Volume 59, Issue 12
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Dr. David Pilgrim (right), founder and curator of the Jim Crow Museum in Big Rapids, addresses LCC anthropology and sociology students at the end of their tour on Friday, Feb. 23. The students were able to receive an exclusive tour led by Pilgrim. For more information on what students learned about during the tour, see page 10 of this issue.
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Google to host workshop on campus By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor LCC students and the Lansing community will have an opportunity to brush up on their digital skills when the “Grow with Google” tour makes a stop on main campus. Lansing will be only the third city in the nation to host the tour. The free twoday event will be held in the new conference center on the first floor of the Gannon Building from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 9, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 10. All are welcome. The focus of the workshop is to help job-seekers, small business owners and educators improve their technological skills. The event will feature a hands-on, interactive environment where attendees can learn directly from Google staff. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and the entire capital
region to benefit from this innovative learning experience,” said LCC President Brent Knight. “The success of our students is priority number one and this event will help further prepare and empower them to succeed in the classroom and beyond.” Marilyn Twine, director of public relations for LCC, said around 1,000 people are expected to attend the event. She encouraged everyone to come out and take advantage of this amazing opportunity. “Anyone who wants to improve their digital skills should attend,” Twine said. “Anyone who wants to improve their job search skills, (has) questions about search engine optimization, or they’re curious about online safety; there really is something for everyone. “The second day of the tour is specifically designed for educators with a focus on improving digital skills related to lesson plans, blended learning curriculum, collaborative tools and a
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The “Grow with Google” workshop will take place Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10 in the new conference center on the first floor of the Gannon Building at LCC.
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Fair teams volunteers with agencies By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer Throughout the hallway of the Gannon Building’s second floor on Feb. 27, local non-profit organizations gathered for this year’s Community Service Fair. The fair hosted over a dozen booths with representatives who handed out candy, pens, stickers and, most importantly, information on how to get involved. Lasasha Sharpe, age 19, started her LCC career as a dual-enrolled high school student. This was her first time at the Community Service Fair. “I was on campus to go upstairs to my Japanese class and then I just saw everything and it caught my eye,” Sharpe said. “I thought it looked pretty interesting. So far I’ve only been to the Student Life one … now I’m more interested in volunteering.” The Capital Area Humane Society (CAHS) was among the organizations included in the threehour event. This is the first year Community Relations Manager Penny Pearsall and the CAHS have partnered with LCC. “Volunteers are a huge part of our organization; we could not survive without our volunteers and we know that students make wonderful volun-
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Sophia Estrada-Ferreira (right) of Child and Families Charities offers information to student Kylie Marcussen during the fair on Feb. 27.
teers,” Pearsall said. “It’s also really good for the students as well because a lot of times students need volunteer and community service work.” The CAHS is looking for student volunteers to help the
animals with tender loving care activities, Pearsall said. “They can walk dogs, spend time with our cats, socialize them,” she said. “It gets our pets prepared for future homes.” Kylie Marcussen, a student in her second semester at LCC, said she knew the Gannon Building was known for hosting student-orientated events. As a current physical therapy volunteer, Marcussen stopped by many booths to see what was going on. “Today, I’ve learned that there are so many services that I didn’t know were around,” Marcussen said. “So many people are willing to have people come on in and help.” Another organization in need of volunteers is Child and Family Charities, an organization dedicated to youth services. Sophia Estrada-Ferreira, the street outreach coordinator of the charity, said she attended the event last year. “We’ve gotten some really great interns and volunteers from this programming here at LCC, so we’re just super excited to be back to see if we can get more,” Estrada-Ferreira said. To discover additional volunteer opportunities in the area that best fit your personality, visit the website www.volunteermatch.org for a complete list.
Board covers black history, fees, clubs By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief The LCC Board of Trustees discussed Black History Month, college fees and student clubs during its Monday, Feb. 19 meeting. Before the proceedings, Trustee Larry Meyer asked for a moment of silence in honor of Dorothy Jones, a former trustee who passed away Feb. 11. During the meeting, Board Secretary Angela Mathews gave a short presentation on a historical African-American figure to help the board commemorate Black History Month at LCC. “This presentation is about Elizabeth Jennings Graham and the Third Avenue Railroad Company of New York,” Mathews began. “On July 16, 1854 (Graham), a free black woman, was living in New York. She boarded a streetcar on her way to church. “The Third Avenue Railroad Company had, as its policy, segregated cars with enforcement at the discretion of the conductor.” Mathews explained that after Graham was thrown off the car that day, she sued the company for assault and
won her case. The Third Avenue Railroad Company was desegregated as a result and that victory led to the desegregation of all public transportation in New York in 1865. Also at the meeting, the board heard a two-year financial forecast from LCC Chief Financial Officer Don Wilske. Wilske’s presentation showed a balanced budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year of approximately $130 million. That budget projection includes a recommendation for a $2 increase in tuition per credit hour for in-district students. Out-of-district students would see an increase of $4, which translates to $6 for out-of-state students, and $8 for international students as per the current multiplicative tuition scale. Board Trustee Robin Smith said she opposed any tuition increase. No action was taken at this time. Near the end of the meeting, LCC President Brent Knight shared his report on campus happenings. The focus was campus life, including student organizations. “I’d like to highlight, this eve-
ning, the record number of student groups,” Knight said. “Campus life is important and especially so in a community college. Often, prospective student compare our campus life with residential universities and that’s difficult for us to do. “But we’re making an effort and you can see the number of student clubs. And in terms of diversity, you can’t get any more diverse than the German Club and the Hip Hop Club.” LCC Student Life Coordinator Patti Ayers affirmed Knight’s statement after the meeting. “As of today (Feb. 28), we have 36 registered student organizations on campus and normally we have between 25 and 30,” Ayers said. “So this is quite a few for Lansing Community College. “I’ve been in this department for a number of years, I think (since) 1993. As long as I’ve been in here this is the highest number of clubs on record for a semester.” If students are interested in starting a club, they can visit the Student Life office to see previous club constitutions or get a sample constitution form. Student Life is located in
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LCC Trustee Angela Mathews makes eye contact with the audience during her special Black History Month presentation.
