Volume 59, Issue 11 feb. 19 - march 4, 2018 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
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‘Chocolate Walk’ fun sweetens deal in Lansing Old Town district Photo by Aaron Wilton Sharon Johnson (left) and Raheema Muhammad represent E-scentual Gifts at their Black Business Expo booth in the Gannon Highway on Wednesday, Feb. 14. This year marked the third annual Black Business Expo at LCC as part of Black History Month. Several local businesses were featured, including Cherish and CASE Credit Union. For more about Black History Month events, check out the Community Health Fair story on page 2, as well as the Black Student Union story on page 5.
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Health Fair benefits students, staff By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief Lansing Community College held its 13th annual Community Health Fair event as part of Black History Month on Feb. 7. According to event coordinator Ivy Tagger, who is also a full-time kinesiology professor at LCC, the event brings in different businesses and organizations each year with a few returning members. “I think what always excites me is students that come in learn something different,” Tagger said. “We have different organizations like (Cherish, a women’s hygiene booth). The students have been swarming over there.” She talked about the various services and information packets available from the booths. “We have regulars that come every year like the health department; Walmart comes to do vision testing,” Tagger said. “Lansing Area AIDS Network, they’re doing testing. … For them to come out and bring all of the necessary things to do that testing is a great service.”
One of the other booths was the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (MDIFS). Amy Miilu, the health insurance resource specialist at MDIFS, ran the booth at the health fair. “This is my first time at the health fair,” Miilu said. “It’s really busy; it’s great. I’m here providing health insurance information to students and staff, letting them know that if they have a problem with their insurance company we may be able to help them if they want to file a complaint.” Tagger offered her opinion of what makes the event great. “(Students) are taking charge of their health and I love it,” she said. “We have students who are helping out; who are coordinating and getting other students involved. It’s just exciting. It’s exciting that they want to be involved; it’s exciting that students want to learn more.” The next Black History Month event is set for Tuesday, Feb. 20 in the Gannon Building’s Michigan Room. The event is entitled “Malcolm X Symposium – A Time of War.” The panel-type discussion
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The Community Health Fair took place Feb. 7 in the Gannon Building as part of Black History Month.
is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. The Michigan Room is part of the newly finished conference services area on
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Conference rooms unveiled IN BRIEF By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor After nearly 10 months of construction, one of the newest additions to LCC’s campus is almost complete. The new state-of-the-art conference center, located on the first floor of the Gannon Building, includes two separate conference rooms that will be available for college and community use. The larger room is called the Michigan Room and will seat up to 150 people. The other, the Grand River Room, will seat 50. “The college hosts large meetings regularly to improve our service to students and to collaborate with colleagues, professionals and businesses,” said Tonya Causley, office
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The new Michigan Room will seat 50 people.
project coordinator for the president’s office. “The conference rooms will be a great asset for the college and the community, and will allow us to conduct very important college functions while not displacing students.” Each conference room is up to date with the latest audio and visual technology. Guests will have access to a coat and storage room as well as a buffet room. “Guests may choose from the current vendors in The Commons to have lunch in the Grand River Room,” Causley said. “They may also use Continental Café and Catering to offer buffets, boxed lunches, breakfast or individual sit-down plated service.” LCC President Brent Knight spoke about how the new conference center will be beneficial to the college. “It’s great for the college and the community,” Knight said. “Previously when we held an event we had to move classes or close areas and it didn’t work well.” Causley echoed Knight’s sentiments. “The Gannon Building is 50 years old and the college is continually looking at ways to repurpose spaces to improve functionality,” Causley said. “Previously to host large functions we had to displace students, cancel or move classes.
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Board of Trustees meets Feb. 19 The LCC Board of Trustees will meet again Monday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Administration Building Boardroom. A copy of the meeting materials can be obtained from the Board of Trustees office at (517) 483-5252 or by emailing to duncanb@lcc.star.edu. Photo by Ashlee Buhler
The new conference rooms are on the first floor of the Gannon Building.
“The new conference center will help alleviate that. The location is easily accessible and the space will be rented only when parking is readily available — student parking will always be a priority when scheduling.” After a few finishing touches to the Michigan Room, the conference center will officially be ready for use. According to Knight, Google will be the first group to rent the space when its representatives come to LCC March 9 and 10 for the “Grow with Google” event. A conference services website detailing room configurations, renting costs and catering options will be released soon.
Administration seeking ways to redesign developmental classes By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor All students enter college with different skill levels. Through developmental education classes, LCC aims to help those who struggle in math, reading or writing to be better prepared for the college level courses. However, when the Board of Trustees met on Jan. 22, it passed a resolution to redesign the current developmental education model. “What we’re finding is that we’re still lagging in students being able to complete a college level course successfully, even after they’ve done the developmental education,” said Elaine Pogoncheff, interim provost and senior VP of academic affairs. “What the board is asking is that the administration come up with a new model and some changes to implement recent research … When we look at the data, we see that people who start out in developmental
education drop out along the way or the success rate in a college level course is very small.” While no plans are definite, Pogoncheff said there are plenty of options to consider when it comes to rethinking embedded academic support in the classroom. “Say we have a student that has been identified as needing support in a college level course,” she said. “Perhaps that student is assigned a formal study group that goes along with the course — that is a possibility. Or maybe that student is assigned tutoring that is required and not just voluntary. “There’s a number of things; we don’t have a model yet, but there’s a lot of stuff out there that we’re going to talk about.” A planning committee comprised of representatives from across the college met on Feb. 8 to discuss a plan. Eventually, LCC will have open forums for people to share ideas and give input.
“We really want to think differently than what we’ve always thought when it comes to developmental education,” Pogoncheff said. “We want to have it more individualized for the student’s specific needs and try to help them succeed in a college course sooner.” Provost Office Project Coordinator Rafeeq McGiveron shared his thoughts on redesigning developmental education. “I’ve worked at LCC for 25 years and I’ve never been this excited about such a shift in culture,” McGiveron said. “We’re going to redesign a new system that’s innovative and nimble in getting students right into their college level courses with effective, efficient and appropriate academic support so that they can try to succeed. “LCC is going to be a leader in developmental education redesign, and it’s the students who will benefit.”
