Volume 59, Issue 7 nov. 20 - dec. 3, 2017 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
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Veterans honored Photo by Brianna Bernstein Leel Foster (in red) accepts an induction award on behalf of her deceased great uncle, Sgt. Charles T. Foster of the Michigan 3rd Volunteer Infantry, during the Veterans Memorial Induction ceremony. The ceremony took place Nov. 10 in the HHS building on LCC’s main campus. Presenting the award is Andrew Cosgrove, director of the Office for Veteran and Military Affairs at LCC. Also inducted during this year’s ceremony were 1st Lt. Winifred J. Barrow of the U.S. Army (pictured below), and Sgt. Charles “Pete” R. Stults of the U.S. Army Airforce (deceased).
Academic Success Coaches provide students with guidance, resources Page >>> 3
Freshman guard Smith shows dynamic scoring ability for male Stars Page >>> 7
Food banks prepare for busy holiday season in Lansing, at LCC Page >>> 10
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Fair offers volunteer opportunities By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor With the holiday season quickly approaching, volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, spread holiday cheer and help those in need. On Nov. 7, LCC held a community service fair in the Gannon Building. The event, which took place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., welcomed non-profit agencies in the community to share volunteer information with LCC students and employees. Haven House was one of the organizations on campus to recruit volunteers. The Haven House is an emergency shelter which offers housing and support services for homeless families with children. Volunteers play a big part in running the shelter and can help in a variety of ways. From answering phones to helping serve hot meals or playing with the kids, the Haven House is always seeking volunteers to assist at the shelter. Chequoya Spearman, the volunteer and special projects coordinator at the Haven House, spoke about the importance of having volunteers at the shelter. “Volunteers play a pertinent role in
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John Karasinski and Charlotte Inda speak to student Jade Koehn about St. Vincent Catholic Charities at the annual Community Service Fair, held Nov. 7 in the Gannon Building on LCC’s main campus.
the running of the shelter,” Spearman said. “No matter the role each of our volunteers hold, they are a part of the Haven House team and allow us to continue our work in helping Lansing area
families secure housing.” St. Vincent Catholic Charities (STVCC) was also at the community service fair to look for volunteers. STVCC works with children, families and adults
who are living in crisis to help them find hope and safety so they can transform their lives. “St. Vincent Catholic Charities looks for volunteers who are willing to donate their time and talents on a consistent basis,” said John Karasinski, associate director of community relations and marketing. “We offer several mentoring opportunities that are equally rewarding for our volunteers as it is for our clients.” STVCC also offers volunteer opportunities to student organizations, such as organizing a collection drive or participating in the upcoming “Be An Angel” Holiday Giving campaign. A total of 21 agencies participated in the community service fair. Other organizations that participated included Lansing Department of Parks & Recreation, Big Brothers/Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region, Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan and Capital Area United Way. For those who missed the community service fair but would still like to find volunteer opportunities, visit https:// www.lcc.edu/studentlife/volunteer_services/
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LCC inducts veterans into memorial By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief The Health and Human Services building on LCC’s main campus houses the LCC Veterans Memorial. Each year new inductees are added to the memorial. This year’s induction ceremony was held Friday, Nov. 10 in the HHS on the garden level. Three veterans were inducted: Sgt. Charles “Pete” R. Stults of the U.S. Army Airforce, 1st Lt. Winifred J. Barrow of the U.S. Army, and Sgt. Charles T. Foster of the Michigan 3rd Volunteer Infantry. Director of the Office for Veteran and Military Affairs Andrew Cosgrove gave the opening statement at the ceremony after leading the over 120 attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Cosgrove spoke about the opportunity he had to interact with one of this year’s inductees, Stults. He finished his opening with a remark about veterans as a whole. “That is who Pete (Stults) was; that is who our veterans as a whole are,” Cos-
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LCC veterans and guests stand together at the Veterans Memorial ceremony on Friday, Nov. 12.
grove said. “(They are) humble people who aren’t out to get recognized for things they have done for us and our country.” Cosgrove then introduced Bill Lapham,
the veteran academic adviser, who announced the 2017 inductees. Lapham gave a brief summary of each inductee’s service and read their
rank and unit information, then stated who was accepting the award on behalf of each inductee. While Lapham was speaking, Cosgrove presented the acceptors with a clear, engraved, commemorative acrylic block. One of the three inductees was actually present for the ceremony. Barrow, 97, and her son, Steve Barrow, were there to receive her award. Barrow was also featured in a video summary of the inductees’ service, which was played after the ceremony. Barrow spoke to The Lookout after the event concluded. “I was really quite overwhelmed,” Barrow said. “It was a beautiful service.” Barrow added she was surprised by the impressive audience garnered by the event. For more information on the LCC Veterans Memorial, visit https://www.lcc.edu/ veteran/memorial/ or stop by the memorial in the Fred Abood Rotunda on the HHS building’s garden level.
Academic Success Coaches lend students support By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor This past February marked the beginning of a new program at LCC. To ensure students reach their full potential and lead successful lives, the Academic Success Coaching team was introduced on campus. The goal of Academic Success Coaching is to provide students with guidance, support and resources during their time at LCC. Success coaches can cover a variety of topics ranging from study strategies and time management to self-awareness. “When we meet with students we identify what their goals are, what some of their strengths are, what’s going well and maybe what’s not going so well,” said Sarah Garcia-Linz, success coach manager. “Everyone has challenges and we want to make a plan of how to deal with some of those challenges and be successful.” The initial intake meeting with a success coach takes approximately one hour. Follow-up meetings vary by each student and their individual needs. “The follow up could take as little as 15 minutes to celebrate some successes or follow-up on items that we co-created on the success plan,” explained Success Coach Gary King.
The Academic Success Coaching team provides a personalized experience for students — they have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their coach and build a relationship with them over the duration of their LCC career. Success Coach Valorie Smith said building those relationships and forming connections is the best part of her job. “I feel like I’m in their corner … they know that I am their biggest cheerleader,” she said. “It’s almost like an extended family …. I call them my students.” For one of Smith’s students, Kindee Covell — who is majoring in psychology — her time at LCC is coming to a close. Covell said she is thankful to have had Smith by her side throughout her journey. “Today I wrote my admission letter to Michigan State University and [Valorie] went through it with me and critiqued it,” Covell said. “(Having a success coach) is like having a person who is knowledgeable and that cares for you and wants you to succeed in life. They are all about making sure you’re OK emotionally and that you have the right support and connections to resources.” Amari Hill, a nursing major at LCC, also spoke highly of her success coach, Gary King.