GB room 2202. For a look at one of LCC’s registered student organizations, check out the Anthropology/Sociology Club spotlight on page 6 of this issue.
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IN BRIEF NEWS
Deadline for grad applications near Spring break officially marks the halfway point in the spring semester. Students who plan to receive an associate degree or certificate must submit an application for graduation. The deadline for spring semester applications is Thursday, March 15. For applications and additional information, visit https://www.lcc.edu/registrar/ graduation/
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Contestants from 2017 converse after their presentations as they await the judges’ final decision during last year’s Star Tank event at LCC’s west campus.
Star Tank gives students chance to win cash prizes By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor LCC student entrepreneurs will dive into the “Star Tank” on Thursday, March 29 for a shot at winning $1,000. The annual competition, hosted by the LCC American Marketing Association, will be held in the west campus auditorium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event allows students to present a business idea to a panel of judges. The hope is that they will win some cash to turn their idea into a reality. “The students will have five minutes to present their business idea and some information about the product or service that they’re looking at having,” said Bill Motz, co-adviser of the AMA. “Have they thought about the pricing of that particular product? How do they plan to promote it? “We’re basically following a marketing plan which is very similar to a business plan that a banker would look for with somebody who actually wanted to start their business.” The deadline for students to enter the “Star Tank” is Monday, March 19. While visuals are not required, they are urged in order to help capture the
student’s business idea to its full extent. “We encourage them to have visuals,” Motz said. “They only have five minutes so sometimes the picture is worth a lot of words. However, it’s not required. We’ve had some students who didn’t have visuals and it has never hurt them.” During the competition the fivejudge panel will take notes, ask the students questions and then fill out a score card. After all the presentations are complete, the judges will come together to discuss who should win the $1,000 top prize. There will be smaller cash prizes for other participants as well. Motz said seeing the passion behind each presentation is his favorite part of the “Star Tank.” “I’m always impressed with how prepared they are and how they really got some passion for their business idea,” he said. “To me, I think that’s the most fun part of it. The students are taking some of the things they learned in our business classes and actually applying it to the real world.” AMA President Joe Strother encouraged students who are interested in starting a business to take part in the
event to gain experience. “It allows student entrepreneurs with an idea for a new business the opportunity to get it kick-started with not only $1,000 cash prize for the winner, but also the invaluable advice from the panel of judges,” he said. “Our panel of judges is made up of various business leaders from the greater Lansing area to give all of our participant’s ideas on how they can improve their startup.” Bruce Terry, a student intern in the foundation office, presented an idea for a photography company during last year’s competition. He shared his best advice for the students who plan to enter this year. “My advice to students would be to prepare a five minute pitch, meaning make the whole five minutes they give you last,” Terry said. “Bring your best idea and present it like you already own the business. Be compassionate about your idea and really talk about the logical and creative points that make your idea worth doing.” To register, or for more information, contact Bill Motz at motzw@lcc.edu or (517) 483-1540.
Celebrate March being National Nutrition Month by stopping into the Mason A & W for a spaghetti dinner on Monday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cost of dinner will be $5.99, with Meals on Wheels receiving a donation for each meal served. A bake sale will also be on site during the event hours. The Mason A & W is located at 628 Cedar St.
Fenner Center hosts Maple Syrup Festival As the snow begins to melt and the temperatures begin to rise, the Fenner Nature Center invites everyone to attend the 44th annual Maple Syrup Festival on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17. The festive event is free and will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Fenner Nature Center is located in Lansing at 2020 East Mt. Hope Ave.
Donate car to help save environment The Sierra Club Foundation has been working with CARS on vehicle donations since 2013. Anyone can join the cause by donating their unwanted cars, boats, motorcycles, trailers, etc. Regardless of condition, a CARS representative will come pick up the vehicle wherever it may be located. Donations go toward shutting down coral plants, transitioning cities to 100 percent clean energy, and protecting air, water and land. To donate, or for additional information on the program, call (855) 337-4377 or visit http://sierraclubfoundation.careasy.org/
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Local entrepreneur to share wisdom
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By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer Regina Carey, founder of Carey On, LLC, and an empowerment consultant, will speak at LCC’s west campus on Monday, March 9 as part of the “Entrepreneur You” conference. The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. Guests will receive breakfast and lunch as part of the $50 empowerment conference fee. Keynote speaker Carey will share her unique approach at strengthbased life coaching. This will be Carey’s first time speaking at LCC. She said she is grateful for the opportunity to share her 20 years of experience and her passion for infusing enthusiasm into
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being an Entrepreneur. “Students, in particular, have access to so many tools and unending amounts of information that learning
about how to build a business early in life is a no-brainer,” Carey said. “It's the one thing I regret in my life thus far. I never took a business class, never learned how to make an idea come to fruition, and was never in a position to be surrounded by women who are so willing to mentor, support and motivate other women. This is a terrific conference for students to attend.” The “Entrepreneur You Conference” is in its third year in the Lansing area. “The breakout sessions during the event will cover a variety of topics which relate to topics of entrepreneurs and owning a business,” said Youth Development Program Manager Elly Drain of the Michigan Wom-
en’s Foundation. “The conference will offer women in attendance an opportunity to connect with each other, as well as some of the presenters and speakers.” According to Drain, The Michigan Women’s Foundation chose Carey to speak because she herself is a local entrepreneur. “She motivates people, she’s passionate about what she does and so she’ll be a really great kickoff for our full day of events, Drain said. Interested students should register as soon as possible, to help get an accurate food count. Visit the Michigan Women’s Foundation website at https://www.miwf.org/ to complete the registration process.
The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam and Editor in Chief Aaron Wilton recently asked LCC students:
“What are you doing for spring break?”
Freshman Meghan Pope Biology
Sophomore Mattea Sutton Political Science
Freshman Tony Trice Transfer Studies
Third-year student Brandon Osiwala Biology
“I’m going to Chicago to see MGMT in concert.”