Job and Internship fair is Feb. 20 More than 100 employers will be on campus looking to hire LCC students and graduates during a job and internship fair at LCC. The fair will take place Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. at West Campus. For more information, visit https://www.lcc.edu/ces/workthere/
‘Grow with Google’ coming to LCC Local job seekers, students, educators and small business owners will have an opportunity to connect with new digital tools and trainings when “Grow with Google” comes to LCC Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10. Attendees can participate in handson workshops with Google staff on topics ranging from job search strategies to email basics. The second day is designed for educators to learn how to use these tools in the classroom. The event is free and will take place inside the Gannon Building from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 9 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 10.
Lansing Urgent Care has new location The Lansing Urgent Care recently announced the location of its seventh area clinic. The new clinic is at 132 S. Cedar St. in Mason. All Lansing Urgent Care offices provide minor injury and illness healthcare services to surrounding communities. The anticipated opening date for the new location is slated for mid-March.
LCC’s spring break approaching Spring break will be here before you know it! There will be no classes on campus Monday, March 5 through Sunday, March 11. Classes will resume on Monday, March 12.
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Terrorism threat suspect out on bail Damian Walker not allowed on campus By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief LCC campuses were abruptly closed on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 when DeWitt police received a “credible threat.” DeWitt Police then contacted LCC’s police department to manage the closure of LCC’s main, east and west campuses. Later that same day, around 3 p.m., the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, in conjunction with LCC police, apprehended suspect Damian Douglas Walker, an LCC student. Walker, 19, was arraigned on one count of a false report or threat of terrorism. Judge Laura A. Millmore, who oversaw his arraignment, set the bail at $100,000 cash or bond. Walker’s second hearing on Dec.
8 was before Judge Frank J. DeLuca. On Thursday, Jan. 25, Walker had a preliminary examination hearing, which resulted in lowering his bail to $50,000, according to WILX News 10. “The suspect who made threats against LCC last November has been released on bond,” Provost Elaine Pogoncheff said in an email to all LCC employees on Friday, Jan. 26. “As a condition of his release, the court has banned him from all LCC facilities and grounds.” In addition, a report on WILX stated, “There are some restrictions put on Walker. He cannot go on any source of social media.” The original court record includes a ban from alcohol and drugs without a prescription, as well as all fire-
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arms or “other dangerous weapons.” Walker pled not guilty to the charge and will go to trial with a court appointed attorney. Pogoncheff reassured staff members of their safety in her email announcing his posting bail. “We are confident our LCC Police Department and local law enforcement will continue to keep our students and employees safe, as they do every day,” she wrote. Director William French of the LCC Police and Public Safety Office said Feb. 13 that there isn’t much happening now. French added it is basically a waiting game until the trial actually starts. For more information about the initial incident visit The Lookout’s digital article at http://web.lcc.edu/ lookout/2017/12/01/terrorist-threatshuts-down-lcc/
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
LCC cadet stands for the people By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer From childhood, LCC student Anthony Jimenez has been fascinated with fire trucks and policemen. His childhood interest motivated his current career goals toward a field in criminal justice. “At the moment I am taking what is called an Explorers Program outside of my classes as well,” the 18-yearold Jimenez said. “So it’s kind of an introduction to see if I possibly want to do this as a career in the future.” Jimenez has been enrolled in the Lansing Police Explorers program since he was 16. In the program, interested participants are given the opportunity to attend a police ride-along, train in different fields of the police department, and join a summer academy program. When Jimenez is not training with the police department or attending his general education courses, he is working as an LCC Police Cadet. “I like the small little community and the people I work with are a lot of fun,” Jimenez said. “I like the job because there’s a lot of people you can talk to and there are a lot of people you can meet … It’s all about the people for me.” Jimenez said he wanted to stay local with his family and save money by attending LCC.
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During Jimenez’s shifts, he frequently works with fellow police cadet Phillip Nguyen on LCC’s main campus. “We usually walk around, making sure the campus is safe,” Nguyen said. “Looking for leaks, battery jumping car and helping people get their keys when they lock themselves out of their cars.” While many employees working as LCC police cadets are interested in law enforcement, Nguyen said he chose the job unrelated to his field of study, photography. According to Nguyen, Jimenez’s interest in the field and eagerness to learn sets him apart from many co-workers. “I think it’s about where his morals are and I think that his morals are in the right place,” Nguyen said. “Definitely, having good morals and good ethics is the key. “Certain people want to become cops, but they don’t have their morals straight, or they’re too into a certain political party and that kind of skews their judgment.” Among co-workers who view Jimenez in high regard is LCC Dispatch Operations Coordinator Kristy DeRosia. “He is a hard worker and he is dedicated,” DeRosia said. Jimenez said he will continue to work as a police cadet until transferring to Ferris State University in the fall of 2019.
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Black Student Union encourages narrative
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Black Student Union members listen to a presentation from an LCC police officer during the police brutality panel discussion.
By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer LCC’s very own Black Student Union (BSU) is hosting multiple events throughout the month of February in honor of Black History Month. “The purpose of BSU is for us to create a narrative for all students of color to have a place where they are safe,” said Black Student Union President Dorothy Davenport. “We are here to have conversations and educate others about issues that are occurring in our community, so we can learn and grow from them.” BSU meets every other Wednesday from 4 to 5 p.m. in the TLC Library in room 303 and all are welcome to join. “Black Student Union is not just for people of color,” said Angela Hook, one of the club’s three advisers. “We want to give students a platform to talk and ask questions.” In addition to their business meetings, BSU hosts events all throughout the semester. "We have a series of panels that BSU hosts each month that tackles issues head on,” Davenport
said. “This month we had a panel on police brutality …. It’s those conversations that we want to keep going.” Events coming up this month include: * Learning Circle Film Series Discussion on Thursday, Feb. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Centre for Engaged Inclusion; * A field trip to the Jim Crow Museum on Friday, Feb. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; * A Learning Circle Film Discussion on Monday, Feb. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Gannon Building. Keilani Bailey, treasurer of BSU, commented on why she believes the BSU is a great club. “I really like how BSU exposes people to different cultures, and spreads awareness and diversity rather than exclusion,” Bailey said. “Coming in here with an open mind you are able to learn about black culture, minority groups and the problems we face without being attacked because it is a safe area for everyone to talk in.” Visit www.lcc.edu/blackhistorymonth for the full schedule of LCC 2018 Black History Month activities.