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Pictured (l. to r.) are LCC student Amari Hill, Success Coach Gary King, Success Coach Manager Sarah Garcia-Linz, LCC student Kindee Covell and Success Coach Valorie Smith.
“The first time I met with Gary I was balling my eyes out. I was like, ‘I’m sorry this is my first time meeting you and I’m crying,’” Hill said with a laugh. “I was going through something (in my personal life) but I walked out with a smile on
my face because of him.” Students interested in working with a success coach can fill out an online referral form at https://lcc.tfaforms.net/217738 or contact the success team at (517) 4831422 or lcc-successteam@star.lcc.edu/
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About 700 attend STEMfest IN BRIEF By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer Every year, LCC hosts STEMfest, a day full of more than 50 hands-on activities for kids ages K-6. The event, which focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), was held on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. About 700 kids participated. The purpose was to show children the STEM field can be fun, as well as to expose science to children at a young age. STEMfest included three levels in the Arts and Science building, with rooms filled with STEM-oriented activities such as spirals, fantastic frogs, elemental extravaganza, maps and much more. The kids were able to choose activities of their choice. Giselle Claux, an LCC student and a mother of three, was there with her children. “My children really enjoyed STEMfest,” Claux said. “They enjoyed the geology room, where they got to play with dirt and water simulating how rivers make canyons.” “The event was all in one building and easy to navigate through. I got a chance to show my kids what I do in my science classes, which was fun.”
NEWS
Two incidents raise concern on campus
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A volunteer is shown helping out at the LCC STEMfest event on Saturday, Nov. 11
LCC students participated in the event as volunteers. One of them, Angela Ghannam, heard about the event in her chemistry class. “I had fun,” Ghannam said. “My favorite part was seeing a large crowd
of people show up, and seeing kids get excited about the demos and activities.” For future youth events and programs visit: https://www.lcc.edu/science/ youth_programs/contact/
LCC says goodbye to longtime friend By Lauren Manzini Staff Writer Lansing Community College has lost a longtime friend and partner, Dr. Christian Herrmann Jr., who passed away Oct. 23 at the age of 96. Herrmann grew up in Lansing. He attended medical school at the University of Michigan in 1941 before joining the Navy. He graduated from the Naval Medical Center in San Diego in 1944. Though Herrmann left Lansing as a young man, he always had a place in his heart for the city and for LCC. “He was the grandson of John T. Herrmann, who was the original owner of the Herrmann house,” said Dan J. McKean, executive director of the LCC Foundation. “LCC’s president now resides in that home.” The Herrmann House now sits as an official historical site as well (next to the Shige-
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matsu Garden). It is where Herrmann grew up before his parents sold the structure to the college in 1966. “When the college bought the house, it still had all the furniture that his family had when he was a child,” McKean said. “He would often ask us about different pieces of the furnishings, and he was al-
ways very pleased that the house was being well taken care of. “He was very thrilled to know that LCC’s president now resides in that home. (Herrmann) has contributed funds to scholarships to support students, as well as to the expansion and upkeep of the Herrmann House.” McKean said he had the privilege of visiting Herrmann near Los Angeles twice, in 2012 and 2013, where Hermann had been a professor of neurology at the University of California Medical School. “When I visited with him, he was 93 years old,” McKean said. “His mind was still very sharp, and he remembered all of the history of Lansing.” Dr. Christian Herrmann Jr. will live on through his generous contributions to the college, and through the scholarships awarded to students that enabled them to attend it.
LCC Police reported that on Nov. 13 at 8:45 p.m. a student was approached by two males and a female. The group forced the student to drive the student to a residence on South Pennsylvania and make a phone call for them. LCC Police are investigating the incident and persons of interest have been identified. On Nov. 14, a student reported that she was sexually assaulted in a restroom in the Gannon Building on Nov. 2 at 3 p.m. Police reported that the student cannot describe her attacker. Anyone with additional information regarding this matter is asked to contact LCC Police at (517) 483-1800. LCC Police offered the following tips for staying safe on campus: •Be aware of your surroundings at all times. •Park and walk in well-traveled, well-lit areas. •If you are uncomfortable, call LCC Police at (517) 483-1800 for an escort. Police escorts are available 24/7.
Lunch N’Learn workshop set for Dec. 5 LCC will hold a scholarship Lunch N’Learn workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Chavez Learning Center in room 3217 of the Gannon Building. The informational workshop will walk students through the scholarships that are available at LCC, with staff on hand to answer questions and help students fill out applications. Pizza will be provided. To RSVP, visit https://www.lcc.edu/studentlife/scholarship-workshop/
LCC to participate in Pajama Program The LCC Mu Tau Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa’s National Honor Society has teamed up with the Pajama Program to help children in need receive pajamas and books. Students can bring donations of new pajamas and books for children to the Student Life office (room 2202) or the Cesar Chavez Center (room 3217) in the Gannon Building by Saturday, Dec. 16.
Registration for spring classes is open With the holiday season quickly approaching, the fall semester will be over before you know it. Monday, Jan. 8 marks the beginning of the spring semester, as well as the last day to register for classes. Students can register for classes online through Banner.
