Issue 16, November 25, 2019 - Grand Valley Lanthorn

One year later A look into GVPD’s downtown station G R A N D VA L L E Y L A N T H O R N

GVSU piano studio, professor’s hard work celebrated through recital SEE PERFORNING ARTS| A8

GVSU advances to NCAA Midwest Regional final, beats Southern Indiana and McKendree SEE SOCCER | A9

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A2 | NEWS NEWS BRIEFS GVPD HITS HALFWAY POINT IN HIGH-DEFINITION CAMERA UPDATE

Following a proposal to install cameras around the university, GVPD is still working to fulfill this plan, reaching nearly a halfway point.

Assistant Director of Public Safety Jeff Stoll said that the cameras are being updated to include high-definition technology. The cameras are able to display faces with more clarity, which has led to improvements in police work, Stoll said.

The addition of cameras around campus puts Grand Valley State University ahead of other Michigan universities in terms of safety, Stoll said, particularly with the addition of clearer facial recognition, or the ability to make out identifying characteristics with detail.

“Investing what as much as we have, while we were a little bit late to the game, I think really shows… (the effort) to up our game and set a high standard for our university,” Stoll said.

GVPD is aiming for the project to be done in fall 2020.

STUDENTS SHARE RESEARCH AT CCPS SYMPOSIUM

The Community-Engaged Student Research Symposium gave students the opportunity to share their research with the Grand Valley State University community Nov. 20. Sponsored by the College of Community and Public Service, the symposium saw more than 100 students presenting solutions to problems such as climate change, tourist rights and distracted driving.

Myesha Dills, Ha Tran and Katie Yarnell worked together to research marine life in captivity, concluding that animals who are in captivity often suffer mentally and experience stunted growth.

“We propose revising the Marine Mammal Protection Act so that ‘public display’ and ‘incidental capture in commercial fisheries’ are no longer exceptions to the law,” Dills said.

Sophomore business major Brandon Stevens proposed a law that would decrease distracted driving, a problem that impacted him when his high school friend was killed by a distracted driver.

“It should be illegal in Michigan, like it is in 16 other states, to even hold a phone while driving,” Stevens said. “You think you’re only looking down for a second. If you’re going 55 mph, it only takes five seconds to travel the length of a football field.”

BUSINESS PANEL DISCUSSES WORKPLACE CHANGES

Local business leaders came together for a panel Nov. 19 to discuss their work and how it’s changed to benefit employees. The panel was held in Loosemore Auditorium on Pew Campus and was moderated by Director of Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Renee Tabben.

The panelists shared their experiences working with younger employees and students, mentioning that younger generations desire different things from their workplace.

“The younger generation wants more flexibility and a communal work environment,” said Wolverine World Wide CEO Blake Krueger. “Health and well-being is important to them.”

SUMMIT

President Mantella promotes conversation on changing education

BY LUCAS SWARTZENDRUBER LSWARTZENDRUBER@LANTHORN.COM

During inauguration week for Grand Valley State University, President Philomena Mantella hosted a summit at the Alumni House Nov. 13.

At the summit, educators across the country convened, discussing ideas for sustaining longterm education.

“Although we as a community of universities may be competitors, unless we work as collaborators, we’re really not serving the greater good,” Mantella said.

A video kicked off the summit which showed high school students explaining to GVSU what they wanted universities to be like in 2025. They mentioned having interests in actively learning outside classrooms. This includes solving real-world problems.

“Learning allows you to transfer your information and thought processes, no matter what the circumstances or situation you’re in,” College of Education Dean Sherril Soman said.

Soman explained learning is a lifelong process whereas training is task-oriented. In the teacher preparation process, Soman mentioned her department often tries to maintain balance between content preparation and practical experience.

Content preparation, Soman said, is the theoretical knowledge imparted upon students.

Clinical and practical experiences help students learn best practices that promote strong edu-

COLLABORATION: An education summit was held to bring educators together. The discussion covered the future of education and how to best serve students moving forward. GVL | CALEB WORPEL

cation and learning. Soman said the balance changes over time, for the College of Education is occasionally asked to emphasize content preparation more than experiential learning and vice versa. This depends on what student learning outcomes look like.

However, Mantella said some institutions lack forms of high-impact learning. Instead, they focus on presenting information in classrooms.

While noting some schools know they need to move toward active learning, Mantella mentioned they face a couple challenges. Some institutions struggle to gather public support for change.

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LOCAL

Ottawa County libraries offer mobile hotspot devices NATHAN SLAUER NSLAUER@LANTHORN.COM

Ottawa County libraries received a $81,450 grant from the Library of Michigan to expand its Mobile Hotspot Device Lending Initiative.

The pilot program will make 100 mobile broadband hotspots available for checkout at all nine Ottawa County libraries.

Mobile broadband hotspots provide wireless Internet access to laptops, smartphones, tablets and gaming devices. Library patrons use these portable, cell phone-sized devices to avoid

using data during road trips or gain Internet access in areas with spotty coverage.

“These devices will make it possible for users to expand their educational opportunities, complete online schoolwork, search and apply for jobs,” said Loutit District Library Director John Martin. “The benefits are endless.”

The Mobile Hotspot Device Lending Initiative aims to make the Internet available to all Ottawa County residents. County survey data shows that 22 percent of county households do not have a fixed broadband connection, and 35 percent of residents say they cannot afford

CONNECTION: With an Ottawa County survey finding that 35 percent of residents cannot afford Internet, Ottawa libraries received a grant to offer Internet hotspots. COURTESY | GOVTECH.COM

home Internet access.

“If you don’t have Internet access at your home, and you’re supposed to be keeping up with your schoolwork or projects for work, you’re already at a disadvantage,” Martin said.

Ottawa County officials estimate that 18 percent of Ottawa County lacks Internet coverage, although they consider maps tracking coverage areas to be inaccurate and unreliable.

“Data from Internet providers say the whole county is covered, but when you parcel it out, there are dark spots all over the county that don’t get a signal, ” Martin said. “This is especially true near coasts, sand dunes and rural areas, where there’s not enough houses to justify stringing a line down the road.”