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‘Singing man’ brightens LCC campus
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By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer For most people, hearing someone tapping their fingers on the desk or humming along to a song is a major pet- peeve. LCC student Nicole Cade explained how the confident signing of an unknown LCC student brightens her days and the LCC campus, far from being a nuisance. Cade and her friends have named Demitrious Meadows, 24, the “Singing Man” on campus. “He’s around pretty much every day before and after class,” Cade said. “He’s very enthusiastic and he has a very great voice and he’s not afraid to just belt it. It always makes me smile when I’m walking to and from class.” Meadows is a self-taught singer who started out in his church choir. He said on any given day people can find him singing and dancing. “My mom originally started singing and I guess you can say it was passed down to me,” Meadows said. “My mom told me that I was always her music child because when I was born I would not go to sleep unless she had the music turned all the way up in the house. “In a way, she said I was born or bred to do music, whether it was singing or
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Demitrious Meadows, “The Singing Man,” checks his phone in the Gannon Commons area on Feb. 14.
dancing, or whatever else I chose to pursue with it.” Despite high school bullies and selfdoubt, Meadows continues his music career at LCC, gaining a new level of confidence he explained. According to Meadows, singing out
loud is his way to spread positivity. “I’ve had to overcome a lot of stuff; depression and anxiety,” Meadows said. “People use to laugh at me and they use to make fun of me, saying that I sucked at singing and that my dancing is terrible. “(I was) told that I needed to stop and
that I needed to learn to be more normal … Eventually, I got older and my mom kind of helped me. She said ‘If singing and dancing is what you love to do, then who cares what anyone else thinks.’” For Meadows, his ultimate goal in life is to open up a state-of-the-art performing center where people can shed all judgments and criticisms and practice their craft. In order to meet Meadows’ future career goals, LCC music faculty member Jonathan Ten Brink shared his insight on why LCC is a great stepping stone for a career in music. “There are so many opportunities available for students and performance opportunities with specifics to the choir and rock band,” Ten Brink said. “Choir is a place to sing and rock band is a place to play a couple different instruments and/or sing; also a place of expression to put together a couple different songs … “(It is about) getting students certified so they’re qualified to open up their own studio for exactly this thing, so they can start going out in the real world.” Next time you walk to class, keep an ear open for the wide variety of genres, as Meadow sings throughout the hallways as well as offering the occasional dance move.
The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam and Editor in Chief Aaron Wilton asked LCC students:
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“‘The Divine Feminine’ by Mac Miller. I like Mac Miller; it’s been the mood. (The album) is more emotional, more human.”
“My favorite album would probably be ‘The Last Stand’ by Sabaton. They are a really cool Finnish power metal band. They sing about war and it is power metal so it’s great.”
“My favorite album is ‘The Trilogy’ by The Weeknd. I just like that time when he was first starting out (because) his music was great. I still like him to this day. I’ve been to a few concerts. ”
“I’m a pretty big G-Eazy fan. I like G-Eazy a lot, so probably ‘These Things Happen’ or ‘Endless Summer’. (I like it because it’s) mainly what me and my friends used to listen to when we were kids out longboarding.”
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Nassar scandal hits home By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor At one point in time, Larry Nassar was the most prestigious and beloved doctor in the gymnastics community. Now he will forever be the face of what many people are considering the biggest sex abuse scandal in sports history. However, for one LCC employee, this is more than just a scandal all over the news. Rita Wieber, who has been teaching in the Fitness and Wellness Department at LCC for over 15 years, was once close friends with Larry Nassar. Her daughter Jordyn, a world-renowned elite gymnast who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics, began seeing Nassar when she was just 8 years old. On Jan. 19, Rita Wieber found herself in a place where she probably never imagined she would be. Sitting in a media-filled courtroom in Ingham County, it was the first time her daughter publicly spoke about being a victim of Larry Nassar. “In some ways it felt surreal looking at Larry and flashing back to all the years that we knew him and trusted him,” Rita said. “In listening to all of the statements, my heart continued to break realizing that he had deeply hurt so many.”
As part of his plea deal, Nassar had to listen to victim impact statements from every woman who wanted to speak. The sentencing, which was originally estimated to take about four days, ended up taking seven, as more and more women found the courage to speak with each passing day. Rita said she believes the overwhelming amount of support from friends, family and the community made Jordyn’s decision to come forward much easier. “I think we all saw with the growing number of survivors coming forward that strength comes in numbers,” Rita said. “Judge (Rosemarie) Aquilina deserves so much credit for providing the outlet for these survivors to find their voice.” Jordyn was one of 156 women who found her voice in the Ingham County courtroom. The DeWitt native fought back tears as she read her statement — detailing how she had been manipulated over the years and her trust betrayed. “The worst part was that I had no idea he was sexually abusing me for his own benefit,” Jordyn read aloud. “I knew it felt strange, but he was the national team doctor. Who was I to question his treatments or – even more – risk my chance at making the
Olympic Team? “To this day, I still don’t know how he could have been allowed to do this for so long. My teammates and I were subjected to his medical care every single month at the national-team training center in Texas. He was the only male allowed to be present in the athlete dorm rooms to do whatever treatments he wanted. “He was allowed to treat us in hotel rooms alone without any supervision … Nobody was protecting us from being taken advantage of. Nobody was even concerned whether or not we were being sexually abused. I was not protected, and neither were my teammates.” Jordyn added that the lack of accountability from USA Gymnastics, the United States Olympic Committee and Michigan State University has left her with feelings of disappointment, confusion and shame. While Rita said she has feelings of pain and guilt as a mother, she knows it pales in comparison to the pain that the many survivors have felt, and will continue to feel, for the years to come. Nassar will be spending the remainder of his life in prison — which Rita said is well deserved – but the fight for justice doesn’t
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Jordyn Wieber (center) hugs former USA Olympics teammate Aly Raisman during the Ingham County sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar. Wieber’s mother, Rita Wieber, looks on.
stop there. “All of the individuals that enabled him in some way, either by ignoring complaints, not monitoring what he was doing, or hiding what he was doing need to be held accountable,” Wieber said. “Further, I believe there is a culture in some sports, especially gymnastics, of disregarding the behavior of abusive coaches who create fearful environments. “Ultimately, a climate of fear can cause athletes to suppress or even hide pain, depression, anxiety or, as in this case, questions of inappropriate touching.”