“I am working and then I’m possibly going to … Harrison.”
“Playing district games through spring break (for the LCC basketball team).”
“I’m going to be chilling for a minute. I’m going to play some ‘(The Elder Scrolls III:) Morrowind’.”
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Club examines diversity, interactions By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer The LCC Anthropology/Sociology Club is the perfect club for students who want to become active on local issues through discussion, field trips and even boycotts. “Anthropology is the study of diversity and how people within those cultures interact with each other,” said Emma Bostwick, president of Anthropology/Sociology Club. “Because of that we collaborate with multiple clubs at LCC. We collaborated with the Black Student Union and visited the Jim Crow Museum. “We are planning a boycott for Wendy’s in March, to continue the effort of the One Book, One LCC ‘Tomatoland,’ because every other large food chain except Wendy’s has signed on to the coalition for fair food.” The club started in September of 2017. Its purpose is to facilitate and engage in a learning community. The club meets every other Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. in The
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President Emma Bostwick and Treasurer Kaitlin Chamberlain inform and invite students to the Anthropology/Sociology Club in a Gannon Building booth.
Centre for Engaged Inclusion. “We want to create an environment at LCC where students are active and aware of diversity and are able celebrate it,” said Kaitlin Chamberlain, treasurer of the club. “I like how at our meetings there (are) so many ideas that flow around,” she continued. “Even if we don’t get to go through with all of them, it’s still great that we’re talking about it. … There are a lot of opportunities for us to become active. And now as a club we have the means of doing so.” Bostwick said her favorite thing about the club is that it is consistently active. “I think that it’s a challenge for students who are looking to be active and join a club that hasn’t really gotten the ball rolling,” Bostwick said. “I think this is a great place to go because we are all friendly, and very welcoming.” Students can join the Anthropology/Sociology Club by attending a meeting or by emailing Bostwick at ebostwick2016@gmail.com
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Raub overcomes culture shock to find success By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer A dart thrown on a map sent Francesca Raub, age 21, packing her bags for an educational voyage to Michigan. Raised in Japan with six siblings, Raub said she slowly overcame massive culture shock to be where she is now in life. “I wasn’t used to the way that society worked here; that lasted for about a year,” Raub said. “That was interesting, but I’ve made a lot of new gamer friends here (at LCC) so that has really helped a lot.” After a personal experience with loss, Raub’s major changed directions. She went from a planned career in the surgical tech field at LCC almost three years ago to her new goals in graphic design and business management as of this year. “I want to go into freelance business with design,” Raub said. “I’ve already helped my parents design little things like stickers and logos for their coffee business. I’ve already helped a few other students who are starting their business get their logo out.”
Raub’s parents and their coffee shop are located in Homer, Alaska. Raub explained that most of her family and friends are scattered throughout the country. She said she is the only member of her family currently residing in Michigan. “I have family living in, Virginia and D.C., and one friend living in Holland, Mich.,” Raub said. “My closest family living near me is in Minnesota.” As part of Raub’s work-study program, LCC helped her obtain a job at the Grand Avenue Market Café on main campus. “I like just getting to know people,” Raub said. “Sometimes just getting to make someone smile; I’m just a people person. Seeing the different faces or you get to see the same people that keep coming back, you build a rapport.” Samantha Pease, a cook at the Grand Avenue Market who works with Raub, said they have only been working together for a couple of months, but said she brightens up the restaurant and that she enjoys working with her.
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Francesca Raub (right) greets a customer with a smile in LCC’s Grand Avenue Market Cafe.
“I know the professors like talking with her and she is usually pretty open,” Pease said. “People will come to her and talk about stuff. They seem comfortable.”
Raub said she should be ready to transfer to another school within the next year or two. She hopes to attend an art and design school in Maryland to acquire her bachelor’s degree.
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Class explores Russian-American history By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor If you turn on the news on any given day and you will probably see a story that involves Russia and the United States. The present state of relations between the two countries can be confusing when one considers the long and eventful history that is often left out of textbooks. “Friends in Times of Peace and War” is a new class being offered at LCC’s East Campus. The six week class will highlight the uncommonly known role that Russia has played during conflicts in American History from the Revolution to the present. Topics of discussion range from a variety of events such as the historical background of the Romanovs to the demise of the Soviet Union and the rise of Vladimir Putin. The class’ instructor Peter Piveronus said he is excited to bring awareness to the little-known truths behind Russian-American relations. “Russia and the United States are two of the most important coun-
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tries worldwide as far as the course of world events,” he said. “Russian-American relations are key to understanding how the world is going to turn out. “The purpose of this class is to show people that there is a hidden part of Russian-American relations that are
not taught in the history books like what happened during the civil war when the Russians almost intervened on our behalf or what happened during the War of 1812 when Alexander I tried to negotiate a settlement between Russia and the United States.” Community Education Coordina-
tor, Christina Lawrence said she recommends the class to anyone who is curious about Russia. “Everything we see on the news about Russia right now is just the tip of the iceberg,” she said. “When you look back at the history of the relationship between the two countries it is a very interesting mixture of cooperation and distrust — in its simplest form it’s a bit of a “frenemies” type of relationship. “This class will delve into the history of the relationship between the two countries which will bring up some very interesting discussion. Looking at the past will reframe one’s view of current events.” The class is a non-credit course that is open to the general public and will begin March 15. The class costs $119 and will be held every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at LCC East in room 113. To register for “Friends in Times of Peace and War” or any other adult enrichment course, visit www.lcc.edu/ KeepLearning
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Women need confidence, consistency By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The last time the LCC women’s basketball team played Kellogg CC in January, the Stars blew the Bruins out of the building, winning by 53 points, 85-32. LCC’s last home game, and sophomore night, marked the rematch on Feb. 26. Kellogg showed up to compete this time. The Stars still beat the Bruins to honor their sophomores, 54-50, but, according to Stars Head Coach Layne Ingram, it should not have been that close. “The first time we played Kellogg we beat them by 50,” Ingram said. “To come out and struggle, that’s your textbook case of looking past a team; taking them for granted and they came in here and tried to steal one. “I’m proud of the girls for fighting: for winning. Because the last two minutes of the game they really had to focus in and make plays, hit shots and make free throws and they did that.” Of the five departing sophomores, Sarah Schultz and Kelsey Finch continued to play a crucial role in the
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On Sophomore Night, Feb. 26, LCC Coach Layne Ingram (left) and the team saluted the five sophomores (from left): Debryahn Threatt, Kelsey Finch, Lindsey Crim, Sarah Schultz and Destiny Bonds.