Paul Sachs, Director of Planning and Performance Improvement at Ottawa County, said it is not cost effective for Internet providers to build wireless towers in remote areas with few residents. He is developing a business plan with Comcast and AT&T that would expand coverage with a reasonable return on investment.

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CONTENTS SUBMMIT

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EDITORIAL

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EVENT

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POLICE

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PERFORMING ARTS

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SOCCER

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CROSS COUNTRY

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BASKETBALL

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SWIMMING & DIVING | A12 VOL. 54

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A3 | NEWS ALUMNI

Laker Lifetime Learning Account kicks off May 2020

BY AUDREY WHITAKER AWHITAKER@LANTHORN.COM

During Grand Valley State University President Philomena Mantella’s inauguration on Friday, Nov. 15, the university president announced five commitments that she will take on during her five-year term. These include evolving GVSU’s liberal education foundation, creating an unparalleled educational model, expanding experiential learning, supporting more students at different stages of life and investing in alumni through the Laker Lifetime Learning Account program.

In her speech, Mantella announced perhaps her most tangible promises, the Laker Lifetime Learning Account, which is coming May 2020, and the establishment of a talent epicenter.

“The Laker Lifetime Learning Account will be available for Lakers to reduce costs and improve access to badges, certificates and advanced degrees at Grand Valley,” Mantella said during her speech. “The promise of our future demands these changes, investments and our collective fortitude. The commitments I’ve outlined today will ready Grand Valley, and those who partner with us, to create and shape our future as a 21st-century education leader.”

Mantella said that these five commitments reflect the university’s mission statement and support the idea of becoming a Laker for a Lifetime.

“Our mission statement focuses on students who are shaping their personal life, professions and society,” Mantella said. “All of these commitments are about students being able to show their full potential, and to have Lakers be able to fulfill leadership roles in order to make the kind of impact we need in our country.”

By recognizing the unique features and supporting the needs of the university and its community, Mantella said GVSU will continue to grow into the “breakout university” she

spoke of during her inauguration.

“It makes me excited about Grand Valley’s agility as a university to change and evolve that always builds and gets stronger over time,” Mantella said. “It’s from that bridge that I believe that we can take yet another substantial step towards being recognized as a state and national leader.”

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BUSINESS

Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Mantella as keynote speaker SEAN CAUVET SCAUVET@LANTHORN.COM

On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce (AACC) held their award ceremony. Executive Director Janessa Smit was excited about recognizing great businesses and said the ceremony has three award

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LONG-TERM: Mantella announced Nov. 15 that a Laker Lifetime Learning Account will be established to help alumni after graduation in pursuit of further education and certificates. COURTESY | GVSU

NETWORKING: The Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce held an award ceremony to honor outstanding businesses. GVL | MARC GREEN

categories for the winners.

“Each of the award categories have a specific list of criteria that we’re looking for in the nominations,” Smit said. “There’s the community impact, the business of the year and the chamber catalyst.”

For the Community Impact Award, the AACC is looking for a business, corporation or business person whose civic involvement and community service goes above and beyond the normal responsibilities.

The Business of the Year Award recognizes a business or organization that demonstrates excellence in their respective field through their commitment to best business practices, outstanding customer service, employee development and engagement in business community.

The Chamber Catalyst Award recognizes a business or organization for their commitment to building a better

business community by exemplifying the mission of the AACC through leadership, collaboration and strategic partnerships. The winners of each award can be found on the Allendale Chamber of Commerce website.

“Businesses are doing great things day in and day out, but this is our once-a-year opportunity to recognize the businesses that really set themselves apart and go above and beyond to demonstrate excellence in the community,” Smit said.

Grand Valley State University is connected with the AACC Awards because there is a tie between the students at GVSU and what the employers that attend the event are looking for. In many ways, this is a networking event for both parties.

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A4 | OPINION

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By Xavier Golden

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EDITORIAL

Your guide to depoliticizing Thanksgiving dinner with the family

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Why #ReleaseTheSnyderCut Matters

BY BENJAMIN HUNT GRADUATE STUDENT COMMUNICATION STUDIES EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM

“I figured out way back, if God is all powerful, he can not be all good. And if he’s all good, he can not be all powerful.”

Comic books have played a significant role in my upbringing, especially in middle and high school. When kids read Harry Potter, I was reading Ultimate Spiderman, and when most were watching Nickelodeon, I was watching

Batman The Animated Series. Taking a closer look now, what pulled me to the “superhero” medium was the part of the psyche that strived for something greater than the conditions accustomed to its environment.

I projected that outwards in stories, realizing characters who I saw as a reflection of myself. On one hand, there was the realization of just how meta the message regarding Joseph Campbell’s The Hero’s Journey was in its representation through narrative, on the other hand was the realization that this sub genre was capable of so much more.

Because of this, the comic book movies that began to surface were lost on me for not meeting these expectations. I went to the theater, I enjoyed them, but that deeper exploration into the nature of mind was nowhere to be found. Just as I had went through a paradigm shift, so did my expectations of the comic book movies that I so desperately wanted to connect to. The Hero’s Journey

was certainly present in the films that followed, but it seemed as an afterthought, a trope that I’ve seen a million times before. The part of me that was drawn to this sub genre was missing, but then that dwindling flame was rekindled as I was introduced to the movies by director Zack Snyder.

This deeper, deconstructionist and mythological approach to the comic book genre was the very thing missing for me all those years.

So when I heard that Zack Snyder was doing a Superman movie, I was intrigued. The director of the extended cuts of Watchmen, Dawn of the Dead, and 300, etc. was handpicked by Christopher Nolan, the Director of The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, etc. to carry the torch into the next stage of DC on film.

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A hate letter to my gut instinct

BY EMILY EATON JUNIOR POLITICAL SCIENCE EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM

“Trust your gut,” they told me. That make-believe conscious in our stomach we’ve conjured up is supposed to

be looking out for your best interest, protecting your heart and revealing the truth you’ve blatantly ignored. It’s a trap. Turns out, my gut instinct is my closest frenemy.

If my gut instinct had any ability to sense truth, then why, for the sake of my sanity and everyone else’s, would it tell me that I was going to marry my cheating high school boyfriend? What genius part of my subconscious thought that could possibly be a good idea?