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Stars men look lethal vs. Muskegon By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The ball is moving, shots are falling and the Stars look like postseason threats. Even though the LCC men’s basketball team cannot win the MCCAA West Conference, it can still make noise in district tournament play. The Stars proved this against Muskegon CC at home on Feb. 14 with a 102-89 victory. The win pushed the Stars’ record to 9-14 overall and 7-7 in the conference. LCC was well-rounded in the win, finishing with 17 assists. All five starters scored in double digits. Sophomore Josh Horford scored a game-high 20 points, including two three-pointers and six of seven free throws. Freshman starting point guard Tony Trice got the ball moving and had another strong game for the Stars. He grabbed seven rebounds and dealt seven assists while making 11 of his 14 attempts at the free-throw line to finish with 19 points. Trice said the coaching staff has helped him be more comfortable running the offense. “The way our offense is run, it’s pretty easy,” Trice said. “Every day
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Sophomore Max Walz prepares for an offensive rebound against Muskegon CC in Gannon Gym on Feb. 14.
we work on what options we have (on the) break. … The defense tends to play me the same or play our shooters (the same) and we have a lot of assets to our team. “I just tend to read how the defense
plays it and … lately I’ve been making the right read.” Freshman sharpshooter Kaleb Barrett also played well on both ends of the floor. Barrett finished with 19 points and finished three of eight from
deep. Barrett, who had struggled with his shot earlier in the season, said the talent level change affected his play to begin the year, but he has figured it out. “My confidence was the biggest thing,” Barrett said. “My competition in high school wasn’t as good, of course, as college. So it took me a little more (time) than I wanted to get into the swing of things. “I feel like my confidence is there now.” The Stars have played well after leading scorer freshman Darious Young went down with a concussion. Implementing Young back into the offense, with the rest of the team looking as confident as ever, could make the Stars lethal on both ends. Young said with the team clicking it makes it easier for him and the team to succeed. “When I’m playing off the ball, it makes it a lot easier (on me),” Young said. “(Teams) have to check Tony, people have to check Kaleb … We (are) playing the highest level of basketball. I’m not worried about putting up numbers, I’m worried about winning.” The Stars next home game is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21 against Lake Michigan College at 7:30 p.m.
Women struggle on glass in loss By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor After only having six players available against Grand Rapids CC on Feb. 10, the Stars had two of their starters back in the 83-77 home loss against Muskegon CC on Feb. 14. The LCC women’s basketball team played well in most areas against MCC. The team only turned the ball over 10 times, had 17 assists and made 12 threes. But the Jayhawks had the better player that game. Muskegon’s Delaney Bolles scored 38 points and 15 rebounds and caused issues on the boards for the Stars all night. LCC Head Coach Layne Ingram said no matter who the Stars are playing, grabbing boards is about trying hard. “At the end of the day, rebounding is all about effort,” Ingram said. “Our girls have to be tough enough, smart enough and strong enough to play with that effort. “That’s the bottom line. It doesn’t matter how big you are because you can box out and get the ball.” LCC sophomore Lindsey Crim, who had a good overall game with 13 points, five rebounds and eight
assists, gave some insight into how she gets her teammates open. “I would try to get my girl to guard me and maybe (sophomore) Kelsey (Finch)’s too and then I’d screen her off.Then Kelsey would go the opposite way and then I’d pass her the ball,” Crim said. “I try to get more people to guard me because we are really good at driving and kicking because we can shoot well.” Ingram said sophomore Sarah Schultz, who scored 25 points and made four threes, has continued to improve throughout the season because of her work ethic in practice. “Sarah played incredible tonight,” Ingram said. “She got in foul trouble early and that hurt us but Sarah was incredible. She was doing all the things that she’s really good at. “At practice, she works the hardest. She wins every sprint. When we’re doing drills she goes game speed every single time. … At the end of the day, Sarah works hard. And when you practice game speed, when it’s time to play in the game, you’re going to actually be able to do that stuff in the game. The Stars next home game is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 21 against Lake Michigan College at 7:30 p.m.
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Freshman Jaylynn Williams drives to the basket against Grand Rapids Community College on Saturday, Feb. 10.
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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Freshman Taylor helps spark Stars
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The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC freshman basketball guard Jessica Taylor. The Stockbridge graduate has averaged 14.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in conference play this season through Feb. 13.
What athlete inspires you the most? “My older sister, Breanna, is the athlete that inspires me the most; just because she was always the player that had a great work ethic and leadership (skills).” Why did you start playing basketball? “The reason I started playing was because of (Breanna). I basically got
dragged to the gym every time she went for a practice or a game.” What do you want to do after LCC? “I want to continue studying kinesiology in pursuit of becoming a physical therapist.” What is your most memorable moment playing basketball? “My most memorable moment in high school was
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having the most assists in a women’s game with 13 (assists).” What is your most embarrassing moment? “My very first shot as a freshman on varsity in high school was a step-back three and it didn’t come anywhere close to going in.” What do you want to take away from your time at LCC?
“I want to take away the mental toughness that Coach (Layne Ingram) has really emphasized this season. I just feel it’s an important thing to have throughout life all together.” What are your goals for this season? “Just to become a better basketball player in general, (but) focusing on my decision making specifically.”
