johnson won the night at GV’s Got Talent on Wednesday, giving them the exclusive opportunity to perform before T-Pain at the Spring Concert. COURTESY | GVSU CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BOARD
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MARCH 20, 2023 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS
QUICK HITS GV ATHLETICS CONCLUDE SEASONS, PRESS FORWARD WITH 2023 CAMPAIGNS After an extensive break in coverage, many Grand Valley State University sports are finishing their seasons with high and lows while shaking off the rust of lengthy offseasons. The men’s basketball team lost in the GLIAC Tournament semifinals to Michigan Tech (69-73) led by a near double-double from junior Marius Grazulis (19 points, nine rebounds), finishing their season 18-12 overall. Both men’s and women’s golf secured invitational victories to begin spring action as the women’s team won the Augustana Spring Fling March 9-10 (+20 over par) and the men’s securing the Buccaneer Classic March 6-7 (-15 under par). Each team will participate in separate invites March 20-21 in the UF Spring Invite (women’s) and the Ralph Hargett Invite (men’s). Women’s lacrosse is still finding their groove as they are 2-3 in their last five appearances and dropped both of their first two home games of the season against UIndy (12-13, March 12) and Maryville (12-15, March 17). A huge battle for a national title saw both sides of the swim and dive program finish in the top-15 of the NCAA DII National Championships; men’s (sixth place, 239 points), women’s (14th place, 109 points). Although a disappointing end to the season, the teams were able to secure the GLIAC men’s and women’s titles this season. The baseball team was almost perfect in the RussMatt Invite (9-1) March 6-12 to open up spring ball. The team’s most recent victory was against Salem University (7-3) March 17 followed by a canceled bout against Mercyhurst the same day. Prior to two doubleheaders being canceled against Ohio Dominican (March 17) and Cedarville University (March 18), the softball team were also on fire to begin spring action as they finished 10-2 between March 5-11. The team has two doubleheaders scheduled March 25-26 against Parkside and Purdue Northwest respectively for their home opener. GVSU’s DI hockey club finished their season in the semifinals of the ACHA Men’s 1 2023 National Championships against the No. 4 ranked University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV). The Lakers were defeated in a heartbreaking 3-4 overtime loss. Men’s and women’s tennis have combined for a 1-7 record in a total of eight matches played (four each) between March 6-17 with the women’s team defeating St. Petersburg 4-3. Last but not least, track and field competed in the 2023 NCAA Indoor Championships with the men’s finishing in third place and the women’s sixth place overall. Both teams have started the outdoor season as the Raleigh Relays Invite is up next between March 23-25.
BASKETBALL
Women’s basketball wins GLIAC title, ends season in regionals heartbreak BY BRIAN BLOOM SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
The Grand Valley State University women’s basketball team saw their historic season come to an end in a 58-61 loss against Ashland University for the 2023 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship. “It was a good game, we’re both top-five teams,” said Head Coach Mike Williams. “We did good things defensively, (Ashland’s head coach) made an adjustment at half and it took us too many possessions to make our adjustments in time. Ellie (Droste) had a good look at the end, but (Ashland) made plays down the stretch.” Prior to the March 13 loss to Ashland, the Lakers went into the national tournament with momentum as they steamrolled their way to the 2023 GLIAC Tournament title after a 62-54 win against Michigan Tech (March 5). After two victories in the NCAA Midwest Regional tournament against unranked Kentucky Wesleyan (81-77) and No. 2 ranked Drury University 61-53, GVSU was poised against the top team in the region in Ashland. The first quarter consisted of both teams trading buckets in the first six and a half minutes of action (8-12), but the remainder of the period finished with an offensive slump as both teams combined for zero shots on eight attempts (0/4 FG each). GVSU collected themselves
CONCLUSION: Although the Lakers were unable to return back to the Final Four like they did last season, the team secured historic individual and team milestones this season. GVL | BETHANN LONG
during the break in action, heating up in the second quarter and building their largest lead in the first half (24-17) with just over three minutes remaining. The Lakers would ultimately take a six-point lead into the halftime break (29-23) as they outscored the Panthers 21-11 and a bit of momentum on their side. In the blink of an eye, however, Ashland would come out of the break scorching with a 0-9 scoring run to take the lead they wouldn’t lose just shy of three minutes into the quarter (29-32). The snowball effect continued as the Panthers built their largest lead of the game (nine points) to push the score to 33-42 and eventually closed the third quarter 38-45. Facing a potential blowout, Droste went on an offensive run of her own as the redshirt sophomore