I digressed shortly after as I relived the delicate pain of that memory, and then I thought I’d give my gut instinct a chance at redemption. Flash forward a few years and many men later, and that gut of mine is still clueless.

After realizing that the only log-

ical explanation for my gut instinct being so inadequate is that the idea of it making your decisions is just a bunch of psychological hoopla, I couldn’t help but wonder: will meeting a new man always bring about a surplus of unwanted surprises? Will I always be doomed to be shocked by the slime balls during my search for the one, or will I finally see it coming before it’s too late?

I’m not wrong about many things, but the thought processes of men is where my knowledge falters. Not all of us are born with unbelievable capabilities to tell a man’s true intentions.

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s college students return home to take a brief moment of respite before drowning in finals, the thought of full turkeys and passing dishes around the table is relieving to some. That is, until your argumentative relative sits down at the table next to you and starts talking about a political post they saw on Facebook.

In the blink of an eye, what could have been an evening full of homemade food and catching up with family has turned into a political battlefield, with some parties striving to keep the peace and others not willing to give up any ground.

In any case, keep Thanksgiving civil with three easy tricks to spare you a headache.

1. Volunteer to be the errand-runner There will always be that one person who forgets the fruit platter. Or maybe the host didn’t prepare with enough ice. In any case, someone will have to make the last-minute trip to the store, which provides a prepared person the perfect opportunity to excuse themselves from any arguments.

In any case, make sure to keep car keys at the ready and stay within earshot of the kitchen. Of course you’d love to stay and chat about the presence of the Pledge of Allegiance being recited at your local student government meetings, but someone has to be the

soldier to grab the Cool Whip.

It might as well be you.

2. Bring up a non-political controversy Some people just need to fight. Politics are real and stressful and divisive, but maybe just let the people argue over something less pertinent to the future of the nation and the world, and just let them squabble over something meaningless.

Remember the “gif v. jif ” debate? If that’s the convo on the table, no one over 30 will have anything to say, and they won’t even be able to get a word in over the misguided, passionate shouts about the importance of a creator’s intention, or the fact that we don’t get “jifts” from Santa Claus.

3. Hang out with the kids all day Kids are smelly, they eat their boogers and they are generally annoying and way too loud. These are the reasons why the children are delegated to the basement or a playroom, while the adults can put their feet up and talk about their obnoxious political opinions. You know who doesn’t have political opinions? Your 6-year-old cousins who burst out laughing at a single fart or burp.

To avoid having to hear your semi-racist uncle outline why Jeffery Epstein didn’t kill himself, just hang out with the little twerps all day. You’ll officially be the “cool cousin.”

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The Lanthorn strives to be a safe vehicle for community discussion.

With this in mind, the Lanthorn will not publish or entertain any forms of hate speech, but neither will it discriminate against any other views, opinions or beliefs.

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A5 | NEWS

EVENT

The fine line: GV holds panel on free speech

BY MACKENZIE KELLER NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

With everything happening in the media, it is hard to distinguish what forms of speech can be protected under the First Amendment. Though it protects speech, it does not protect the speaker from the consequences of their words.

The line is thin and blurred; many people argue over what they should or should not be able to say in public, private or online. However, while some people argue to learn or for the sake of arguing, other people are using those conversations to fight for their safety and, in extreme cases, their lives.

Democracy 101: A Series of Critical Conversations is a weekly series of discussions hosted by Grand Valley State University’s Community Service Learning Center (CSLC) to educate its students about the world that we live in. On Wednesday, Nov. 20, the Center hosted their 10th event of the year.

This event, called Free Speech And Inclusion: Holding The Tension On Campus, tackled the issue of the line between speech protected by the First Amendment and hate speech.

The hour-long discussion was divided into three parts: short speeches from a variety of panelists, table discussions and a Q&A session with the panelists and discussion leader.

The panelists represented different viewpoints and departments within the campus.

Each gave a short speech outlining their stances on the issue at hand, each of which lasted from 3-7 minutes.

Anne Jbara, from the Legal, Compliance & Risk Management Division, kicked off the conversation with the legal implications of the argument, and how it related to GVSU. Some places on campus are considered to be limited public forums, which are places for people to speak and share their message.

Though GVSU is able to designate times, places and manner, the university cannot dictate what people can say or discriminate based on viewpoint.

“We can’t make any decisions as to whether or not to allow someone to speak based on what they are going to say,” Jbara explained.

Political science professor Darren Walhof followed Jbara with a short speech about the special role that universities play when it comes to democracy. He focused on what he considered to be the most distinctive two features.

The first, Walhof said, is that people of all backgrounds were able to come together in one space. Instead of secluding themselves into a bubble of only similarly-minded people, students are more integrated and see various viewpoints and ideas.

“The second distinctive feature of universities is that free exchange of ideas is precisely what we’re all about,” Walhof said.

Free speech is encouraged, and even

unpopular opinions are free to be shared.

The exchange of ideas opens up discussion about all kinds of opinions and thoughts. He strongly believes that people should fearlessly be able to discover and share their ideas, however unpopular.

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CONVERSATION: The symposium gave students an opportunity to practice communication skills with controversial topics. COURTESY | GVSU

GOVERNANCE

Pledge of Allegiance back on Student Senate agenda following public outcry, reflection

BY NICK MORAN EDITORIAL@LANTHORN.COM

REINSTATED: The pledge was again added to Student Senate meetings after backlash from the community. GVL | MARC GREEN

Following an emergency cabinet meeting, Grand Valley State University’s Student Senate announced that they would be reinstating the Pledge of Allegiance. According to a memorandum sent to student senators, university personnel and the Lanthorn, the cabinet voted 4-2 with two abstentions to return the pledge to the body’s agenda.

The two abstentions put the eight members present into a tie, with President Eric-John Szczepaniak breaking the split and ultimately reinstating the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vice President of Public Relations Ryan Fritz said that the meeting was held to address the criticism against the body’s decision to remove the Pledge of Allegiance during their Nov. 14 general assembly. That decision prompted students, community members and alumni to reignite the debate as to whether or not the pledge should be a part of the agenda.

“The waves of feedback came from both

sides,” Fritz said. “The feedback we received from the various comments on all our social media platforms opened our eyes to viewpoints we neglected to address during the deliberation aspect of the vote that took place at the meeting where the pledge was taken off the agenda.”