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ITSA club provides beneficial resources By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor Joining a student organization can come with many advantages that are beneficial to students during their college careers. They can provide opportunities to expand knowledge, learn leadership and life skills, and make professional connections — just to name a few. The Information Technology Student Alliance (ITSA) does all that and more. According to ITSA President Nyanontee Cooper, the goal of the organization is to facilitate events where students can engage and network with students and staff at LCC, as well as industry professionals. “The resources that we provide are not common in the curriculum,” Cooper said. “Sometimes, especially when you’re an IT student, your school career can be a little bit lonely because a lot of people think that IT students just want to stare at codes all day. “We provide opportunities that you wouldn’t normally get in the curriculum and the ability to network with other
like-minded students.” Some of those opportunities include events like the free, student-led, IT workshop that ITSA hosted at LCC’s west campus on Nov. 11. The workshop covered a variety of topics such as building a computer, basic coding, and understanding cyber security and how hackers can access a network. Cooper, who taught a computer-repair course during the workshop, said the ability to be a resource to other people is a rewarding feeling. “There is nothing like the feeling you get from knowing that you are responsible for helping someone with something they otherwise might not have been able to solve,” she said. Vice President Maureen McCallum also had many great things to say about her experiences with ITSA. “My favorite things about our organization are the opportunities it creates in connecting (students) with other students, faculty and business leaders, how much I’ve grown and learned with ITSA, and the ability to share that knowledge and experience with other students,”
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ITSA President Nyanontee Cooper (seated, left) and Vice President Maureen McCallum (seated, right) are shown with the Connecting with Community crew at radio station Q106.
McCallum said. ITSA is currently seeking new members and is open to all students, even those who are not going into the IT field. The group meets every Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in room U236 on LCC’s
west campus. Students interested in joining should email lcc-itsa@mail.lcc.edu. More information can also be found at www.itstudentalliance.com or on the organization’s Facebook page.
Campus Commentary
‘The Lookout’ Sports Editor Brodee Gillam and Photo Editor Brianna Bernstein asked LCC students:
“What are your Thanksgiving traditions?”
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I either go to my grandparents’ house or aunt or uncle’s house and we have a huge, huge meal. We usually go around the table and say what we are thankful for. It’s mostly just getting together having fun, listening to music. It’s like a big party.
Third-year student Ryan Saylor Chemistry
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We just get together and make a bunch of food. We say grace. We have turkey and it’s not really super religious.
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Usually I just eat with my mom and dad and sister at our house. We have turkey and then there’s other food.
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Sophomore Jaszmyn Brown Psychology
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Freshman Makenna Burman Early Childhood Development
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We typically go to my mom’s and have a normal Thanksgiving feast – turkey, macaroni and all that good stuff.
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Sophomore J.J. Miller Theater
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
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LCC alumna pushes her limits By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief Lansing Community College alumni come in all shapes, sizes and backgrounds. Sharri Margraves is one of the cavalcade of alumni to see success through LCC. Margraves, 55, attended classes at LCC around 1990, but she is still close by and comes to main campus multiple times a week. She trains in the LCC weight room with Jeff Buchin, who has been an adjunct weight-training instructor since 1983. Margraves talked about her time at LCC as a student. “I took classes at LCC a long time ago,” she said. “The reason I took classes was (because) I was in facilities management at Michigan State (University) at the time. So, I took an electrical class and I took a dance class.” Margraves said she only began weight-
lifting in recent years. She has quickly improved and set some records along the way. “I got started a few years ago just doing more of a functional fitness at a gym called ‘OPD,’ which is in Lansing,” Margraves said. “I started really liking the weightlifting portion and then I decided to compete one day. “I think (my first competition) was the Michigan Senior Olympics, and I started looking for more competitive lifting opportunities. I started lifting at LCC not quite a year ago and I started lifting more regularly about four months ago.” Buchin discussed working with Margraves. “She is basically a three-lift person, where you do the bench, squat, deadlift, (and) she accelerates in that pretty well,” he said. “She still wants to exceed what she’s done … she’s a go-getter and she trains hard.”
According to Buchin, Margraves is wonderful to train. “She’s very enjoyable to work with … a great personality,” he said. “She gives you 110 percent when she trains, that’s all a coach can ask for.” One of the biggest moments in Margraves’ lifting career came Nov. 4 in Boston. She competed in the world weightlifting and powerlifting competition. She spoke about her performance in the competition. “In worlds, I set four world records (in the Masters 4 division) and I won my class,” Margraves said. Her record lifts were: for squats, 128 kilograms (282 lbs.); bench press, 80.5 kilograms (177 lbs.); and deadlift, 185 kg (364 lbs.). She also set another world record for her three-lift total. She had some advice to offer to women, and anyone who is unfamiliar with powerlifting or weightlifting.
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Sharri Margraves is shown with coach Jeff Buchin.
“I encourage people to come and check it out,” Margraves said. “It’s like money in the bank. It is good for your bones and balance.” For more information on the weightlifting visit www.adfpf.net or stop by the LCC weight room and talk to Buchin about the sport.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Early College kick starts Katie Quinlan’s career By Shauna Stocken Freelance Reporter Look around your classroom and it may be easy to spot the returning students in their 20s, or even a senior-citizen classmate. However, many students are unaware they may also share a course with a student who has recently completed their sophomore year of high school. Since 2011, LCC has provided a college experience for many motivated high school students through The Early College program. Katie Quinlan, 18, started her educational journey with LCC at age 16. Quinlan, an oceanography major, is set to graduate at the end of this year with an associate degree in chemistry. “It was an opportunity to take college classes while still in high school,” Quinlan said. Due to the nature of The Early College program, Quinlan is currently earning her high school diploma at LCC while also obtaining her associate degree. Quinlan first heard about The Early College from another student already enrolled
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Katie Quinlan is in The Early College program.
in the program. Through a short presentation at Haslett High School, Quinlan learned the program would provide her with college tuition, textbooks and CATA bus passes for free. The program immerses college-ready students with a culture and course difficulty not found attending high school. According to Steve Reed, program coordinator for The Early College, the vision for the program was to provide college-ready high school students an opportunity to be
the first to attend college in their families. It also provides an opportunity for students who may have financial difficulties obtaining a higher education degree. “It’s a great opportunity to really discover what your interest is with so many options available here at The Early College, to be challenged,” Reed said. “A lot of students who come through do not feel like they were challenged enough at their local high schools … so it’s a great opportunity for kids that really have a serious mindset about their academics or career goals.” A lottery process takes place and a maximum of 90 students are chosen for The Early College. Qualified applicants must attend one of 13 different area high schools, with exceptions for some local area home school and academy students. After being placed on a wait list, Quinlan was eventually accepted into the program. Now, Quinlan is one step closer to attending her dream school, The University of Washington in Seattle, which she applied to earlier in November.