Stars’ winning ways. Schultz struggled from the field, as did the rest of the team, but she still had an enormous impact on the game. Schultz scored a team-high 18 points and had 17 boards, five steals and two blocks. Finch was LCC’s second leading scorer, finishing with 15 points and three steals. Finch said the team needs to be certain of its abilities if it wants to have success in the postseason. “The team’s we would potentially play … I think we have potential to win these games, especially (against the teams) we lost (to),” Finch said. “A lot of it has to do with confidence. … If we have confidence I’m sure that we could beat anyone in our league.” Finch said one thing is critical in LCC’s first district contest on Tuesday, March 6 at Lake Michigan College: aggression. “Whoever wants it more and is more aggressive is going to win that game,” Finch said. “It’s not skill. Whoever is going to play more aggressive is going to win that game.”
Momentum into districts: Men win six of seven By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The LCC men’s basketball team celebrated sophomore night against Kellogg CC on Feb. 26. Shirts commemorating sophomores Josh Horford and Kenny Davis were worn by the team in the 90-68 win. The Stars carried that momentum into a 79-75 win at Kalamazoo Valley CC on Feb. 28. With that win, LCC finished the season with a 1315 overall record and an 11-8 record in the MCCAA West Conference. LCC Coach Mike Ingram keyed in on the chemistry of the Stars and said that this team looks poised to make a postseason run. “I think we’re playing really well,” Ingram said. “I’m proud of the guys. We’ve had an up-and-down season but we’ve won six out of seven. We’re playing great defense … I expect us to do really well in the tournament. “The one thing that I did bank on with these guys, is (they) are all great guys. They all like each other a lot. … When we were struggling, there were no problems. They stayed upbeat; they stayed friends. They stay after practice and talk to each other.” The Stars did not get through the KVCC game without misfortune. Just before halftime, freshman guard Isaiah Collins had a scary spill and landed hard on his head. Collins, who
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Freshman Kaleb Barrett lines up a free throw against Kellogg CC.
was unconscious for nearly 10 minutes, was taken to the hospital, diagnosed with a concussion and is recovering well, according to Coach Ingram. Ingram explained how the team did its best to manage the stress during halftime and through the second half.
“Everybody (was) shell shocked; I was a little shell shocked,” Ingram said. “(I just said), ‘Guys let’s go out and do what we need to do. I understand if you guys don’t have it.’” Through that adversity, freshmen Max Walz and Kaleb Barrett helped lead the Stars to the win. Barrett finished with 25 points and hit two crucial threes to seal the game for LCC. Even though he has been playing his best basketball lately, Barrett said he still has elements of his game he wants to improve on. “Attacking (the basket) more and finishing (better),” Barrett said. “I still have to be more efficient with my threes, so that’s what I’m working on. Coach has trust in my shooting the ball so I shoot the ball.” Walz played great defense and nearly recorded another double-double. He scored eight points and grabbed 19 rebounds in the win. Walz said having faith in Ingram and the team’s defense is what has helped the Stars during this winning stretch. “I think that we’ve finally bought into what coach has been telling us all year,” Walz said. “Our defense leads to our offense and that’s what (has) been successful in this last stretch.” The Stars were scheduled to go on the road for their first postseason contest, a district tournament game against Muskegon, on Tuesday, March 6.
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LeBron opposes silence; applies to all “Shut up and dribble.” For those who are unaware, on Feb. 15, Uninterrupted’s YouTube channel posted another episode of its “Rolling With the Champion” series hosted by Cari Champion. The episode featured NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant, who spoke on a variety of topics, including how they both feel about President Donald Trump. “The number one job in America, the point person, is someone who doesn’t understand the people, and really don’t give a f*** about the people,” James said. “While we cannot change what comes out of that man’s mouth, we can continue to alert the people that watch us; that listen to us, (that) this is not the way.” Fox News talk show host Laura Ingraham decided to comment on what LeBron had to say about Trump. The way she ended it sparked an NBA media firestorm. With the headline “Jocks on Politics” on the screen, Ingraham said, “Unfortunately, a lot of kids and some adults take these ignorant comments seriously … This is what happens when you attempt to leave high school a year early to join the NBA. It’s always unwise to seek political advice from someone who gets paid $100 million a year to bounce a ball. “Keep the political commentary to
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yourself and, as someone once said, shut up and dribble.” James responded to these comments in a very simple but effective manner. “We will definitely not shut up and dribble,” James told reporters on Feb. 17. “I mean too much to society, I mean too much to the youth … The best thing she did is going to help me create awareness.” Now back to this. “Shut up and dribble.” The idea that athletes do not or cannot have a voice outside of sports has been, and continues to be, absolutely and profoundly absurd. This sounds strangely familiar to the Colin Kaepernick discussion that Trump bragged about in Feb. 2017, except the people attacking James cannot blackball him out of the NBA. Two men who James mentioned in the video, Muhammed Ali and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., two of the biggest civil rights activists of their time, were not primarily involved in politics. King was a Baptist minister and Ali was the boxing
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heavyweight champion of the world. Yet both of their actions and opinions were held in high regard in relation to the Civil Rights Movement. So why do some feel Kaepernick and James have worthless opinions and should be silenced? Why is it that only these so-called “experts” can talk about politics, while the rest of America is seemingly uneducated and misinformed for having a different opinion? This naive state of mind promotes ignorance and closed-mindedness, while disparaging the beliefs and ideals of the people. LeBron’s voice is as important as Ingraham’s, if not more so.