Initially, the vote to reinstate the pledge in October was done as a democratic courtesy to the body, but as matters escalated, executive action was taken.

“Our typical general practice is a democratic vote when voting matters are brought to the body,” Fritz said. “However, this was not a typical situation. We usually receive little to no feedback from the student body based on our internal operations, but this situation proved a point of serious contention for many students and potential students here at Grand Valley.

Eric-John’s use of an overruling is not common practice; however, he used this ability with the best interest of the students in mind.”

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One year later:

I want (officers) to be approachable by students. I want everybody that works or studies down here (on the Pew Campus) to feel safe.�

Kourosh Khatir GVPD Captain

A6&7 | NEWS

A look into GVPD’s downtown station

BY SARAH EDGECOMB NEWS@LANTHORN.COM

In fall 2018, Grand Valley Police Department established a police station on Grand Valley State University’s Pew Campus to expand their presence and provide wider coverage.

The station began with only two officers, both of which are still stationed downtown. A year later, GVPD is looking to add another officer starting in January 2020 to expand their presence with the growing campus.

“Our overarching goal is to provide a safe environment for faculty, staff and students to work downtown,” said GVPD Capt. Kourosh Khatir. “We know that we have expanded our (university) footprint downtown, and therefore we’re trying to expand our police services to match the growth.”

Khatir said that the officers downtown are tasked with both responding to calls and creating relationships within the community. By establishing trust and familiarity, students and faculty are more likely to report crimes. Khatir also mentioned students will feel more comfortable to ask officers questions or request a safety lecture due to their familiarity with the officers.

“The goal is to be present,” Khatir said.

While the two officers stationed downtown cover day and evening shifts, spanning between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., adding a third officer will provide overnight coverage. Khatir said they are hoping to expand to weekend patrols as well.

“Having police officers downtown kind of enables us to... investigate criminal activity internally by our own GVSU police officers,” Khatir said. “We’ve collaborated and formed some great partnerships and relationships with the Grand Rapids Police Department as well as a result of having police officers down here.”

For JP West, the first police officer to be stationed downtown, working in the city varies from his 21 years on Allendale Campus through the nature of the police work itself.

“One of the main differences is a lot of my action at the downtown campus involves non-students,” West said.

West said a majority of calls he attends to are trespassing or larceny calls. While annual incident reports show wide gaps between the number of incidents on Pew and Allendale campuses, the officers downtown offer community support as well as enforcement.

“It’s more of a community policing type of set-up,” West said.

Although the Grand Rapids Police Department is close to Pew Campus, West said that GVPD officers offer a familiarity and community relationship that GRPD doesn’t.

“We’re right here, close by, (so) our response time is typically going to be quicker,” West said. “Also, we’re part of the community... folks tend to be more comfortable talking with me and the officers down here because we’re regularly around.”

West also cited GVPD’s regular patrolling on campus as an asset.

“We know the campus better because we’re not just responding here on call, we’re here regularly patrolling and interacting to help build the community,” West said.

For Khatir, having GVPD officers downtown is also a point of reassurance for students.

He cited shootings that happened on the periphery of campus and how GVPD was able to respond and reassure students.

“Obviously we can’t control what happens in the city or on the borders of our campus, but just having an armed force downtown to be able to respond to the needs of our specific community is helpful,” Khatir said.

Between partnerships with GRPD and the GVSU community, GVPD’s downtown police station is aiming to build upon those relationships and become an even wider presence on Pew Campus in its second year.

“I want (officers) to be approachable by students,” Khatir said. “I want everybody that works or studies down here to feel safe.”

ENFORCEMENT: A GVPD officer writes a ticket. While enforcing laws and investigating crimes is part of the job, officers on campus also aim to build relationships within the community. GVL | CALEB WORPEL

BENEFIT: Dispatch workers answer phone calls in the dispatch room. By having a presence downtown, GVPD can respond to calls quicker and know the campus well. GVL | CALEB WORPEL

COMMUNITY: Since incidents downtown tend to be fewer than on the Allendale Campus, GVPD focuses on interacting with students and being a helpful source. GVL | CALEB WORPEL

A8 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ARTS AT A GLANCE “ZAPATOS ROJOS” RETURNS TO GVSU CAMPUS

The art installation “Zapatos Rojos” can be found on the main floor of the Kirkhof Center on GVSU’s Allendale campus Nov. 1-Feb. 28. The installment includes shoes and artifacts from the original installation organized in 2017

by Modern Languages and Literatures Professor Zulema Moret, included a display of painted red shoes on GVSU’s Pew campus.

The installation was created by award-winning artist Elina Chauvet from Juárez, Mexico. Much of Chauvet’s art is political and is intended to bring awareness to certain issues. “Zapatos Rojos” is meant to spread awareness to the issue of violence against women.

Chauvet was inspired in 2009 when multiple women from her hometown disappeared or were murdered.

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DISCOVER LOCAL ARTISTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The Saturday following Thanksgiving is nationally known as Small Business Saturday. Grand Rapids is among the numerous cities with participating businesses. The day was originally established in 2010 as an effort by American Express to support local businesses through the end of the recession. This day has only grown since, bringing in a total of $103 billion in sales for small businesses in the last nine years.

Wealthy Studios and The Art of Life are two Grand Rapids local businesses who will be offering their storefront as a small business marketplace for local artists to sell their art and reach a new clientele. The event at Wealthy Studios will take place 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 30. Artists will range from clothing designers to a cake confectionery. The Art of Life event will be a day filled with art, music and food from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

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PERFORMING ARTS

GVSU piano studio, professor’s hard work celebrated through recital

BY MARY DUPUIS ARTS@LANTHORN.COM

On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 4-5 p.m., Sookkyung Cho held her annual Piano Studio Recital at the Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall in the Haas Center for Performing Arts.

This recital, free for Grand Valley State University Students and the general public, showcased the talent and hard work of Cho’s students as the semester comes to a close. Each student performed one to two pieces that they practiced and perfected over months for their family, friends and classmates.

Dana Van Dyke, one of Cho’s students, was very excited to finally show everyone all of the hard work that they put into their pieces. She believes that the recital was a valuable time for the studio to come together as one.