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New coach: a beard that does not bend or break After Super Bowl LII finished up and the Philadelphia Eagles won their first championship, 41-33 over the New England Patriots, Detroit Lions fans seemed worried. If you asked most Detroit fans about new Head Coach Matt Patricia that night, it seemed as if the Lions had signed the local dentist to a five-year contract. Patricia, formerly the Patriots defensive coordinator, figured out how to keep his “bend-don’t-break” defense together, which is aimed to give up yards and not points, for a whole season. On the biggest stage, the Eagles talent was better than New England’s. That is not
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Patricia’s fault. Repeat. That is not Patricia’s fault. By glancing at the roster or listening to fans and experts talk about New England this season, it was a miracle that the defense did not fall apart sooner. With a slow front seven and defensive
backs who barely got on the same page by the fifth week of the season, it was up to Patricia to put his players in the best positions to succeed. He did just that. The Patriots forced 10 of 12 opponents to score less than 20 points after Week 5 in 2017. Now imagine giving Patricia the keys to the defense that includes Darius Slay (who tied for the most interceptions in the league in 2017 with eight) Jarrad Davis, Glover Quin and Ziggy Ansah (12 sacks in 2017). He no longer has to play with handicaps and this will not break when it bends. All I’m saying is, why give up on
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‘Chocolate Walk’ melts Old Town By Sarah Barney A&E Editor Sparkly rings and creme-filled fish were just some of the unique, gourmet chocolates handed out as a part of Old Town’s fourth annual “Chocolate Walk.” A total of 21 businesses participated in the event Thursday, Feb. 8. Each merchant handed out a chocolate piece, giving walkers (who paid a $25 or $30 entry fee) a chance to collect a total of two pounds of chocolate. Where the Wild Things Bloom, a floral shop that opened Jan. 1, handed out chocolate-covered strawberries. “We’re really new to the community,” owner Brittany Simmons said. “It’s one of the first events we’ve done in Old Town. For a lot of people that come in, it’s their first time here.” At Old Town General Store, walkers received a small chocolate bar and truffle from Birmingham Chocolate. A chocolate ambassador from Birmingham Chocolate, Alicia Roberts, was on site to give information about
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Alicia Roberts, chocolate ambassador for Birmingham Chocolate, explains the various types of chocolate that participants in the Chocolate Walk can choose from.
the chocolates and the company. “We do hand-crafted artisan chocolates,” Roberts explained. “(For the event), we have chocolate truffles, and we also have vegan chocolate bars: Pistachio Cherry, Macadamia Chai and Salted Toasted Coconut – that’s our most popular flavor.” Cameron Flynn, who attended the event, said he thought it showed creativity. “The chocolates were a great way to show the creative styles that many of the businesses have,” said Flynn. “It was kind of like trick-or-treating, but for Valentine’s Day.” The next event set for Old Town is the “Brrs, Beards and Brews – A Lumberjack Festival” on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 12 to 5 p.m. For information on Where the Wild Things Bloom or Birmingham Chocolate, go to https://www.facebook.com/ wildthingsbloom/ or https://www.birminghamchocolate.com/. For information on future Old Town events, go to http://iloveoldtown.org/calendar/
Unique games highlight event at UrbanBeat By Sarah Barney A&E Editor Monopoly, Clue and other typical games were nowhere in sight during the weekly game night at the UrbanBeat Event Center in Lansing’s Old Town on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Instead, less-known games such as Splendor or Codenames covered the tables. Tyson Cowles, a regular at the game night, brings quite a few of his own games to the nights. “There’s a wide variety of different games; often times we end up playing a lot of the same games, but then often we mix it up,” Cowles said. “We have a whole table full of different games.” Lulu Hall has been attending game nights for the past five or six years. She helped organize the game night at UrbanBeat. “UrbanBeat had put out that it was probably going to do one, so I said, ‘Hey, I know a bunch of people that are looking for a game night,’” Hall said.
Hall first started attending game nights after her child went off to college. “I thought it was amazing,” Hall said. “People of all different ages … you meet people from other paths that you wouldn’t normally. I’ve gotten to know everybody in here.” Cowles also talked about his experiences at game night. “There’s lots of friendly people and I’ve developed a number of deep friendships here,” Cowles said. “Game night is probably the highlight of my week.” The game night takes place every Tuesday at UrbanBeat Event Center, with the next two events taking place Feb. 20 and 27. It goes from 7 to 11 p.m. and is a 21-and-over event. Alcoholic drinks and paninis are available for ordering. For more information, contact UrbanBeat Event Center at (517) 3318440 or search for the “Old Town Game Night” event on Facebook.
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From left, Tyson Cowles, Ian Meyers, Sarah Vowels, Micheal Shortz and Lisa Wallace play "Ooga," a dinosaur hunting board game at the Tuesday, Feb. 13 game night at UrbanBeat in Old Town.
11|A & E
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LCC celebrates ‘Darwin Day’ IN BRIEF By Sarah Barney A&E Editor While Charles Darwin was born Feb. 12, it was Thursday, Feb. 15 when LCC faculty handed out birthday cake and set up presentations. The seven different displays and slices of cake were available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Gannon Building. All of the presentations related to Darwin and his studies in one way or another. Some were even as modern as what he would have tweeted while on his ship, “The Beagle.” Other belated Darwin Day presentations included “Beaks & Tools” and “Isolate DNA.” Ying Chen, a human physiology teacher at LCC, ran the “Beaks & Tools” display. For the display, two students could compete with either chopsticks or a clothespin that represented beaks on a bird. Racing against a timer, they would attempt to gather as many beans as possible into a cup, which represented the bird’s stomach. “This presentation is about natural selection,” Chen said. “If one has more beans, that bird will have a greater chance to survive. “Chopsticks usually win. They’re more fit for the bean’s shape.”
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LCC holds film series discussion As a part of Black History Month, LCC will be holding viewings and discussions of select films. Showings in February include “The Kalief Brown Story” on Thursday, Feb. 22 in The Centre for Engaged Inclusion and “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin” on Monday, Feb. 26 in Gannon Building room 2214. Both will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. and are free events. For further information on Black History Month events, go to https://lcc.edu/ studentlife/bhm/
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Robin McGuire, a biology teacher, hands out sheet cake to students as a part of the Thursday, Feb. 15 celebrations for Charles Darwin's birthday.
