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Volume 58, Issue 15
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Photo by Nick Thompson Jayne Snider poses with a Piper Arrow plane on April 12 in the LCC Aviation Center, located in Mason. See story about her career aspirations on page 2.
LCC honors students for achievements
Baseball winning streak ends in extra innings
‘Star Tank’ funds bright ideas of LCC students
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Snider soaring in aviation IN BRIEF By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief Jayne Snider has had quite an amazing journey. She has been back-and-forth between what she has wanted to study. She has dealt with the loss of her father while attending college. Now she is in a spot at LCC she loves. Snider is enrolled at the LCC Aviation Center, located in Mason. She is working on a double associate’s degree in Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance Technology. Her goal is to someday work for Delta Air Lines, Inc., as a mechanic. She recently got a big boost of help when she was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Delta. The scholarship was given through the International Women in Aviation Program. She also received a paid trip to the International Women in Aviation Conference as part of the scholarship. That was held in Florida in March. “Honestly, I cried and probably said ‘Thank you so much’ about 10 times when they told me over the phone,” Snider said of the scholarship. “I was, and still am, blown away that (Delta) chose me amidst many great applicants.” Snider said she hopes to complete the aviation program in August of 2018. She will then have to take written, oral and practical exams through the FAA to earn her certifications, which will help her land a job as a mechanic. “Mechanic is a broad term, and I use that term broadly as I am still exploring the field,” Snider said. “For example, I could specialize in sheet metal, hydraulics or fuel systems. Or I could work more broadly,
NEWS
LCC to celebrate 60 years on April 17 Officials from Lansing Community College, which is now in its 60th year of operation, will hold a short reception before the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, April 17. The event will begin in the boardroom of the Administration Building. The reception starts at 5:30 and goes until 6 p.m. This is the only event currently on LCC’s calendar to take note of the anniversary milestone.
Annual StarScapes showcases Stars
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Jayne Snider works on a Piper Arrow plane April 12 at the LCC Aviation Center in Mason.
learning all about one model of aircraft in the fleet.” Snider first went to school at Bethel University in Minnesota, earning a bachelor's degree in physical education. She first attended LCC in 2011, enrolling in the EMT program. That is when a classmate encouraged her to seek employment at the Lansing Airport, working as a contractor. Still working there today, it ignited a passion for aviation within her. Though Snider is in a place she loves, just last year she lost her father right after enrolling in the program. Eric Snider Jr., who was an assistant dean at LCC, was struck by a motorist while bi-
cycling on his way to work. Snider said her father also had an impact on her pursuing an aviation career. “As an LCC administrator, he received an invite to an event the aviation program held,” Snider said. “He knew I was starting to think about returning to school and asked me if I wanted to go. We went, and our combined excitement set me on the path I am on.” Todd Cotter, lead instructor of the Aviation Technology Program, had great things to say about his student. “I thoroughly enjoy teaching Jayne, and see her as a truly valuable asset to absolutely any team,” Cotter said. “She is honest, dependable and incredibly hard working.”
StarScapes is an event that gives LCC students a place to show off innovative, creative, imaginative, novel and interesting works. Nearly 200 people are set to display their various projects at the April 19 and 20 event, to be held in the Gannon Commons. StarScapes is set to start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19 and be open until 6 p.m. that evening. It will be open again on Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ADFPF Championship set to impress
The American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation is holding its championship at LCC in the Gannon Building gym. The events start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Admission is $5 for spectators over the age of 10 and for coaches. The award ceremony will follow the conclusion of the lifting events. Veteran meet director Jeff Buchin and co-director Mari Croze are organizing this event. Proceeds from the competitor entry fees and ticket sales go, in part, to fund the Jeffrey Buchin Scholarship through The LCC Foundation. For more information visit http://www. lcc.edu/hhs/powerlifting/
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‘Tomatoland’ book signing inspires Idman Gabayre Staff Writer As the semester comes to an end, the “Tomatoland” speaker series continues to engage the LCC community with the “One Book, One LCC” program. The college-wide steering committee of about 10 faculty and staff members collaboratively organized a panel discussion featuring “Tomatoland” author Barry Estabrook in Dart Auditorium on Thursday, April 6. Lunch was provided before the panel discussion. Estabrook was accompanied by Santiago Perez, an organizer with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. He was accompanied by his interpreter, Natali Rodriguez, who is also an organizer with the Student Farmworker Alliance. The topic of the series is, “From the Harvest of Shame to the Harvest of Hope: Bringing Labor Justice to the Florida Tomato.” Estabrook spreads awareness about the life of today’s mass-produced tomato and the poor pay and work conditions at the tomato farms in Florida. Workers face situations such as being sprayed with chemicals that may cause cancer, birth defects or even nerve damage. “One third of the workers reported that they were sprayed, daily… to the point where their skin was wet.” Estabrook said. The author spoke of several strategies that the workers have used to resolved the matter, such as communicating with the nation’s largest fast food companies. “(The workers) were asking Taco Bell, ‘don’t buy (tomatoes) from companies, farms that have slaves. Don’t buy from farmers that tolerate sexual abuse and rape,’” Estabrook said.