“We all put a lot of hours into this, especially outside of class doing extra performances in order to get ready for this so we were really excited,” Van Dyke said. “My favorite part was hearing everybody come together with everything they worked on, and then perform it for each other. It’s a very cool thing to do for peers. The recital is very important to bring the studio together, to unite them and encourage each other, to keep striving to work hard.”

KEYS TO SUCCESS: Professor Sookkyung Cho leads her students in the annual Piano Studio Recital.

Performers applauded Cho for her hardwork and support during the year. GVL | CALEB WORPEL

However, it is not just the students that do all of the hard work. Courtney Saunders, a member of Cho’s piano studio, said that Cho was of great help to them as they prepared for this recital, bending and twisting her own schedule to fit that of her students.

“Dr. Cho is always so hardworking and honest with us and she’s always willing to go the extra mile,” Saunders said. “She’s so flexible with her schedule, she’s willing to

schedule extra lessons with us. As always, she’s just so willing.”

Cho puts in every effort to teach her students and guide them through their pieces. However, she said they always end up teaching her a thing or two as well.

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DANCE

GV Dance Troupe does Pirouettes for the Planet

BY ALLISON RAFFERTY ARTS@LANTHORN.COM

BROADWAY GRAND RAPIDS PRESENTS “THE LION KING”

Watch the Disney classic “The Lion King” performed on stage at the DeVos Performance Hall, presented by Broadway Grand Rapids. The touring show will be in Grand Rapids from Nov. 20-Dec.1. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or online. Prices of the tickets vary and are subject to change.

“The Lion King” is a 1997 musical based off of the 1994 Disney film.

The plot is centered around Simba, the young heir to the throne of the Pride Lands, and the hardships and adventures he faces along the way.

The inventive Broadway adaption of the show is performed with ornate set design, costumes, masks and puppets. According to the “The Lion King” website, it is the third longest running broadway show and it has won 70 major theater awards internationally.

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DANCE FOR CHANGE: Grand Valley Dance Troupe raises money for the Sierra Club during their semesterly recital. GVL | KATHERINE VASILE

As the fall semester draws to a close, the dancers of the Grand Valley Dance Troupe have been hard at work rehearsing for their annual end of the semester recital. Friday, Nov. 22 was their opening night of Pirouettes for the Planet, and beginning at 7 p.m. in the Allendale High School Auditorium, the dancers choreographed and brought to life 24 dance numbers. Per usual, the recital doubled as a fundraiser, and this semester the proceeds went to the Sierra Club.

Each semester, the GV Dance Troupe chooses a charity of choice, and all proceeds from ticket sales are donated to that cause. In the past, the Dance Troupe has donated to several causes, including Angel Tree, Rainbow Connection and the West Michigan Humane Society.

During the performance, GV Dance Troupe Human Resources representative Katy Thill talked to audience members

about the Sierra Club. She said that when deciding what organization to donate to, there was an overwhelming number of dancers who wanted to give the proceeds to an environmental organization. The Sierra Club is the largest environmental organization in the country, and with a chapter in Grand Rapids, it made the organization an easy choice for the dancers.

Specifically in Michigan, the Sierra Club has been working on shutting down Line 5, an oil pipeline that has been causing oil spills near the Mackinac Bridge.

They also have some tree planting groups within the state. The Sierra Club sent representatives to the recital and set up an informative table in the lobby, where those in attendance could get more information on the environmental organization.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN @GVLSPORTS

QUICK HITS GVSU VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS EARN ALL-GLIAC HONORS

Even though the Grand Valley State volleyball team saw their season come to a close earlier this week, they have a couple of individual accolades to celebrate, the biggest of which being Jaeli Primus being named GLIAC Freshman of the Year.

Primus is the first Laker to win the award since 2015. The Hudsonville, Michigan, native led the GLIAC the entire season in total blocks (117) and blocks per set (1.14), while amassing 255 kills (2.48 kills per set) and a .310 attack percentage.

Primus and sophomore All Thompson were both named to the All-GLIAC second team, with Thompson posting 34 service aces on the year, which ranked third in the GLIAC. Senior Kendall Yerkes was also named an All-GLIAC honorable mention after being top five in the conference in service aces per set (2nd) and digs per set (4th).

GVSU FOOTBALL EARNS MULTIPLE ALL-GLIAC HONORS

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced the 2019 All-GLIAC honorees last week, and 16 Lakers were honored by the conference.

The GLIAC First team featured three Lakers on offense and four Lakers on defense. Senior wide receiver Austin Paritee, junior center Ethan Culberson and sophomore tight end Jay Slager were named to the offense, while junior defensive tackle Dennis Johnson, senior linebacker Isaiah Nkansah, and senior cornerbacks DaMario Johnson and Jaylen Moore were honored on the defensive side.

The second team fielded three Lakers, as senior defensive end Johnathon Williams, junior linebacker Tyler Bradfield and redshirt freshman offensive tackle Garrett Carroll were honored.

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SOCCER

GVSU advances to NCAA Midwest Regional final, beating both Southern Indiana, McKendree

BY ELI ONG EONG@LANTHORN.COM

The No. 2 Grand Valley State University women’s soccer team advanced to the NCAA Midwest Regional final after two decisive victories over Southern Indiana and McKendree on Friday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 24.

Both wins were lopsided affairs for GVSU, who beat their two opponents combined by a score of 11-1 (the one goal against being an own goal against USI) with 80 shots and 38 shots on goal total compared to just 3 shots and 1 shot on goal combined by their opponents.

The Lakers opened the NCAA Tournament with a convincing 7-1 win over the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Friday, Nov. 22, in the Midwest Region Quarterfinals at the GVSU Soccer Field. The Lakers improved to 20-1 on the season and advanced to Sunday’s regional semifinal against 5-seed McKendree.

Junior forward Ava Cook led the Laker attack with two goals and three assists while senior midfielder Riko Sagara contributed a goal and two assists. Junior forward Caitie Baron scored twice while fellow forwards Greta DeLoach and Chantel Carranza also scored a goal each.