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To those who disagree just please, never again, say the phrases “stick to sports” and “shut up and dribble” to sports reporters or athletes. We’re all U.S. citizens and we all have a voice. In a time like this, where this country is seemingly filled to the brim with bigotry and “fake news,” please speak out. The reason our country has come this far is because of regular citizens announcing how they feel and doing something about it. Regardless if it is the Black Lives Matter movement, women marching across the country, students protesting for gun control or any other brave social movement, this statement still applies. Don’t let your voice be silenced.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Barrett on fire for Stars’ basketball
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The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC freshman basketball guard Kaleb Barrett. The Carson City-Crystal graduate has averaged 18.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game during the Feb. 10-21 stretch. What athlete inspires you the most? “Russell Westbrook. (He’s) been my favorite player since I was younger (when) I watched him at UCLA. He’s crazy athletic and has a great work ethic.”
Why did you start playing basketball? “I grew up in a small town and there’s a lot of gym access because it was a small town. My dad liked basketball and he was an athlete so he got me into to it. The only thing to do was, basically, to hoop.” What do you want to do after LCC? “I want to keep playing basketball but I want to go into sports management.” What is your most memorable moment playing basketball? “Winning conference championships in high school and setting some
records. I have the three-point record in a game. I had 10 of them and I have the (made) free-throw record in a season.” What are your hobbies outside of sports? “I like hanging with my friends, going to the movies (and) buying shoes. I run a lot. I play golf.” What is your hype music before a game? “I listen to R&B, like slow jams. (I like) Chris Brown, PNB Rock.” What is your favorite kind of shoe? “All the Jordans and Vans. I collect them both.”
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Crow Museum teaches tolerance By Sarah Barney A&E Editor After traveling an hour and 50 minutes, LCC students from anthropology and sociology classes visited the Jim Crow Museum in Big Rapids on Feb. 23 for an exclusive tour from the founder and curator, Dr. David Pilgrim. Cyndi Tiedt, the museum docent, gave the introduction when the students arrived. “These objects were created from a place of hate (and) were used to demean and isolate a group of people,” Tiedt said. “What we’re doing here is using those objects of intolerance and kind of turning them around and using them to teach tolerance.” The museum features exhibits that tell the history of Jim Crow and informs visitors about different racist caricatures such as the “Mammy Caricatures.” The most recent examples in the museum include magazine covers and anti-Obama memorabilia. “A lot of people aren’t visible about these objects,” Tiedt said. “I think people are just shocked when they
Cyndi Tiedt, the museum docent, explains of the intent of the Jim Crow Museum at the beginning of the tour that LCC anthropology and sociology students took Friday, Feb. 23.
Two students from sociology and anthropology classes examine a display about different African-American caricatures.
ism going on today.” At the end of the tour, Pilgrim talked to the students about the contents of the museum and answered questions. He also explained his views on the museum. “This is the way I look at this museum, this is a museum of resilience,” Pilgrim said. “I walked past representatives ... of an entire nation that
was set up structurally, in its basic institutions, to teach black people ... that they were inferior. “A whole nation set up that way, and yet many of them did wonderful things.” For info on the Anthropology and Sociology Club, contact Adviser Kali Majumdar at (517) 483-1031. For info on the Jim Crow Museum, visit https://ferris.edu/jimcrow/
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come here because we’ve gathered them all together and put them in the one place.” One of the students who took the field trip was Adrianna Bozzo, who is in an “Introduction to Sociology” class. “I was surprised by how all these racial slurs seemed a lot worse than they are today,” Bozzo said. “I learned that there is still a lot of rac-
‘Let the Right One In’ finishes run at LCC By Sarah Barney A&E Editor After six showings of “Let the Right One In” by the LCC cast and crew, the play was performed for the last time on Sunday, Feb. 25. The show, which brought in around 350 attendees total, was directed by LCC professor Andy Callis. Callis talked about what he thought went well in the play. “I was really happy with the actors,” Callis said. “I really liked the sound design and the light design, just from my perspective.” The play, in addition to light and sound design, involved unique special effects and frequent set changes. “A couple people noted that the scene changes were interrupting the action too much,” Callis said. “I thought the crew did a great job. This is more a conceptual thing. If I do a novel again, I’ll have to figure (the set design) out.” The show featured 15 different ac-
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Jason Durr and Storm Boyer interact as Oskar and Eli during the Sunday, Feb. 25 performance of "Let the Right One In."
tors, with Jason Durr and Storm Boyer in the lead roles as Oskar and Eli. “I think the performances went really well,” Boyer said. “It’s such a stylized play with so many effects, and the fact that we were able to pull it off is amazing.” Throughout the play, Durr and Boyer depict a relationship between their characters. “As the play went on, what improved with each rehearsal and each show night was my relationship with (Jason Durr ),” Boyer said. “It takes courage to be as vulnerable as we had to be in our scenes.” Callis spoke about his thoughts on their performances. “I thought they found a genuine warmth toward each other; an openness,” Callis said. “I was very happy with both of them.” For information on future LCC productions, go to https://www.lcc.edu/ cma/events/
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Fashion evolution examined IN BRIEF By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer As part of the Darwin Day celebration on LCC’s main campus on Feb. 15, an evolution of swimsuits exhibit was featured in the Gannon Building. Two LCC students, Jessica Fittante, secretary of the Fashion Arts and Design Association (FADA), and Matthew Stehlik compiled the project. Both are students in LCC’s Visual Merchandising course. “We’ve participated now twice in Darwin Day,” said Anne Wojkocuski, and LCC adjunct professor and the FADA adviser. “It’s just a good fit for us as a program because fashion definitely evolves, as does everything, but you can really see it in fashion … there’s a pattern there of evolution.” Fittante and Stehlik researched swim apparel throughout the ages. They used their research to create poster displays and accurately dress mannequins for the time period. The preparation for the display took place during the Visual Merchandising course two weeks prior to Darwin Day. “The (LCC) costume shop graciously let them pull what they wanted to put in; they let us do it last time we participated in Darwin Day, too,” Wojkocuski said. “They’ve been really supportive of our program.” Two years ago, Wojkocuski helped facilitate students as they prepared for the evolution of the dress display. Wojkocuski said the fashion display on campus was located at the same location two years ago when the club first participated; a location they chose themselves. LCC student and employee Rachelle Yang said she saw lots of people stopping to look and discuss the swimwear evolution exhibit. The exhibit was located in front of her workstation at the front desk of the StarZone. “You’ve be surprised how many people actually stopped and
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‘Scared Scriptless’ staged at Wharton Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of the hit show “Whose Line is It Anyway?” will be performing at the Wharton Center in East Lansing on Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. The live improv “Scared Scriptless” tour will offers an interactive night of comedy for a price range of $30 to $100, depending on seating location. For more information, call (517) 432-2000 or visit https://www.whartoncenter.com/
Spare Time has half-price deal night
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The swimwear evolution exhibit was on display during the Darwin Day celebration at LCC on Thursday, Feb. 15.