“If you have a dream field you want to go into such as being a doctor or being a physicist, something that requires a ton of schooling, I think it would be best to get that schooling out of the way faster,” Quinlan said. “Once I transfer I will be able to complete my program in only two years.” This semester, Quinlan is enrolled in Organic Chemistry Lecture II, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Quantitative Analysis, and Psych 200. She is also working a parttime job at LCC, preparing lab sessions. “I think that I got more motivated as a student as I went through high school and by my sophomore year I just wanted something where I could take very hard classes,” Quinlan said. Although, Quinlan said though she may have missed out on some aspects of high school, she is satisfied with her decision to obtain her degree at LCC early on. “I did enjoy high school and, yes, it was a pretty hard decision to make,” Quinlan said. “But I ended up deciding that the opportunity was too great to pass up and that I wouldn’t get another opportunity like this.”
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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Zhervonte Smith to help Stars shine
Q&A
The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC freshman Zhervonte Smith. The Sexton graduate scored 33 points in the season opening 88-86 loss against the Olivet College JV team on Nov. 3 at LCC. What athlete inspires you the most? “Stephen Curry. He’s just, in my opinion, the perfect guy. He’s a Christian man. He’s doing good. He’s taking care of his family. He’s a good role model.” Why did you start playing basketball? “To get to college. This is the easiest way to pay for college.” What do you want to do after LCC? “If my basketball career is over, hopefully start my own business soon. But, if you’re talking about basketball-wise, (I want) to go to a DI
Zhervonte Smith school at the next level, (then) hopefully NBA.” What is your most memorable mo-
ment playing basketball? “I hit a game-winner (in an AAU game) and everybody went crazy and that was my first one.” What is your most embarrassing moment? “When I was younger I did a 360 on a fast break, but I fell and I hit my head and started crying.” What do you want to take away from your time at LCC? “Don’t take anything for granted. Just because it’s junior college doesn’t mean that it’s going to be easier.” What are your individual and team goals for this season? “My individual goal before the season, I said, ‘I want to be an All-American as a freshman’ even though I know that’s super hard to do, I want to have that as my highest goal. For team (goals), same as everybody else in the nation. You always want to win the championship.”
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LCC freshman Zhervonte Smith practices jump shots in the Gannon Gym Nov. 7.
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Male harriers positive about finish By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The LCC men’s cross country team matched its NJCAA National Championship eighth-place finish from a season ago. The Stars competed in the national event at the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Saturday, Nov. 11. In sophomore Blake Watson’s last race at LCC, he finished 16th overall with his best time of the season, 25:40. He increasingly got better throughout the 8K race. After the first mile of the race Watson was in 67th place, in the next two miles he climbed up to 24th and incrementally got up to 16th in the last two miles of the race. Watson was delighted for his team and said it was great to be a part of this team. “I feel like both of our teams were mature and easy going, which makes for a fun season,” Watson said. “Both teams were also pretty consistent throughout the season, performance-wise. I’m proud of the way all
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LCC freshman Luke Sakkinen runs in the Lansing Invitational on Oct. 6 at Grand Woods Park in Lansing.
of us competed this season. “We didn’t get the end results we wanted at nationals, but both (teams) ran very well, so there is little to be upset with.” LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson saw most of his harriers run their fastest race of the year. “There’s no question that Blake had an outstanding race to finish 16th in a national championship race,” Robinson said. “(Sophomore) Shawn (Bell), it’s no question competitively that was his best race.” Robinson also listed freshmen Jacob Ferguson, Carlos Soto and Alan Baird as other runners who ran their best race. Robinson said the team did what he wanted it to do, and he cannot be mad about the finish. “In terms of our strategy, they executed what we wanted them to do in the race as well as I’ve ever seen a team execute,” Robinson said. “So I can’t be in any way disappointed, because we can’t control how good the other teams were.”
Women’s cross country places eighth in national By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor All Stars have to fall eventually. After dominating the NJCAA women’s cross country scene for the past two seasons, winning back-to-back championships, LCC scored 282 to finish eighth overall in the nationals in 2017. Iowa Central CC won the NJCAA National Championship at the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Nov. 11. Iowa Central CC scored 52 points. The Stars’ top runner was sophomore Ashley Lindeman in the 5K race. She finished 11th with a time of 18:32 and honorable mention All-American honors. LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said he was proud of how the race went despite the eighth place finish. “Our women ran really well, for our team, there’s no question it was our best effort of the year,” Robinson said. “(We) executed the strategy that we wanted (to execute) and ran hard to the finish. ... We were the top team east of the Mississippi.”
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Sophomore Alyssa Mankey runs in the Lansing Invitational on Oct. 6 at Grand Woods Park in Lansing.
Robinson said freshman Emma Fifarek had an enormous impact on the
race that does not show in the results. “Emma Fifarek played a huge role
in helping our time finish well,” Robinson said. “Cross country, though each person has to run their own race. … Emma was like that pacer in a bike race that pulls everyone else along. “The fact that she did that made a huge difference in getting (sophomore) Alyssa (Mankey) and (freshman) Emma (Distelrath), in particular, further up and at a faster time than they had all season.” Freshman Kirsten McGahan has been a top runner all season and was the Stars’ second finisher in the national race at 19:29, good for 48th overall. McGahan said she was proud of her team despite the eighth-place finish and was happy to be a part of this season. “Cross country is a long season,” McGahan said. “We have been training since June and it’s amazing to see the hours and miles come together. We have all fought our own individual battles this season, both mentally and physically. “The bond this team has is undeniable and it showed in our racing.”