“Sometimes it’s a big play or a big tackle that gets everyone else going and I just kind of take it upon myself to do that,” said Cook when asked how she steps up her game up in the postseason. “You have to have big plays and big moments and it’s that kind of mentality that takes over in my mind when we take the field before the first kick.”

GVSU took an early lead in the 5th minute on a passing combination from Cook on the wing through Sagara, who slid the ball across the front of goal for Baron, who slammed the ball home. DeLoach would score in the 10th minute – which would prove to be the game-winner – when Cook and Carranza combined to set her up.

GVSU coach Jeff Hosler was pleased with

the depth that has developed for the GVSU attack and highlighted DeLoach, who has stepped up to make a difference on offense for the Lakers.

“We obviously have some elite goal scorers in this group, but it continues to be a well balanced attack,” Hosler said. “Greta is one of those players that has grown a lot over the last few weeks and has made herself dangerous in all phases of our attack.”

Cook would score the next two goals to round out the first-half scoring. In the 14th minute, she stole the ball off a goal kick by USI, shook her defender, then smashed the ball into the corner netting to add to the lead.

In the 21st minute, Cook would score off a set-up from Sagara on a well-angled through ball to make it 4-0 at half.

The first half explosion from the Lakers marked a decidedly different energy than they had in the first half of their previous three games, one in which, against Saginaw Valley State, they trailed at halftime for the first time all season. Hosler was pleased with his offense’s turnout in their first game of the NCAA Tournament “For some reason, we’ve been in a funk to start matches the last couple weeks,” Hosler said. “But there are some ways that the NCAA tournament reinvigorates our group every year, and I think that’s what we saw today.”

USI would score on a GVSU own-goal in the 51st minute. but the Lakers got it back and then some with two goals in a 20-second span in the 66th minute with Carranza and Sagara each pouring in a goal. Baron would split the defense and strike the back of the net in the 81st minute to round out the scoring.

The victory cemented another 20-win season for the Lakers, who have now won at least 20 matches in 13-straight years.

“Do they actually want to score?” a fan in the GVSU stands muttered aloud in the match with McKendree two days later.

From the opening kick, McKendree Uni-

versity looked tentative and uneasy, as the Bears often booted the ball upfield and retreated to set up their front line as a third layer of defense, as opposed to pushing the ball further down the field to attack the GVSU goal.

The result was a condensed area in front of McKendree’s goal that featured tight passing windows, ricocheted balls and small stretches of rapid-fire shots peppered toward the Bears’ goalkeeper.

After a handful of shots that featured a pair of saves by McKendree goalkeeper Zoe Brochu and a yellow card that was issued to McKendree’s bench in the 22nd minute, GVSU settled in and began to open up the scoring in the first half.

Carranza gathered a loose ball in the 23rd minute on the front right side of McKendree’s goal before jetting around her defender and lofting it diagonally up over the goalkeeper to give GVSU the early 1-0 edge.

Sophomore Gianna Parlove scored next in the 40th minute via a through ball slated in by junior defender Cece Steinwascher. Steinwascher skipped the ball past two defenders to hit a streaking Parlove, who unloaded a low line drive diagonal across the goal that snuck just inside the near-side post and concluded the scoring for GVSU in the first half.

Three minutes into the second half, Carranza went on to add another goal in the 48th minute. Carranza gathered a ricocheted pass directly in front of McKendree’s far post before easily tapping it in for the Lakers third goal of the day.

Freshman forward Kennedy Bearden would score GVSU’s capper in the 86th minute. Junior defender Sydney O’Donnell lofted a pass from the right corner of the box that found Carranza who headed the ball back to Bearden in front of center net for the tap-in and final score.

With the victory, the GVSU Lakers advanced to the NCAA Midwest Regional final that will be held Friday, Dec. 6.

Grand Valley State head women’s basketball coach Mike Williams announced last week the signing of five student-athletes to the program, including a trio of talented guards and pair of premiere post players.

Amongst the guards, GVSU will welcome 6’2” Rylie Bisballe from Lake City, Michigan, 5’8” Ellie Droste from Westphalia, Michigan, and 5’9” Hadley Miller from Three Rivers, Michigan.

The Lakers will also welcome in some size in 2020, as they will bring on 6’5” Joslyn Brennan from Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, and 6’1” Kaylee Bakker from Zeeland, Michigan.

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SPRINTING TO THE SOCCER BALL: GVSU’s lone senior Riko Sagara beats a Southern Indiana defender to the ball in the opening round of the NCAA tournament at the GVSU Soccer Field. Sagara and the Lakers won this tournament game against the Screaming Eagles, 7-1. GVL | MARC GREEN

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A10 | SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

GV cross country finishes strong as season comes to close at National Championships

BY HOLLY BIHLMAN HBIHLMAN@LANTHORN.COM

This past Saturday, the Grand Valley State men’s and women’s cross country teams ran the NCAA National Championship race in California. The women finished up the season in second place and the men finished fourth place in the country.

On the women’s side, senior leader Allie Ludge took 12th place in the women’s 6k with a time of 20.34.1, followed closely by Hannah Groeber in 14th, Jessica Gockley in 18th and Klaudia O’Malley in 24th. GVSU finished in second place right behind Adams State with a score of 87, beating out the Colorado School of Mines in third.

“It was a solid effort and we ran fairly well,” said GVSU coach Jerry Baltes. “At the end of the day, we could’ve ran perfect and still wouldn’t of beat Adams State — they were outstanding today. I thought overall our ladies did what they needed to do to be the second best team in the country and I’m very, very proud of all our women.”

On the men’s team, sophomore stud Tanner Chada finished in 24th place with a time of 30.20.8, followed by Noah Steffen in 27th and Ben Zaremba in 34th. GVSU placed 4th in the nation for the men’s 10k race with a score of 177, right behind the Colorado Mines, Adams State and Chico State.

RACE-WINNING PACE: GVSU junior Colin Herrmann (No. 102) attempts to pass a Michigan Tech runner during the 5k race at the NCAA Regional Championships COURTESY | GVSU CROSS COUNTRY

“Fourth place, getting on the podium is a very positive day,” Baltes said. “Both our men and women competed hard. They’re incredible groups.”

Baltes touched on the disadvantages they faced this weekend, going up against some of the best cross country team in the nation in unfamiliar territory and why that might’ve hindered their overall success on the course.