looked at it or stood in front of it and kind of just pointed it out,” Yang said. Yang said it was interesting to her to have a display appear in the area she works in. “It brightens up campus,” Yang said. “Yes, the Gannon Building has been remodeled and looks nice, but it added a level of personality from the students to the Gannon Building.” Those interested in the art of fashion can check out LCC’s annual spring show, Thursday, April 19. The sci-fi space themed show will be held at 5 p.m. at The Runway in Lansing. Admission is free.
‘The Flick’ a more subtle comedy By Sarah Barney A&E Editor In a turning of tables, audience members who attend LCC’s next show, “The Flick,” will have seats on the stage as actors perform amongst the theater’s seats. The play, which premieres Friday, March 16 at 8 p.m., centers around three underpaid employees at an outdated theater. “When we choose this play we wanted to try to use a venue that could look like a movie theater house,” Director John Lepard said. The perfect venue came in the form of the Peppermint Creek Theatre Company (PCTC) auditorium. From there, LCC partnered with PCTC and “The Flick” was added to its season schedule. Performances will be held at PCTC’s Miller Performing Arts Center, located at 6025 Curry Road in Lansing. “(The play is) about three employees at a movie theater in Massachusetts called ‘The Flick,’” Lepard explained. “This is a time
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Ndegwa McCloud, as Avery, and Steve Lee, as Sam, rehearse lines for the upcoming production of "The Flick," which premieres Friday, March 16.
when all these little movie theaters were still running with film, but all the big ones, the AMCs and stuff, were all going digital.” The three characters are: Avery, played by student Ndegwa McCloud; Sam, played by alumni Steve Lee; and Rose, played by alumni Hannah Feuka.
McCloud and Lee both have experience at movie theaters. McCloud worked at NCG Cinemas for over four years and Lee previously worked at a drive-in theater. “I feel like Steve’s character, Sam, and Avery are almost composite characters of myself,” McCloud said. “This definitely is the closest character I’ve ever played to my real self.” Lee spoke about what the play is like. “There’s a lot of moments that I was reading in the play where I’m like, ‘Man, that’s happened to me so many times in my actual life,’” Lee said. The show will take place Fridays, March 16 and 23, and Saturdays, March 17 and 24, at 8 p.m. There will also be shows on Sundays, March 18 and 25, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for seniors and LCC staff or alumni, and $5 for students. For more information, call (517) 483-1488 or go to https://www.lcc.edu/cma/events/
Spare Time Entertainment Center, 3010 Grand River Ave. in Lansing, has half price deals on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close. Activites include bowling, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade games and more. Call (517) 337-2695 for more information.
Riverwalk Theatre ‘White Buffalo’ The Riverwalk Theatre will hold its last performances of “White Buffalo” on Thursday, March 8 from 7 to 11 p.m., on Friday and Saturday, March 9 and 10 from 8 to 11 p.m. and Sunday, March 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $12 for Thursday and $14 for Friday through Sunday shows. For more information, go to http://www. riverwalktheatre.com/
‘Free Comedy Night’ at Avenue Cafe Looking for a laugh? The Avenue Cafe will be holding its monthly “Free Comedy Night” Thursday, March 8 starting at 9 p.m. The show takes place every second Thursday of the month. For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/comedyattheave/
REO Town offers vintage pop-up For the first time ever, REO Town Marketplace will hosting a vintage only pop-up on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Various vendors will be selling vintage and antique items. REO Town marketplace is located at 1027 S. Washington Ave. in the middle of Lansing. For more information, visit https://www. facebook.com/reotownmarketplace/
Build a wall hanging in Old Town Succulents and tillandsia will be used to create a wall hanging piece at Where the Wild Things Bloom in Old Town. The event takes place Friday, March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. The hanging pieces will be easy to maintain in a sunny space. The class is for adults and costs $30. Register at (517) 253-8519.
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Marvel represents with ‘Black Panther’ Nicole Cade Lead Paginator Marvel has truly outdone itself with the newest origin story of T’Challa Udaku, also known as The Black Panther, king of Wakanda. Not only is every single actor and actress in the movie “Black Panther” incredibly diverse, but the storyline, the music and the costume design are all based on African inspiration. The Black Panther’s first appearance in Marvel Comics was in 1961. During this time period in America there were a lot of civil rights movements occurring. African Americans needed a superhero too; someone to look up to. Comic book writers Stan Lee and Jack Kirby delivered the perfect characters. Although this comic was created in a totally different time period it still can be applied to today’s society. Writer and director of the “Black Panther” movie Ryan Coogler provided a perfect combination of the original comic and the struggles for African
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Americans in today’s society. Wakanda, Africa is an incredibly advanced society that is hidden away by the superior technology the city possesses. T’Challa Udaku, played by Chadwick Boseman, has become king after his father T’Chaka Udaku, played by John Kani, was killed.