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Men’s hoops shows strong potential By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor After bouncing back from its 0-2 start with a win over Aquinas College, the LCC men’s basketball team stumbled again with No. 8 ranked Mott CC, losing 78-75 on Nov. 15. The road game was back-and-forth until the end, where the Stars dropped the ball. The loss put LCC’s record at 1-3. LCC Head Coach Mike Ingram said the team is developing, and the next step in development is end-of-game execution. “We’re just getting better,” Ingram said. “We’ve got a lot of freshmen, got a lot of inexperienced players. If you’ve been watching my reactions a little bit, I know that we’ve got a lot to learn, so there’s no use in (stressing). “(We’re) bringing them along slowly. Guys are getting better. Right now, what we need to work on is closing out games. I think with us being 1-3, we could easily be 4-0 if we could close out some games.” Freshmen Darious Young and Zhervonte Smith were getting many buckets for the Stars, which is becoming routine for the two guards. Smith finished with 15 points. Young had a great overall game with 24 points, 12 boards and five assists. Sophomore Josh Horford was another stabilizing player on the court despite the loss. Horford had a double-double, scoring 13 and grabbing 10 rebounds. Sophomore sharpshooter Kenny Davis, who was shooting 36 percent from three-point range before the loss, said playing his role off the bench as a sophomore helps the team in a few different ways. “I feel like being a sophomore and a leader of the bench … when the bench team goes in there they need a leader,” Davis said. “When I hit threes, I feel like a lot of energy
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Freshman Zhervonte Smith attempts a layup against Trevon Webster from Mott CC on Nov. 11 in the Gannon Gym.
comes (to the team).” The Stars were scheduled to play on Nov. 18 against St.
Clair CC. Their next home game is Wednesday, Nov. 22 against Oakland CC at 7 p.m.
Women’s defense looks promising in loss to Mott CC By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The women’s basketball team looked like the Golden State Warriors in its first game, hitting 13 threes on its way to a 95-65 opening night victory against Oakland CC on Nov. 3. The Stars slipped up in their next game against Mott CC. They led for most of the game before losing 92-82 on Nov. 15. LCC Head Coach Layne Ingram said the 1-3-1 zone is a strong addition to the Stars defense. “We’re a super athletic team,” Ingram said. “You got (sophomores) Kelsey (Finch) and Sarah (Schultz) who are wildly athletic, who have super long arms and are very aggressive. You got (freshman) Jessie (Taylor ) who can play that sideline-to-sideline position.
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Sophomore Sarah Schultz attempts a jump shot.
“(Against Mott) the first time we ran it we got the turnover we wanted, but we missed the layup. … It’s definitely going to be a game-changer and I like to run it out of timeouts when the teams aren’t expecting it and trap to get an easy layup.” Sophomore Lindsay Crim, who scored four points against Mott, said the defense is improving but the rebounding needs work. “Against Mott we didn’t play very good defense and that’s been a struggle for us, so we definitely need to keep working on that,” Crim said. “I thought we played better help defense but our rebounding is really bad right now. Without a post player, it’s not an excuse, but we need to step up as guards and get those rebounds.” Sophomore Destiny Bonds, who
has been struggling with injuries this season, said even though the Stars lost, there are a few bright spots to build on. “At first we started slow but then we picked it up as a team and that’s when we grabbed the lead by 14,” Bonds said. “We had good spurts where we communicated. We’re a short team so we get outrebounded a lot; we did get outhustled on plays, too. “Our defense is pretty good, but we should work on help-side defense. … Our on-the-ball defense is really good, but once we do get beat we have to work on helping the next person.” The Stars were scheduled to play against St. Clair CC at home on Nov. 18. The team’s next game is at Albion College JV on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m.
10|arts and entertainment
nov. 20 - dec. 3, 2017 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Food assistance available for holidays By Sarah Barney A&E Editor The holiday season is here, but, for far too many, the season lacks its cheer due to struggles with food. However, local organizations are striving to aid those in need. One of those organizations is the Greater Lansing Food Bank (GLFB). The organization kicked off its annual holiday campaign on Nov. 3 with the theme, “Hunger is here. So are we.” The campaign, which runs through January, attempts to raise enough food and funds to provide nutritious meals to those in need. “Donations raised through the holiday campaign are critical since they allow us to distribute nutritious food during the winter months, when heating costs and other factors constrain budgets,” said Joe Wald, executive director of GLFB. Those who wish to help can donate food, donate money and/or volunteer. Those in need can receive it by
calling Emergency Food Resources at 2-1-1. Justin Rumenapp, the marketing and communications coordinator for GLFB, explained the use of the phone number for regular distributions. “This is so that clients can get the pantry closest to them, and also so that any single pantry isn’t overwhelmed with everyone coming to the same place at the same time,” Rumenapp said. Assistance for those who need food is available even on the LCC main campus. The Center for Student Services in the Gannon Building has a food pantry of its own. Although the pantry does not have the same resources as GLFB, students can receive sack lunches as well as food items to take home. The pantry is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., as well as Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone looking to help the pantry can do so by donating money or non-perishable food items.
Photo by Sarah Barney
The LCC food pantry is located on the second floor of the Gannon Building, behind the StarZone.
For more information on GLFB, visit https://greaterlansingfoodbank.
org. To support the LCC food pantry, go to www.lcc.edu/givetopantry/
Choreography event showcases student skills By Sarah Barney A&E Editor Room 3119 of the Gannon Building was the stage for LCC’s annual Student Choreography Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 4. Six different dances, ranging from tap, modern and jazz, were performed by students as a part of the fall dance classes’ honor option. The students performed in front of a small, intimate crowd of about 30 people; mostly family and friends. “(The showcase) was a way for them to finish fulfilling the honors option,” explained Vickie Diebold, the dance faculty chair. “It gave them an opportunity to perform their choreography.” Diebold was one of the teachers who mentored the students. “It’s really cool to see them evolve throughout the semester,” Diebold said. “They start with trying to decide what the song is … and then reporting in once a week and showing me their progress. It’s really cool to
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Dance students Devona Strode, Haley Nye, Julie Golden and Abigail Whisman, who performed in the Choreography Showcase, gather for a group photo.