With the “Isolate DNA” presentation, students were able to extract DNA from their cheeks and observe it in vials. The display was demonstrated by Alicia Musser, who teaches microbiology at LCC. “We’re looking at DNA, which is the genetic information that gives us all of our traits,” Musser said. “(Darwin) was
studying evolution. He was studying how populations change over time, and the reason that they change is there’s variation in genetics. “Darwin didn’t know about DNA, but his theory is based on it.” To check for future events at LCC, go to https://www.lcc.edu/calendar/all_ calendars.asp
Volunteers make Valentines for seniors By Sarah Barney A&E Editor Volunteers of all ages came out to create cards for senior citizens during the “Valentine’s Card Making Soiree” event at REO Town Marketplace. The event, which took place Tuesday, Feb. 13, was put together by Rachael Loucks Nicol of Daring Enterprises LC3. Volunteers came in between 5 and 9 p.m. to create Valentine’s Day cards that were later delivered to local senior citizens. While supplies were provided, volunteers were encouraged to bring supplies of their own as well. “My hope is to have approximately 10 to 20 people participate in card making throughout the night,” Nicol said. Joy Baldwin attended the event as part of a “Galentine’s Day” celebration her friend planned. “(Seniors) need as much attention as (they) can get,” Baldwin said. “I’m more than happy to spend a little time making
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Sarah Iggs, Rachel Bailey, Lisa Van Curen and Joy Baldwin work to create Valentine's Day cards during the event on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
their day special.” Baldwin spoke about seniors being distanced from loved ones. “I think a lot of seniors lose touch, and maybe their families are far away from them and they’re a little more isolated,” Baldwin said. “I think it’s a beautiful thing to do what we can to make them feel less isolated.” The cards were delivered to The Willows at East Lansing Assisted
Living Center. “It’s amazing what an impact simple gestures of kindness can make for people that feel alone or isolated,” Nicol said. Nicol talked about her goals for the night. “(I want) to provide a safe, creative space for people to gather and support their community by sharing love with personalized cards,” Nicol said. Nicol lives with a brain injury and said she has been stuck at home in the past as a result. “I know there are others in a similar position,” Nicol explained. “I put together this event to try to help others feel less alone on a day that can feel especially lonely for those without a significant other or family nearby.” For more information on Daring Enterprises LC3 and REO Town Marketplace, go to https://www.facebook.com/ daring2pursue/ or https://www.reotownmarketplace.com/
“The Flick,” directed by John Lepard, will debut Friday to Sunday, March 16 to 18. The show will take place at the Miller Performing Arts Center in Lansing. The show begins at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Visit goo.gl/EMkzt7 for more information.
‘Arts Night Out’ warms Old Town Looking for a free event to get out of the house and see some art? “Arts Night Out” in Old Town is perfect for that. The event, falling on Friday, March 2, will feature live music, art demos and more. Admission is free and the event takes place in multiple venues. For more information and specific locations, call (517) 372-4636 or go to http://myartsnightout.com/
Avenue Cafe hosts ‘Brew & View’ “Brew & View” returns to the Avenue Cafe with a showing of “Beetlejuice.” The showing will also include three thirdplace winners from the 2017 Fortnight Film Contest. The movies begin at 8 p.m. with music starting afterwards. Admission is free with drinks and food available to purchase. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/events/430783460674217/
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‘Den of Thieves’ steals hearts By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor Fans of movies about elaborate, high-risk robbery usually get one high-quality film of the genre a year. This year, “Den of Thieves” is that one. “Den of Thieves” is a 140-minute film, directed by Christian Gudegast. It stars Gerard Butler, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Pablo Schreiber and O’Shea Jackson Jr. Schreiber plays Rey Merrimen, a criminal who has recently got out of prison and has gathered his crew for his greatest robbery: The Los Angeles Federal Reserve. The crew consists of Cent’s character, Levi; Donnie played by Jackson Jr.; and a few other side characters. Butler’s character, Nick O’Brien, is the leader of a shady cop group named “The Regulators.”
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The film plays out in a way audiences would expect, with Merriman and O’Brien colliding constantly to test each other’s mental and physical skills. This does not make the film simplistic in any way. With both characters being as complex as they turn out to be, you are never sure what the next chess move is for either. While watching the movies, the spots that seem long and useless come together to illustrate how hard it is to break into the Federal Reserve. Jackson Jr. made me so invested in his character that I wanted him to get even more screen time than he did. This is one of my favorite films early this year. It may not win an Academy Award, but it captures all the best elements of this genre.
ChouPli serves up Middle Eastern cuisine By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer If you are looking for fresh, quick, authentic Turkish/Middle Eastern cuisine, ChouPli Wood-Fired Kabob is the place to go. Located at 4411 W. Saginaw Highway in Lansing, ChouPli serves authentic wood-fired kabobs, shawarma, falafel and other Turkish/ Mediterranean specialties. Customers choose from a plate or wrap option, and dress it with a wide variety of side dishes and toppings. Vegetarian selections include fresh-
ly-made falafel, haloumi cheese kabobs, Mediterranean salads and more. After sampling many of the menu items offered by the welcoming cook, I ordered a skewer of meat from a chilled glass case. My choices included chicken, beef, kofta (Turkish meatballs), lamb and a couple of veggie options. I chose the chicken kabob combo plate that comes with three sides. My food was cooked on a large charcoal grill and served within 10 minutes. Because the chicken was cooked on a charcoal grill, the chick-
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en had a smokey flavoring, which was quite unique compared to other restaurants at which I I have eaten. The side dishes also reflected more care and attention than most. The
eggplant (Soslu Patlıcan), bulgur and hummus are the best I have had in the Lansing region. In addition to the three sides that come with the combo plate, I ordered my favorite side, tabooli, with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds on top. The fast, inexpensive, healthy food served at ChouPli appeals to a variety of diets, with plates and combos ranging from $5 to $8. ChouPli offers dine-in or takeout and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed Sundays.