T’Challa finds himself challenged for the throne by an outsider who goes by the name Erik “Killmonger” Stevens, played by Michael B. Jordan. Killmonger is incredibly distraught due to his struggle growing up in America. Killmonger wants to use Wakanda’s advanced technology and weapons for world domination. T’Challa knows the strength Wakanda possesses, and cannot let it fall into the wrong hands. Wakanda is a city of peace and T’Challa risks his life to uphold that. With the help of other local tribes – his mother, Queen Ramonda, played by Angela Bassett; and his sister, Princess Shuri, played by Letitia Wright – The Black Panther must fight back to regain his rightful place at the throne. This movie is full of action, passion, inner struggle within each character, good vs. evil, political and economic struggles and everything in between. Even if superhero movies aren’t your favorite genre, I definitely suggest you give “Black Panther” a chance. And don’t forget: Wakanda forever.
Capcom roars into monstrous global success By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief “All aboard the Hype Train!” was the call after video game publisher Capcom’s E3 announcement on June 12, 2017. Since then, the hype surrounding “Monster Hunter World” has only intensified. The game had its worldwide release on Jan. 26. “Monster Hunter World” is the first game in the franchise to have a simultaneous worldwide release date and also set a record for the franchise in first-week sales. I bought the game on release day and have not played anything else since. I should mention this is not my first “Monster Hunter” rodeo. I previously played
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“Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate.” “Monster Hunter World” is undoubtedly the best game in the franchise to date. The stunning graphics and heart-stopping monsters make every quest a thrill. Big baddies like the Anjanath — a
pink and black, fire breathing T-rex — and Diablos — a two-horned, tunneling dragon — truly inspire fear and anxiety in players. Another great feature of “Monster Hunter World” is the online multiplayer system. Players can now gather in sessions of 16 hunters, and four players can be out on the same quest together. The other significant changes came to the weapon and armor upgrade/ forging system. Previously, the menu where players chose the weapon upgrade was a cluttered list. But in “Monster Hunter World,” there is an elegant weapon tree flowchart. Armor upgrading is the same as pre-
vious titles. The difference with armor comes from the palico armor forging. Palicoes are “felyne” companions capable of helping take down monsters. In “Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate” there was an entire system for getting scrap materials to use to make palico gear. “Monster Hunter World” streamlined this process, allowing palico gear to be forged with regular materials obtained during quests. Overall, the game is action packed and chocked full of things to do, places to explore and items to gather. “Monster Hunter World” provides countless hours of entertainment all wrapped up in a beautiful package.
Golden Harvest: a one-of-a-kind restaurant
By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer I am no stranger to Golden Harvest. I go to the restaurant, located at 1625 Turner St. in Old Town, once in a while for breakfast when I feel like being surrounded by a lively, loud environment. The customers seem to come from different walks of life to enjoy the great taste of Golden Harvest. I recently went on a Wednesday morn-
ing around 9:30 a.m. and was surprisingly able to walk in right away. Now if you decide to dine at Golden Harvest any other day of the week, especially weekends, you will usually have to wait in a line outside the restaurant. The outside of the restaurant is a work of art. It is bright, loud and covered in random objects and signs that will definitely catch your eye. The inside is extremely small; it contains
about six tables and holds a max of 40 people. The place is always full. The atmosphere is eclectic, with both laid-back and energized vibes crammed into a crazy, awesome decorated space. Be ready to enjoy the sense of community if you go, because sometimes you might need to share a table. In addition to the lively environment, the thing that tops everything is the food. Golden Harvest has daily creations as well
as a set menu to order from. Whether you are curious enough to try the daily creations or order off the menu you are sure to find something you will love. I satisfied my sweet tooth with triple berry French toast, which was fresh and delicious. The cost was around $11. I didn’t stay for long, but I felt as attended too as at any other busy restaurant. The prices are in the high range, from $6-$30. It is open from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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ISP Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Not so long ago, in a town sort of far away, the evil Internet service provider (ISP) sought to use its monopoly on Internet access to keep the rural citizens off the web. Now, the ISP yields to technological advancement and seeks to provide another option for rural citizens across the union. AT&T, my ISP, recently started offering a new form of home Internet access called “fixed wireless.” This is a big step for people in semi-remote areas and rural neighborhoods who, until now, could only hope of accessing the web with slow, costly, satellite-based service providers. HughesNet and other satellite In-
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ternet providers offer shoddy service with extremely restrictive data caps. At my home in Leslie Township, and on my entire road for that matter, the only option other than satellite Internet was slow landline service from AT&T. Everything changed on Saturday, Feb. 17, when AT&T sent out a technician to install the fixed wireless antenna on my roof.
The previous download speed at my house was about 1.21 Mb/s (Megabits per second) with 0.4 Mb/s upload. Now, we have about 20.0 Mb/s download and 4.6 Mb/s upload. That is over 16 times our previous speed! Upgrading to this new service only costs $10 more per month, and AT&T waived the $99 installation fee due to the fact that we had been paying for 3 Mb/s service and not receiving it. The tech who came out to our house explained to me that the lines in the ground on my road are old copper wires. He said AT&T probably will never repair or replace the lines because of the small number of customers affected by the old lines.
I guess the only thing I can say is, “It’s about @%#$ time they gave us another option.” The fixed wireless antenna connects to an AT&T cell tower and bounces a signal back and forth just like a cell phone would, but it is obviously a bit more robust. In addition to the higher speeds, this service has a slightly higher data cap of 170 GB (Gigabytes) per month compared to the 150 GB we had before. I’m unbelievably happy that one of the titans of the industry has made a push for fixed wireless. It only makes sense to allow people to use the towers, which are already in place and maintained for cell phone customers, for affordable home internet hotspots.