see where they end up with the finished product.” Further events are planned for the dance program in winter and spring. The winter event, set for Sunday, Dec. 17, is the Fall Open House that will showcase the results of the fall dance classes. Styles to be represented include jazz, tap, ballet and modern dance. In April, LCC dance students will perform again for the Spring Dance Concert titled “Painted Ladies.” Auditions to be in the dance concert were held Nov. 17 and 18. Diebold explained the theme “Painted Ladies.” “Inspiration will come from famous paintings of women,” Diebold said. “Each choreographer will select a painting that speaks to them, and then we’re going to tell the story of what we think is happening in the photo.” To keep updated on future performing arts productions, visit https://www.lcc.edu/cma/events/
11|a & E
nov. 20 - dec. 3, 2017 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Various ‘One Book One LCC’ IN BRIEF events get students talking Arts and Entertainment
Wonderland of Lights coming to zoo
By Sarah Barney A&E Editor As a way to engage students with “One Book One LCC,” both a time management workshop and two “Eat and Engage” discussions were held recently. The time management workshop, which featured a presentation by Robin Pizzo, was held on Nov. 8. The discussions were held Nov. 14 and 15. Both events discussed aspects of the book, “Outliers: The Story of Success,” by Malcolm Gladwell, but touched on different areas. The workshop focused on the concept that everyone works with the same 24 hours, but some are able to use their time more efficiently. Attendees were encouraged to work on prioritizing their time and planning their days out. Tarah Gates, a transfer studies major, attended the time management session. “I learned a lot about letting go of stuff that takes up time, to put more time into stuff like homework,” Gates said. “I learned more about how to organize my time by mapping it out.” The “Eat and Engage” discussions focused on purpose and persistence. The discussions were led by Vincent Thurman, the director of the Centre for Engaged Inclusion. Participants were urged to consider their “why” and how they could work toward those inspirations. “It’s not enough to just be inspired, we have to take strong, smart, decisive actions to move forward in the things we want to do,” Thurman said
The Potter Park Zoo will be celebrating the holiday season with festive lights starting Nov. 17 and ending on Dec. 31. Regular animal exhibits will be transformed by lights and holiday displays. Wonderland of Lights will be open Thursdays through Sundays from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for kids 3 to 12 and free for kids under 3. For more information, visit https://potterparkzoo.org/event/wonderland-of-lights/ or call (517) 483-4222.
Album release slated at The Loft
Photo by Sarah Barney
Staff and students listen as Vincent Thurman, the director of the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, talks about how to find a purpose in life during a “One Book One LCC“ discussion session.
during the presentation. Some students attended the events as part of extra-credit opportunities for their classes. Gates was one of those students. However, she said, the events helped her get more out of the book. “When I go to these events it helps me to comprehend the book and be more engaged in the book, so I can
have more of a personal connection to the book,” Gates said. Upcoming “One Book” events include a “Lansing Refugee” discussion Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Thursday, Dec. 7. Further “One Book” events are anticipated in the spring semester. For more information on upcoming events, visit https://www.lcc.edu/ library/about/events/onebook/
The Loft brings top talent to Lansing By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer The Loft serves the Lansing community as a prime spot for live, original touring music. The business is operated by managing partners Jerome White and Scott VanGilder, who opened the place to attract people to the Lansing area. “We are at the center of it all,” VanGilder said. “(We have) lots of parking, proximity to bars and restau-
rants. We are also located on the main bus line from East Lansing and have the CATA Entertainment Express on the weekends.” The Loft is a great place for college students to attend events because tickets sell at affordable prices, with some being free, VanGilder explained. “Our audience varies; we have shows where there are a few (college students) to shows where they are all college students,” VanGilder said.
The Loft has hosted many notable artists in the past including Bastille, Periphery, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Circa Survive and Twenty One pilots. Future events include Young Pioneer (Saturday, Dec. 2), Midnight Gold (a local band from Detroit) and Hundredth. The building can also be rented for private parties and events. For more information and future events visit: https://www.theloftlansing.com/
The Loft in Lansing will host the release party for Hundredth’s release party for its new album, titled, “RARE.” In addition to a performance by Hundredth, Spotlights, Tennis System, Gleemer and All At Once will also play. The show is Thursday, Dec. 7 and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $14 in advance or $16 at the door. For information and tickets, go to https://www.theloftlansing.com/ event/1550961-hundredth-lansing/
Old Town Scrooge Scramble is Dec. 2 Run or walk to support your local community at the Old Town Scrooge Scramble 5K. The Scramble will take place Saturday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. The 5K will start at 1232 Turner St. in Lansing. The price to enter is $25, but will increase on Nov. 24. Awards will be handed out based on age groups. For more information, visit https:// runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/ ScroogeScramble
Refugee exhibit coming to LCC The Centre for Engaged Inclusion in room 2204 of the Gannon Building will host a refuge exhibit and discussion panel. The exhibit will be there from Monday to Friday, Dec. 4 to 8, and the panels will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 6 and 7 from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. The exhibit is a storytelling project covering refugee resettlement in Mid-Michigan. For more information, go to https:// www.lcc.edu/resources/the_centre. or call (517) 483-1616.
12|Arts and entertainment
nov. 20 - dec. 3, 2017 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Mario delivers an ‘Odyssey’ for our time By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief Oddities, hats, marital plans gone wrong and never-before-seen kingdoms fill out the massive journey in “Super Mario Odyssey.” “Super Mario Odyssey” came out on Oct. 27 for Nintendo Switch. At the beginning of this new adventure, players find themselves in the familiar position of chasing down Bowser to rescue Peach. The twist this time is that Mario’s beloved cap is destroyed in the opening scene. Events take another turn after Mario wakes up in a strange new kingdom to the prodding of Cappy, a member of the Cap Kingdom. After exploring the Cap Kingdom, Mario and his new partner start chasing down Bowser.
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Cappy’s reason for joining the fight is as simple as Mario’s; Cappy’s little sister was
captured by Bowser when he attacked the Cap Kingdom. Cappy’s sister appears as
Princess Peach’s tiara. The first levels play out as the tutorial, just as expected. The control scheme in handheld mode and motion control mode feels great. I honestly did not expect the motion controls to feel as natural as they did, but I doff my cap to Nintendo on this one. Certain big moments that were advertised before the release are not a letdown. If the Nintendo Switch is on the wish list for Christmas, be sure to add “Super Mario Odyssey” to it. Overall, “Super Mario Odyssey” is a must-buy for Switch owners. I highly recommend getting a Switch to play this game and some of the other great titles available. Homer’s got nothin’ on this odyssey.