“Everyone thinks California is the perfect condition coming from Allendale, but coming out here in the sun and 60 to 70 degree weather was less than ideal for us in the big scope of things,” Baltes said.

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VOLLEYBALL

GVSU volleyball finishes postseason, reviews year’s milestones

BY ROSEMARY BOOHER RBOOHER@LANTHORN.COM

The Grand Valley State Lakers played in their final match of the season Wednesday, Nov. 20 against the Michigan Tech Huskies. After making it into the GLIAC tournament, the Lakers fell in the first round 1-3 to the Huskies. The Lakers lost the first two sets, 16-25 and 17-25, but were able to make a comeback in the third and took the set 25-20. However, GVSU would

not gain another win in the final set, leaving the Huskies to finish up the match 20-25.

Although the Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the GLIAC Tournament, they were still successful in their season this year. The young GVSU team had an overall record of 13-15 and a GLIAC record of 8-8.

Multiple players were also honored with awards this season including Jaeli Primus, Ali Thompson, and senior Kendall Yerkes.

Even though the Grand Valley State volleyball team saw their season come to a close earlier this week, they have a couple of individual accolades to celebrate, the biggest of which being Jaeli Primus being named GLIAC Freshman of the Year.

Primus is the first Laker to win the award since 2015. The Hudsonville, Michigan, native led the GLIAC the entire season in total blocks (117) and blocks per set (1.14), while amassing

LOOK AT THE FLICK OF THE WRIST: GVSU’s Karlie Kucharczyk attempts to place a ball just over two onlooking defenders at the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.

The Lakers ultimately fell to the Michigan Tech Huskies, but took time to reflect on their season, which was full of successes GVL | ALEXIS VELAZQUEZ

255 kills (2.48 kills per set) and a .310 attack percentage. The freshman was named GLIAC South Player of the Week on Nov. 4 after her career-high 16 kill performance with a .640 attack percentage in a 3-1 win over Davenport.

Primus and sophomore All Thompson were both named to the All-GLIAC second team, with Thompson posting 34 service aces on the year, which ranked third in the GLIAC. Senior Kendall Yerkes was also named an All-GLIAC honorable mention after being top five in the conference in service aces per set (2nd) and digs per set (4th).

During the season, sophomore Ali Thompson was awarded the GLIAC South Player of the Week on Oct. 14 after a career-high 22kill performance with a .404 attack percentage against the 14th-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs.

The players were not the only ones who hit important milestones this season. Head coach Deanne Scanlon reached her 600th win this season after having coached for 25 years.

The season was full of growth and determination. This year, the Lakers had only two seniors and no juniors, leaving the rest of the team to be comprised of underclassmen. GVSU was able to pull together and make it through both tough losses as well as great successes as one of the underdog teams in the conference.

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A11 | SPORTS

MEN’S BASKETBALL

GV Basketball dominates in Don Callan Classic

BY KELLEN VOSS SPORTS@LANTHORN.COM

Following a lopsided loss to the University of Indianapolis to start off the week, the Grand Valley State men’s basketball team got their groove back this weekend in Cedarville, Ohio, in the Don Callan Classic. The Lakers beat host school Cedarville, 86-75, before defeating Ohio Dominican, 75-69, to improve to 5-1 on the year.

The win against Cedarville saw four Lakers score 15 points or more, as junior Isaac Gassman led GVSU with 18 points, hitting four of his six three-point attempts while corralling three rebounds and earning two assists to help lead the Lakers to victory.

The former Illinois State Redbird had been having a quiet season prior to Friday’s win, but GVSU coach Ric Wesley was happy to see Gassman find his footing in the offense.

“Isaac got it going for us, especially in the first half,” Wesley said. “He really banged in some shots to get it going for us, which was much needed in a back-and-forth game.”

Gassman wasn’t the only transfer to light

up the scoreboard for the Lakers, as senior Jayden Hodgson contributed a lot off the bench. The former Bradley Brave hit five of his seven three-point attempts.

The Gosford, Australia, native has only appeared in four of GVSU’s six games this year since he’s been battling an injury.

“Jayden came back and had a strong performance,” Wesley said. “He helps us in a number of different categories: he’s a good shooter, a good passer and thinks the game well. He’s still not 100 percent, but having him certainly gives us another good player to have on the floor.”

After Friday’s win, GVSU faced off against Ohio Dominican less than 24 hours later, and despite a lot of the guys feeling lethargic, the team never trailed in Saturday’s six-point victory.

While junior Jake Van Tubbergen led all Lakers with 17 points in that win, Wesley highlighted the bench’s performance, as Hodgson and juniors John Slater and Steven Lloyd combined for 18 points, five rebounds and four assists. Bench play is huge when teams are playing back-to-back games, especially for a GVSU team that isn’t fully healthy.

“A lot of our guys were fighting fatigue today, but we were the team that was able to keep it together,” Wesley said. “I feel very fortunate to get the win in that back-and-forth matchup, as it was a gutsy performance for a team that is far from 100 percent health.”

Both Hodgson and starting point guard Jeremiah Ferguson missed time in practice this week to nurse their respective injuries. GVSU is hoping they can get those key contributors healthy sooner than later, but a deep roster has allowed the Lakers to win some games while their seniors nurse back to health.

“We’re cautiously optimistic as we continue to get healthier, which is such a challenge nowadays,” Wesley said. “We’re getting closer and closer (to 100 percent health), but we got to keep moving forward. We’ve got some tough competition ahead, but it’s certainly easier to stay focused when you’re winning some games.”

GVSU will look to earn their sixth win of the season this weekend, as they head back home to the Allendale Fieldhouse Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30 to take on the Indiana Tech Warriors. That game is set to tip off at 2 p.m.

PACING TO THE PAINT: Senior guard and med school student Ben Lubitz drives into the lane.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

GVSU women’s basketball beats Hillsdale to remain undefeated

BY ZACK GOODROW ZGOODROW@LANTHORN.COM

SCOOP TO THE HOOP: Senior forward Maddie Dailey shoots a layup. GVL | ALEXIS VELAZQUEZ

The Grand Valley State University’s women’s basketball team (3-0) beat Hillsdale college (2-3) to remain undefeated this season in a lopsided 74-25 victory. Senior center Cassidy Boensch led the team in scoring with 13 points.