guard scored 10 of the Lakers’ 11-4 scoring run to cut Ashland’s lead to two points (49-51). Just as GVSU shifted the momentum in their favor, the Panthers would go on another run to create a six-point lead with 2:45 remaining. Three clutch free throws from senior guard Emily Spitzley and another bucket from Droste cut the deficit to just one point, but two free throws from Ashland pushed the lead back to three points as the Lakers had one last chance to send the game to overtime. The final possession landed in Droste’s hands as she attempted a three that would miss the cup and closed the game in heartbreak, 58-61. LOG ON TO:
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CHAMPIONS: GVSU reclaimed the GLIAC Tournament title after an upset last season that prevented them from hanging the 2022 banner. Over the course of their 34-total games played during the regular and postseasons, the Lakers averaged a 23-point margin of victory over opponents, shot a 46% clip from the field overall while holding opponents to a mere 35% average and finished 31-3 overall (17-1 in conference). COURTESY | GVSU ATHLETICS
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SOCCER
Women’s soccer opens spring training with loss against Broncos BY ZOË MURPHY SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM
ACTION: Although games don’t count towards a championship, players and coaches utilize spring games to determine their strengths and weaknesses before a new season begins. GVL | BETHANN LONG
The Grand Valley State University women’s soccer team concluded their fall season in a disappointing penalty kick shootout in the 2022 Midwest Regional Championship, but still made history for the program by crowning themselves as both the regular season and postseason GLIAC champions. Just one day shy of four months, and the Lakers are back in action to participate in their rather brief spring schedule. GVSU faced off against Western Michigan University this past weekend (March 17) in an away match that saw the Broncos almost sweep the Lakers, 1-5. Assistant coach Mario Zuniga-Gil, who just finished his first season with the Lakers during the 2022 campaign, stated that losing graduating seniors also has affected the Lakers’ play recently as the team “lost two center backs, so we have a lot of work to do to figure out how to adjust.” The Broncos took advantage of the lapses in the Laker defense, as GVSU is still learning how to play as one while on the pitch. With a large amount of their strong veteran leadership moving on after last season, the Lakers had to ad-
just to new members who aren’t as accustomed to the pressure and speed of the game being played - allowing for the Broncos to cruise their way to victory for the most part. Although the final scoreboard didn’t necessarily reflect it, the anticipation coming into the match was high with GVSU proving time and again they can keep up against out-of-conference, higher-ranked opponents - including the experienced WMU squad that is a part of the NCAA DI Mid-American Conference (MAC). At the same time, however, the Lakers finished with a far better record this past season with their overall record being 16-2-5 and Western Michigan finishing at 5-9-5. “(The) spring season is a time for growth and development. While we want to win and be on top, we want to focus on growth,” said freshman midfielder Sophia Morgan. Zuniga-Gil reiterated the words of his player when breaking down the team’s goals for the upcoming season next fall. After completing his first season with the Lakers in the one previous, Zuniga-Gil hopes to see the same amount of hard work and dedication from the players in order to expand on the momentum built this past season and return back to the
national championship. “What we’re looking to do in the spring is develop where the fall is performance competition time,” Zuniga-Gil said. “So, in the spring we look to give everybody even minutes, see why everybody in our roster is doing how they’re doing (and) just take that time to develop.” Zuniga-Gil also said that although spring action leads up to the battles in the fall, the goals differentiate and evolve overtime as spring training is more about conditioning and preparation for a new season. On top of the regular season and conference tournament titles as well as being runner-ups for the regional championship, GVSU were recognized for their hard work off the pitch during their hiatus from action. 15 Lakers were recognized with GLIAC honors as the list was more or less split down the middle between All-Academic (cumulative 3.0-3.49 GPA) and All-Excellence (cumulative 3.5-4.0 GPA). The list of players that received honors can be found at gvsulakers.org. GVSU will travel to Ypsilanti, Michigan on March 25 to take on Eastern Michigan University in their second of five-total spring games with kick off at 2 p.m.
TRAINING: With just a four-game slate remaining, GVSU will be tested at every NCAA level (DI-DIII): Eastern Michigan University, Hope College, the University of Michigan and Northwood University. GVL | BETHANN LONG