‘Thor: Ragnarok’ one of best Marvel films ever By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor After its release on Nov. 3, “Thor: Ragnarok” shattered the box office, comparable to Thor’s hammer being shattered in the turning point of the movie. The comic book film grossed nearly $123 million in the first weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. After seeing the movie for myself, I would say the audiences saw one of the top-five-best comic book movies ever made. With Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Tom Hiddleston reprising the role of the mischievous Loki and Cate Blanchett playing the evil sister Hela, “Ragnarok” is great. The movie successfully displayed the growth of Thor and his brother Loki, introduced many new characters, including the important Valkyrie, and killed a main character. In addition, Asgard is
taken over, and Thor and Loki attempt to save their home. With all this, it would seem the movie would feel rushed. That was not the case in my eyes. The pacing of the movie was complemented well by characters being introduced throughout. Bringing in Hulk after the first third gave the film exactly what it needed to not feel stale. The Lookout Editor in Chief Aaron Wilton, a huge superhero film fan, said he feels this is the best Hulk movie, which is strange to say, but at the same time I completely agree with him. Hulk’s different moods throughout the film made me connect with the character in ways I did not think I could. Another interesting wrinkle in the movie is the character of Valkyrie, played by Tessa Thompson. Along with her character being a great fighter and a huge part of the movie, Valkyrie is also bisexu-
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al, making her the first LGBTQ+ character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Thor Ragnarok” is an overall delight-
ful movie and does a great job of setting up the next Avengers movie, “Avengers: Infinity War.”
Strange Matter Coffee caffeinates downtown
By Lauren Manzini Staff Writer With a Starbucks and a Biggby on seemingly every street corner, it can be difficult to find high-quality coffee with an emphasis on attention to detail. I love the convenience of Biggby and Starbucks as much as the next person, but on days where I feel like sipping a top-notch roast, chains such as those just don’t cut it. This is why the Strange Matter Coffee Co. is the perfect new addition to Downtown Lansing. Strange Matter Coffee is tapping into
the up-and-coming market of craft coffee; a trendier and more personable market that aims to step outside of the casual “fast-food coffee” box. Many people relate the words “trendy” and, dare I say, “Hipster” with Old Town Lansing. However, in recent years, that market has spilled over into the downtown area, bringing a younger and fresher demographic to downtown. Strange Matter Coffee opened in July, and it came at the perfect time to the perfect location. Playing off the “hipster” vibe I believe it
tries to convey, Strange Matter has a very cozy vibe with eccentric decorations. The tables and bar tops are all polished wood, and the focal wall is purely exposed brick. There are succulent plants on shelves as well, though my favorite feature would have to be the two giant photographs of rabbits on the wall. I don’t know why, but it works. The coffee itself is delicious, and comparable in price to chains such as Biggby or Starbucks. I ordered a vanilla latte, and was pleasantly surprised to find the latte art that had been created on it.
Strange Matter also offers featured teas and fresh bakery items, so I will be returning to try those as well. I may even bring my dog, as there is a jar with dog biscuits behind the counter labeled “doggo treats,” for furry friends who may be waiting in the car for their owners to get their coffee fix. Overall, Strange Matter Coffee is a wonderful addition to downtown Lansing, perfect for those (and their dogs) looking to swap their mundane daily coffee routines for a high-quality coffee experience.
13|distractions
NOV. 20 - DEC. 3, 2017 www.lcc.edu/lookout
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14|opinion
Nov. 20 - dec. 3, 2017 www.lcc.edu/lookout — if you wil —
Turning 21 brings cheers and beers The pending arrival of my birthday is always exciting: making party plans, making gift idea lists for my parents and hanging out with friends never cease to be fun. The wind-up for this, my 21st birthday on Nov. 7, felt the same as all those before. There was big excitement leading up to the day of, but this time, when the “reward” for my diligent waiting came, I felt no rush of endorphins. Going out for alcoholic drinks was just like having any other drink, aside from having to show my driver’s license in order to obtain it. I got to spend time with two of my best friends, who each live an hour away. We went to the movies on Saturday, Nov. 4 to see “Thor Ragnorok,” and met up again on Nov. 7 to go out bar hopping in East Lansing.
Aaron wilton editor in chief
wiltona@lcc.edu
Some of the drinks tasted great and others only served to make me more buzzed. I can’t say that I enjoy the feeling of being buzzed after my brief experience, but I like anything that tastes good. I imagine, moving forward, I will only drink when I have access to something I enjoy the taste of, not just for the buzz. It is possible I just had a bad experience, but being buzzed to me just feels like a light headache and some dizziness. I suppose I laugh a little easier,
Graphic by Nicole Cade
too. Overall, I guess I’m just a stick in the mud with little affiliation for alcohol and its minor effects. Perhaps with the right crowd or at a party it could be fun to “get wasted.” I’m just saying I wouldn’t choose it. Aside from alcohol, nothing changes when turning 21. I felt a little older having my horizontal ID card, but that was it. The biggest highlights of this birthday were the gifts and time with friends. I am the proud new owner of a digital 61-key piano keyboard, several collectible coins and some tasty treats. To anyone who is highly anticipating their 21st birthday, don’t worry too much about the alcohol. In the end, it is the friends, gifts and memories made that will stick with us forever.
— through ashlee’s eyes —
Student submits heartfelt poem about LCC A few weeks ago, our staff received a poem from LCC student Larry Muck. The poem, which was very nicely written, is sort of an homage to LCC. Muck, who is 23 years old, said this is one of the first poems he has written. “Ode to LCC” God created a majestic forest, beautiful with gold covered leafs, Then he gently laid a newborn college at its mighty feet. He called this college LCC and gave her
ashlee Buhler Associate editor
buhlera@lcc.edu
children to nurse, The land gave forth streams of knowledge to quench their youthful thirst.