When life hands you tragedy, write poetry By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer My friend Lauren always seems a step ahead when it comes to the latest music and books. On her kitchen table last fall sat a copy of Rupi Kaur’s poetry book, “The Sun and Her Flowers.” She told me she had read it a few times, how it was a quick read, and she had finished cover to cover the first time she opened it. So last Christmas, I purchased the book as a gift for my mother. As I sat ready to wrap it, I read a page, then another, and another. After diving into the book and bending the spine, I decided to keep the copy.
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On Christmas Day, I opened a gift from my sister, a copy of “The Sun and Her Flowers.” At that point, it was made clear that this book was of interest to many readers around me. “The Sun and Her Flowers,” published in October of 2017, is Kaur’s second poetry book. The first, “Milk and Honey,” was published in 2014. Kaur’s first book addresses topics of love, loss, trauma, abuse, healing and femininity. Although her second book covers similar topics, it also includes topics on migration and revolution, which appealed much more to me. “The Sun and Her Flowers” is split up into sections: wilting, falling, rooting, ris-
ing and blooming. Each section is something new to be anticipated. Her words and emotions are raw and unapologetic. Many of the poems are accompanied by her own doodles, which evoke emotions of love and physical trauma. I encourage, every book lover and poetry fan to grab a copy of “The Sun and Her Flower.” Fill your soul with it and share that experience with a friend. Kaur broke boundaries with her second book and shared the most intimate and sensitive aspects of her life on paper. Although Kaur has faced more in life than many people could handle, she is a ray of light and hope for what a strong women is.
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14|opinion
feb. 19 - march 4, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout — through ashlee’s eyes —
Why wasn’t Nassar stopped sooner?
On Feb. 5, Larry Nassar received his final prison sentence. After listening to over 200 of his victims speak in court, Nassar will spend the rest of his life in prison. Nassar is a former USA Gymnastics national team doctor and an osteopathic physician at Michigan State University. He was a master manipulator who hid behind Olympic rings and a Spartan head to gain the trust of young girls and their families. However he didn’t act alone. There were too many adults who protected him, enabled him and allowed him to get away with his acts for as long as he did. Girls began reporting Nassar as early as the 1990s. In fact, the first known complaint came in 1994 from a gymnast who would go on to represent the USA at the 2000 Olympics. Athletes from Michigan State complained to coaches in 1998 and 2000, but the University took no action.
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Kathie Klages, who was the head coach of the MSU gymnastics team at the time, continuously defended Nassar’s behavior, and even discouraged girls on her team from reporting him. In 2004, a 17-year-old girl went to Meridian Township Police and filed a complaint against Nassar. Officers closed the case after MSU insisted his behavior was a legitimate medical procedure. In 2014 MSU finally conducted an investigation on Nassar. The result? Four doctors —all who had ties to Nassar — vouched for
his so-called “legit medical procedures.” MSU once again cleared his name and allowed him to continue seeing patients. Meanwhile, Nassar had also been working with the US national team and at Twistars Gymnastics in the Lansing area. John Geddert, the owner of this gym and a longtime friend of Nassar, allegedly walked in on one of his athletes being assaulted, made a joke about it and left the room. He also received a complaint about Nassar in 1997 but didn’t go to police. USA Gymnastics created the perfect environment for Nassar to prey on young girls by allowing him to be alone with athletes, and even go in their hotel rooms at night for “treatments.” After learning of the abuse, they allowed Nassar to resign in 2015 and didn’t even report him to the FBI until five weeks later. During this time, Nassar was still employed (and abusing girls) at MSU and Twistars.
Nassar also went on to run for the Holt School Board and received 21 percent of the votes. It took child pornography and an overwhelming amount of girls coming forward for Nassar to finally go to jail in 2016. In the months since, many of the people who covered up his abuse either retired (how convenient) or were allowed to resign from their positions, rather than being fired. These adults who failed so many girls are getting to quietly fade away from the situation like they want to. They need to be held accountable. It’s disturbing to think about the number of people who knew about what Nassar was doing and dismissed it. The list of names at Michigan State and USA Gymnastics is longer than I can even fit here. People always ask “why didn’t these girls speak up?” The sad reality is, they tried to. Nobody listened.
— if you wil —
Aging feline requires renewed dedication playful, adorable and healthy fluff Once upon a time there lived ball since day one. a family with two young boys. Now nearing age 17 (he was Their home was happy. Howevborn around mid-April), he has er, it seemed like something was developed hyperthyroidism. In missing. simple terms, although he is hunThe mother of these two boys said to the younger one, “We’re gry all the time, he has lost almost going to get a kitten.” The boy exthree pounds! So, we ordered a bottle of “Thyploded with excitement over getFLUFFY roid Support” for aging felines. ting his first pet. That was all almost 17 years ago and the Fluffy needs two doses per day of four drops taken orally. Remember, I said “temyounger boy was me. Fluffy, our cat, has been a temperamental, peramental,” a.k.a. “does not like being
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force-fed medication.” Luckily, the website says it is OK to mix the medicine into his food. Fluffy, like most cats, loves soft, canned cat food.
We manage to mix it into the canned food and make him think he is getting a treat instead of being fooled into taking medicine. Fluffy’s been on the medication for a few days now. He seems to be less desperate to get food already. I hope this works out and he lives on to be 20-plus. I will try my best to give future updates to readers. It could take a couple weeks to see real improvement in his condition. Fluffy is basically the younger brother I never had. I’ll do whatever I can to keep him around.
— stocken speaks—
Seasonal Affective Disorder: a ‘SAD’ roommate I wish I could wake up, surrounded by palm trees, salty breezes and warm weather to thaw out my bones. But, with limited funds these days, I won’t be going on any tropical vacations in the near future. So, I read. I’ve been reading a lot over the past two months to dissolve myself into someone else’s world. Currently, I’m Astrid, an orphan inquiring about life around me, from Janet Finch’s book, “White Oleander.” If you haven’t guessed already, I’ve been combatting issues with Seasonal Affective
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Disorder (SAD), more commonly known as the winter blues. To me though, SAD is more than the blues. It’s the invisible anxiety crawling under my skin.