— through ashlee’s eyes —
Gasoline prices in Fowlerville are too high I’ve never been one to pay close attention to prices. For instance, when I go to the grocery store I tend to grab what I came for and leave without thinking twice about what I’m spending. Up until recently this was also the case when filling up my gas tank. As a brand new driver at the age of 16, looking for ways to save money was never a priority. (Maybe it should have been.) Now that I’m a 22-year-old broke joke,
I realize there are many ways I could be saving money that are rather easy. Getting gas anywhere but Fowlerville is one of them. People have been complaining about gas prices in Fowlerville for quite some time now. When seemingly all my friends and family were saying to avoid the gas stations in town, I figured I should probably start paying attention. I was amazed to learn that I can
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save anywhere from 40 to 60 cents per gallon just by getting gas a few towns over. Obviously it depends
on where I go, but I’ve pin-pointed gas stations in Brighton and Okemos that are in my day to day route that are always significantly cheaper than Fowlerville. Realizing how much money I could be saving simply by avoiding the gas stations in Fowlerville has made me rethink my spending habits. Those cents add up quick and make it worth stopping for gas someplace else.
— sarah’s stance —
Misconceptions about gun control continue The tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Wednesday, Feb. 14, yet again brought up the almost exhausted debate over gun control. In the aftermath of past school shootings, many would declare that it was not the time to bring up politics. However, this time, even the survivors have taken time from grieving to demand reform. Nikolas Cruz, 19, opened fire at his former school, taking 17 lives and injuring others. He used an AR-15, a semi-automatic assault rifle, and had
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“multiple magazines” with him. Sometime it appears to me that those who oppose gun control are not taking the time to really understand what gun control would actually look like. Gun control means better back-
ground checks. Individuals such as Cruz should not be able to purchase guns. He had a history of mental health treatment, had been kicked out of school, and had even been banned from carrying a backpack into a school. Better background checks could help stop mentally ill individuals from being able to harm others, and themselves. Most importantly, gun control does not mean an overall gun ban. Not all guns and attachments would be taken away; just the ones
that seriously pose a threat in making it easier to commit mass shootings. Bump fire stocks, such as the one used in the Las Vegas shooting that killed 58, would be banned. High-capacity magazines, which, according to Mother Jones, when used in mass shootings raise the death rate by 63 percent, would be banned. I do not believe in doing away with second amendment rights. However, I think it is important to realize the guns have changed since 1791 and the laws should change with them.
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Spring break not a moment too soon It’s been a long, cold winter in Michigan. Spring break is from March 5 to 11 for LCC students and faculty alike. Whether one has big travel plans or plans to do nothing at all, spring break is a chance to catch up on TV shows, movies, hang out with friends or just sleep the day away. The Lookout staff encourages people to partake in the spring break fun while remaining safe and responsible. Everyone knows that after spring break ends it will be time to begin final projects and studying for exams. Don’t get too much sun, don’t drink too much alcohol and don’t
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think too hard about anything over the next week. Get some rest, have some fun and reboot your brain. Spring weather will be here in Michigan very soon, coinciding with the end of spring semester. Before we know it, we will be able to enjoy sunny days sipping beverages on a patio at a nearby pub, take in a Lansing Lugnuts game or enjoying a picnic lunch at Lake Lansing. If you don’t already have some plans it’s not too late to make some. For some fun spring break “stay-cation” ideas, check out the back page of this issue. Happy spring break everyone.
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Gun laws in America are debated once again On the afternoon of Feb. 14, 2018, a mass shooting occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., in the Miami metropolitan area. Seventeen people were killed and 14 more were taken to hospitals, making it one of the world's deadliest school massacres. The suspected perpetrator, 19-year-old Nikolas Jacob Cruz, was arrested shortly afterward and was charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. And of course, the government and victims of school shootings have very different opinions on how to handle school
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shootings and gun control. Unfortunately, the nation goes through a cycle that looks a little like this: Mass shooting, thoughts and prayers, debates, everyone forgets, Congress does nothing. And it repeats.
It seems that Columbine, Sandy Hook, Las Vegas and the Pulse Night Club mass shootings were not enough for the nation to change something. But this time it is different, even though I myself was skeptical. There are protests already planned: The National School Walkout, the March for Our Lives and more to come. Students are holding protests; speaking out against the atrocities they faced because, in America, a 17-year-old can buy an AR15; even before they can buy cigarettes, alcoholic beverages or rent a car. “Politicians who sit in their gilded
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House and Senate seats funded by the NRA telling us nothing could have ever been done to prevent this; we call BS,” said Emma Gonzales, a student survivor, in a speech at a gun control rally. This is true. There is a solution to this. The solution is to prevent mass shooting before they happen. We know that many mass shooters are young white men with acute mental health issues. But the solution is not mental illness, it is guns. America can prevent mass shootings, but it has to come face to face with the problem.
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‘Vacay’ just a stone’s throw away Check out four spring break events without leaving Michigan Graphic by Sarah Barney
Spring Ski Fest Hawaiian Barbeque
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When: Saturday, March 10 from 12 to 3 p.m. What: Wear your Hawaiian shirt and feast on barbecued
pork hocks, island-style veggies and fresh pineapple. Where: Cross Country Ski Headquarters at 9435 N. Cut Road in Roscommon. Contact: (989) 821-6661 or at http://www.cross-countryski.com/
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Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming
When: March 1 until April 30, at standard hours. What: Visit the largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition in
the nation. Fifty different species will make up the 7,000 butterflies on display. The exhibit is included in regular admission, which is $11 for students and $14.50 for adults. Where: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture park at 1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE in Grand Rapids. Contact: (616) 957-1580 or at http://www.meijergardens.org/
Outdoor Adventure Center Lumber Jack Day
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When: Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. What: Wear your favorite flannel and celebrate all things related
to the forests of Michigan such as maple syrup, lumberjack skills, products of the forest and chainsaw artists in action. Where: The Outdoor Adventure Center at 1801 Atwater St. in Detroit. Contact: (844) 622-6367 or at http://www.michigan.gov/oac/
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Eighth Annual Southern Michigan Winter Beer Fest
When: Saturday, March 10 from noon to 5 p.m. What: Samples of over 150 types of craft, specialty and import
beers will be offered. The event will also include sausage, brats and kraut, BBQ, steak hoagies and pretzels. There will also be heated outdoor tents, games and more entertainment. Where: American 1 Credit Union Event Center at 200 W. Ganson St. in Jackson. Contact: (517) 788-4405 or at http://jacksoncountyfair.net/beerfest/ Image from Google Maps