The days are filled with perfumed colors, that brings warmth to your smile, The nights are alive with a symphony of stars, dancing to the prayers of a child. LCC is forever a painting, its canvas of beauty never complete, For God has smiled upon this place, where Earth and Heaven meet. I asked Muck about his inspiration for writing the poem and this is what he had to say: “I have found that I have grown in
many beautiful and positive ways. The campus is, in a way, a guardian for all of us whom seek knowledge and being a part of a large extended family.” As someone who has never been good at writing poetry, I was very impressed with Muck’s creativity and expression throughout. I thought his appreciation for LCC was refreshing and I believe his poem is worthy of being shared with the LCC community.
— focusing in —
Photo editor job helps to overcome shyness Growing up, I was always a relatively introverted person. During high school I found that sports could be my outlet for that, making friends with teammates and meeting new people. Starting college, I had to find something new, so I applied for the photo editor position at The Lookout. Just thinking about all of the people I would have to meet made me anxious, but I knew that in the long
run it would be beneficial. I have not been here for too long, but I can already say it has definitely made me happier during my college experience. I have attended press conferences and made contacts for my future that I would not have done without my job. I have met new people and learned more about photography as well. Although not all of my encounters
Brianna Bernstein photo editor
bernsteb@lcc.edu
are pleasant – because understandably people don’t want their photo taken on a day where they were not
prepared to be photographed – the good encounters have made up for anything negative. I’ve had peers recognize me and thank me for taking their photo for the newspaper. I have learned that exploring outside of your comfort zone can bring some of the best opportunities along with new experiences. If you see me around the college taking photos, feel free to say hello; and say cheese!
15|opinion
Nov. 20 - Dec. 3, 2017 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —
Mass terrorism brings controversy In recent years, the U.S. has been plagued by record-breaking mass shootings, protests turned violent, bombings and vehicular manslaughter. The U.S. has had three of the deadliest mass shootings within the past year and a half. First (chronologically) was the Orlando nightclub with 49 deaths and over 58 people left injured on June 12, 2016. The second was the country music festival in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, where 58 were killed and another 515 were
injured. And the third one happened Nov. 5 in a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. That shooting resulted in 26 deaths and left 20 more people injured. The Las Vegas shooting is the most deadly shooting in modern U.S. history. Orlando comes in at number two and Texas at number five. The Lookout staff is shaken by the disturbing frequency of these incidents. The sheer amount of death and destruction one person can wreak is un-
believable. Every time massacres like this occur, the debate of gun control is reignited. Each time it comes up, nothing ends up being done. The Lookout staff does not pretend to know how to deal with this heated topic, but we know something has to change to make events like these less possible. We are questioning whether any place is sacred or safe. These shootings happen in places of worship, places of entertainment and places of self-ex-
pression & social interaction. It seems the location makes no difference in the conscience of the shooters, nor does the context of the event. Gun control laws are not the only option to reduce the overwhelming number of massacres. Education and increased security measures can go a long way toward mending the tears in society. This topic is sure to play a big role in future elections and lawmaking, so stay up to date.
— as seen by haneen—
Next time get out and vote; it matters Students make up the largest group of first time voters. Despite the assumption that young voters stay home on election days, 48 percent of college students voted in 2016, up from 45 percent in 2012. A 3 percent spike might not seem like a lot, but that accounts for hundreds of thousands of additional college voters. I made sure that once I was able to, I registered to vote. And so on Tuesday, Nov. 7, I headed to the polls to vote for the first time.
haneen hammad Staff writer
hammadh@lcc.edu
I reached the poll and an older woman was very happy that I was there to vote. Her encounter reminded me why it is important for college students to vote.
There are many reasons to vote. Besides the fact that it is a right, future leaders and the ideas they bring with them should be elected with the input of young individuals. Politicians won't address student needs without student votes. Politicians know who votes each election, and they are more likely to support initiatives that are popular among groups with the highest voter turnout. Although many think their vote doesn’t matter, the college vote can swing elections. According to the
Census Bureau, 2015 stats show there are more than 75 million millennials, a number higher than baby boomers, another important voting bloc. The problem is that college students typically vote in much smaller numbers than older citizens. Millennials represent a powerful political force. For college students to have significant political influence, they must turn out in greater numbers than is traditionally seen. We have a part to play in that.
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What weapon would you use in a zombie apocAlypse?
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the lookout staff —
Aaron wilton
ashlee buhler
editor in chief
Associate editor buhlera@lcc.edu
gillamb@lcc.edu
manzinil@lcc.edu
hammadh@lcc.edu
barneys2@lcc.edu
“A glaive”
“My car”
“Darth Maul’s light saber”
“A sword”
“Rocket launcher”
wiltona@lcc.edu
brodee gillam
sports editor
Lauren Manzini
Ad. Manager
haneen hammad
staff writer
sarah barney
nicole cade
A&E editor
lead paginator
“Flamethrower with unlimited fuel”
“Unlimited supply of throwing axes”
caden@lcc.edu
larry hook
adviser
hookl@lcc.edu
“A 40-ounce baseball bat”
16|LAST LOOK
nov. 20 - dec. 3, 2017 www.lcc.edu/lookout
By Sarah Barney A&E Editor Island Park in Grand Ledge was the site of this year’s LCC “Shot in the Dark” photoshoot on Thursday, Oct. 26. Photography students, graduates, faculty and friends gathered to assist with the final image. The Shot in the Dark is an annual project in which photography students work together to create a night-time image using long exposure. This is the eighth year of the project. “(The) location presented some unique challenges with the large area, and working to include the illuminated Grand Princess riverboat,” said Ike Lea, LCC photography faculty chair. It took three minutes and 45 seconds of exposure to create this year’s image. “The process … involves a tripod mounted camera with a long exposure, while the participants use flashes and flashlights to illuminate the scene,” Lea explained. Chris Cantin, a sophomore photographic imaging major, was one of participants. “I was in charge of lighting the gazebo on the island and a few other people that were helping me light it,”Cantin said.“We had flashlights, speed lights and Lykos light panels.” Participants were able to review the resulting images on a laptop and adjust the number of people and flashes to produce the final image. “(It was) a much larger undertaking than the one we did last year at the Sunken Gardens,” Cantin said. “I’m proud of our giant group effort as a program.”
Students take ‘Shot in the Dark ‘
The 2017 Shot in the Dark photo featured the Grand River in Grand Ledge, including the brightly lighted Grand Princess Riverboat.
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