It is a whisper inside my head instructing me to discontinue laughter and smiling and, when the whisper roars, tears are cued at random times in random places. Being emotional has never made me feel weak, but this is a different kind of emotion. It is a hopeless feeling, made worse with every cold front. My seasonal emotions are as intense as heartache that appears and vanishes at about the same starting and ending point each year; despite what I maintain as positive in my life. According to the American Family Physi-
cian website, “about 4 to 6 percent of people may have winter depression. Another 10 to 20 percent may have mild SAD.” If my column resonates with you and how you’re feeling, maybe visiting your doctor is a good first step. For me, being aware is an important step in easing my disorder. I’ll take a walk throughout the mall, stay on top of homework, maintain house chores, and love on my kid and fiancé. Remember to eat healthy foods, pet a cat, talk out your emotions with a friend and, most importantly, remember spring is less than two months away.
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feb. 19 - march 4, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —
Indians ditching Chief Wahoo logo Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians have had the iconic Chief Wahoo logo since 1947. There has long been a push by the local Native American tribes to remove this logo because of its offensive depiction of the native peoples. This long back and forth has finally come to a conclusion, with the Indians agreeing to remove Chief Wahoo from all hats and uniforms by 2019. The last big move in this controversial saga was the demotion of Chief Wahoo to “alternate logo” status in 2014. The Indians have not announced any plans to change the franchise name, though. The Lookout staff is somewhat divided on this topic. We can agree that the logo is racist, but we also
know that longstanding logos can be hard to drop. Dozens of professional sports teams seem to be competing for “most boring logo,” which is what we don’t want. The staff hopes that when the Indians eliminate Chief Wahoo they look for another creative logo to use, at least as an alternate. The basic red “C” logo is about as exciting as reading the phonebook. It is worth mentioning that 2018 Hall of Fame inductee Jim Thome, who played for the Indians for 13 seasons, said he doesn’t want his plaque to have Chief Wahoo on the hat. “I know my decision would be to wear the “C” because I think it’s the
right thing to do,” Thome told Sports Illustrated. “I think I need to have a
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conversation with the Hall of Fame because of all the history and everything involved.” The Lookout staff stands behind Thome’s stance, and hopes the Hall of Fame makes the right decision about his plaque. The NCAA has already pushed all colleges and universities wishing to compete in state and national events to remove insensitive logos, or get permission from local tribe leadership. The MLB, NFL and NHL should follow suit. We think it is best in the long run to switch logos. We want people at the games focused on watching great players do amazing things, instead of worrying about offending others or supporting a racist depiction.
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Less time on social media is a good thing If you know me, then you know trying to get in touch with me is always difficult. The reason is that my phone is rarely with me and if it is, it’s dead or about to die. Most of the times it happens on accident. I leave it at home because I rush out in the morning, or it is not charged because I forget to charge it. But one thing that I have recently noticed is the extra time I have without it. I’m more productive. Less of my time is spent on social media and more on school work. After realizing the positive effect
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of not having my phone I have challenged myself to distance myself from my cell phone, particularly social media. I’ve scheduled times in the day where I allow myself to use my cell phone, and other times where
I force myself to turn it off and hide it away from sight. At times this was easy and lovely. I no longer cared much about what everyone was doing with their lives, and concentrated on what was happening in mine. It also equated to more time, which meant more time for myself. God knows I need that. But not using social media was also difficult, especially when it got close to deadlines for my articles and opinion columns. The expectation as a writer is to use social media and technology to communicate and net-
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work with individuals. I feel as a writer, my career requires me to maintain a social media presence. I have to be consistently caught up with what is happening around the world. Without social media, especially Twitter, that becomes difficult. So I improvise. I read newspapers, journals and articles, which some might argue is better than retrieving news from Facebook or Twitter. For me, a social media cleanse is effective and rewarding. Would you be able to quit social media?
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Courtside Pride
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Juliana Lewis was the winner of a halftime musical chairs layup game at halftime. She won an LCC bag, T-shirt and water bottle.
By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer The Gannon Gym was full of spirit as fans watched the LCC women’s basketball team play against the Grand Rapids Raiders at the first-ever Full Court Pride event on Saturday, Feb. 10. Layne Ingram, the organizer of the event, as well as the coach of the LCC women’s basketball team, said he thought the event went well despite the harsh weather. “Full Court Pride was a way for us to show that the college is extremely inclusive (and) open to diversity.” Ingram explained. Despite an 81-71 loss, the Stars fought hard and entertained the crowd of about 100 people. Some of the features included free T-shirts, raffles, prizes for halftime contests and free food after the game. Juliana Lewis, 13, the daughter of Dean of Student Affairs Chris Lewis, won a game of layup musical chairs against six other competitors. “Everyone is coming together and it’s great that I can be together with everyone and play games and win prizes,” Lewis said. “It’s super fun.” There was also a half-court shot contest. The first one to shoot, L.J. Holmes, made his shot and received a CASE Credit Union duffle bag. “I think I missed my calling with basketball,” said the 19-year-old Holmes. “I should be a basketball player.”
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LCC Women’s Basketball Coach Layne Ingram sets up a play for his team during a timeout in the Stars’ game against Grand Rapids Community College on Feb. 10. Ingram was the organizer of the Full Court Pride event.
Holmes also said he enjoyed Full Court Pride. “It’s just cool to have events like this, especially when we have this platform to reach people; might as well use it for good,” Holmes said. The LCC women played well and fought hard despite missing three starting players. “I like how we played as a team today,” sophomore guard Destiny Bonds said
At left, the Lansing Community College Cheerleading Squad gets the crowd fired up during the first-ever Full Court Pride event on Feb. 10 in the Gannon Building Gymnasium. At right, Debryahn Threatt a sophomore guard from East Lansing, signs autographs during a post-game luncheon in the Gannon Commons as teammate Destiny Bonds, a sophomore guard from Elkhart, Ind., looks on. Those who attended the game were treated to a free lunch, autographs and LGBTQ+ information following the event. Photos by Danielle Hook
while signing post-game autographs. “Chemistry was good. We trusted each other.” Coach Ingram agreed, and said he appreciated the crowd support. “I think the engagement during the game was great… and obviously I’m happy with the way that the kids played.” Ingram also thanked CASE Credit Union and the Salus Center of Lansing for sponsoring the event.