The Lakers started the game slow on offense and defense. After Hillsdale went on a 9-2 run to start the game, the Lakers clamped down and defense and came alive on offense. Senior forward Maddie Dailey grabbed a rebound off a Hillsdale miss, and quickly made a put back jumper. On the next possession, she had a shot fake at the top of the three point line and drove in to score a tough layup. Dailey finished the game with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and a block.

Later, senior guard Victoria Hedemark was assisted on a corner three to give the Lakers a 10-9 lead. She finished the contest with 7 points, one block and a steal. Senior guard Jenn DeBoer got a rebound on the defensive side and took it all the way to the basket on the offensive end to end the first quarter 18-13 Lakers.

The Lakers tough defensive play continued into the second quarter. GVSU held Hillsdale to a mere 6.7% field goal percentage in the quarter and only allowed two points.

Boensch stood out in the 2nd quarter, showing her play-making abilities. Almost every time she got the ball in the low post, she was either double or triple teamed. The leading scorer for the team so far this season was able to find open teammates through Hillsdale’s tough defense on her. She had two assists in the quarter, both of them three pointers.

“Coach said before the game that I was going to be doubled or even triple teamed in the low post,” Boensch said. “There were a few times where I tried to put the ball on the deck, and it wasn’t what I should have done. All in all I know I had open shooters around me. If they were going to double me that hard, I was going to have to find them with my passes.”

Going into the second half of the game, Grand Valley’s defense remained strong against Hillsdale. They only allowed six points for the third quarter and started the half on a 10-0 run, and didn’t allow a basket until half way through

the quarter. Dailey went off in the third, scoring a total of seven points in the quarter.

One of her most impressive plays was stealing a pass from a Hillsdale guard and taking it coast-to-coast for the transition layup. The Lakers scored 23 points of turnovers, and Dailey finished the game with five steals. Boensch scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter for the Lakers. Grand Valley’s defense only allowed Hillsdale to score four points in those ten minutes. The Lakers defense held Hillsdale to 17% shooting for the entire contest.

“We did a good job getting into shooters space on shots,” said head coach Mike Williams. Even when they did get penetration at the rim, we had someone like Cassidy Boensch to protect the paint.”

Graduate student guard Taryn Taugher finished the game with 12 points and four rebounds. Guard Jenn DeBoer scored seven points, dished out two assists, and had a team high eight rebounds.

Next week, the Lakers take on Central State University in Ohio, and will try to remain undefeated.

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A12 | SPORTS SWIMMING & DIVING

The Agile Aussie: Sophomore Jesse Goodyear brings talent, passion to GVSU Swimming & Diving

BY ZACK GOODROW ZGOODROW@LANTHORN.COM

Jesse Goodyear, a sophomore at Grand Valley State University, has been on a tear this season for the swimming & diving team. Last month, he was named GLIAC player of the week for his performance against Milwaukee college. He posted times of 9:33.76 in the 1000 meter and 4:44.78 in the 500 meter, winning both events.

Goodyear isn’t a normal student at GVSU. He comes from Sydney, Australia. He grew up about an hour away from Sydney Harbor, and enjoyed spending time swimming and surfing at the beach with his family.

He went to a very small high school, graduating with 60 students. Craig Stevens, his coach in high school, was a former Olympian for Australia in 2000 and 2004, and he learned many of his techniques from him.

But then Goodyear tore his meniscus early in high school doing a breaststroke kick. Even through the setbacks and pain of his injury, Goodyear’s hard work and coaching led him to place in Nationals, where he became very friendly with the swimming officials.

“I’m a very talkative person, I used to talk to the officials a lot,” Goodyear said. “One day they said to me, ‘If you don’t talk for this entire meet, I’ll give you a bag of candy.’ I was like, I can do that. I finished my race and placed third in all of Australia for my age. I forgot about the candy.”

Goodyear wanted to continue swimming but his options at home were thin. Universities in Australia only featured independent club teams, not a school swimming and

JUMPING IN HEAD-FIRST: GVSU sophomore swimmer Jesse Goodyear dives into a pool in Austrailia. Goodyear posted an impressive 9:33.76 time in the 1000 meter COURTESY | JESSE GOODYEAR

diving club. During his senior year, a friend who swims for Northern Michigan got in touch with him to bring his talents to Michigan, and his search for colleges started.

He researched colleges in Michigan, along with their swimming teams. Continually through his search, one school kept appearing: Grand Valley State. He noticed the teams achievements and talent of the players and coaching staff. He soon got in touch with head coach of the GVSU team, Andy Boyce, via Skype.

“After talking with coach Andy for five minutes, it felt like I already knew him for years,” Goodyear said. “He made me feel incredibly comfortable coming here and made me feel like a part of the team before I was even on it.”

He had found his school, but still had to go through the process of coming to Michigan. Goodyear said he could never have come to America or even be the swimmer he is without his parents.

His mom and dad were very supportive of him and his three older brothers. They would

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Goodyear recalled one night during his senior year when he was in the process of applying to GVSU. He remembered waking up at three in the morning and heard his mom on the phone with the NCAA just because of the time differences. Without them, Goodyear might not be at GVSU at all.

Now that he is here, Goodyear enjoys almost everything about GVSU. He said he appreciates the chance to take general education classes to go along with his accounting degree requirements. In Australia, students apply to specific degrees and only take classes designed for them. In America, he’s enjoyed the opportunity to expand his knowledge in other fields.

Goodyear also treasures the campus’s beauty and Michigan’s weather.

“The campus is one in a million,” Goodyear said. “This is honestly nicer than anything at home. Fall is ridiculous; we don’t really have a fall at home. Watching the leaves change colors is such a surreal experience. I show my parents and friends at home pictures and they tell me they’re coming over to visit.”

Goodyear had to adjust to the swimming and diving team at Grand Valley. While he knew his teammates were supportive, he didn’t know what to expect during meets.

“The first meet here, everyone on the sideline was clapping for me,” Goodyear said. “I was like, ‘What are you guys doing? Reserve your energy, sit down.

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