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“Tomatoland” author Barry Estabrook (left) signs a book for student Jay Hansor in the Dart Auditorium at LCC on Thursday, April 6.
Perez raised awareness of the boycott of Wendy’s restaurants to support human rights for farmworkers. The Fair Food Program, also known as FFP, is an agreement signed by four of the five largest fast food companies to pro-
tect the workers’ rights in the agriculture industry. Wendy’s, the fifth on the list, stands as the only company that has not yet signed the agreement. Perez concluded the discussion with a positive note.
“The message for all of you, is that we should unite together, because it’s together that we can bring these changes,” Perez said through his interpreter. For more information and ways to get involved visit www.boycott-wendys.org/
Equal Pay Day event fights for women’s rights By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief The wage gap between working men and women was highlighted on April 4 at Lansing Community College. As part of Equal Pay Day, the college held an event in the Gannon Commons to raise awareness of the gap. Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into each year the average woman in the U.S. has to work to make as much money as the average man during the previous year. In the U.S., working women make an
average of 80 cents for every dollar working men make, according to information presented at the event. In Michigan, the gap is wider, as women make only 74 cents for each dollar. Over 50 LCC employees and students attended LCC’s Equal Pay Day, and many of them dressed in red. Red is worn as a symbol of how far women are “in the red.” LCC English professor and Writing Center Coordinator Jill Reglin attended the event in support of the cause. She was particularly concerned for
her students. “Many of our students are going into fields where the pay gap between women and men is much more pronounced than it is here at LCC,” Reglin said. The gap at LCC is just about three cents, as women make an average of 96.7 cents for every dollar. “They (students) need to be aware of the inequity so they can perhaps be more selective about who they will work for in their future careers,” Reglin continued. “I was glad to see both men
and women turn out today to show their support for this issue.” LCC Board of Trustees members Andrew Abood and Angela Mathews both spoke at the event, as did former state representative Joan Bauer. LCC student Hannah Ware said she is hoping events like this can eventually make a difference. “As a girl, I do think about this issue sometimes,” Ware said. “I just hope my hard work pays off and that is what employers see.”
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Patti Ayers (left), the director of the Student Life Office at Lansing Community College, addresses a crowd of about 250 people during the 50th annual Student Recognition Celebration at the LCC west campus.
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Students saluted at recognition banquet By Larry Hook Lookout Adviser A showcase of student success took place Friday, March 31 as LCC held its 50th annual Student Recognition Celebration. The event, hosted by the Student Life staff, took place in the LCC West Campus Conference Center. About 250 people were present, including LCC President Dr. Brent Knight, faculty members, LCC Board of Trustees members and dozens of student award recipients. Robin Moore, access services supervisor for the TLC Library at LCC, served as emcee. She welcomed everyone and offered a few words of wisdom.
Michael Austin and Souriya Kejjan hold the “Michigan Campus Compact Heart and Soul Awards” they received on March 31.
“Education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world,” Moore said. “So my question for you tonight is, ‘How are you going to make a difference in changing the world?’” College awards were handed out first. Souriya Kejjan and Michael Austin each earned the “Michigan Campus Compact Heart and Soul Award.” The award is given to students who have completed a minimum of 25 documented, non-required service hours per semester that they are enrolled. Kejjan was nominated for the award by LCC Nursing Program Director Lori Pincumbe. Austin was nominated by history instructor Anne Heutsche. Emerging Student Leader awards were presented to Erik Fritzen and James Rawson for showing exemplary leadership qualities over the past academic year. Fritzen is president of the Psychology Club and a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Rawson is president of the recently formed Game Night Club. Tristin White earned a “Collaboration Award” for his teamwork skills. He was nominated by Carrie Gregg, coordinator of Fostering Stars. Also earning a “Collaboration Award” were members of the Native American Student Alliance. They were nominated by Eva Menefee, adviser of NASA. After the College Awards were presented, a steady stream of award winners were honored during the Program Awards, Registered Student Organizations and Department Awards portions of the banquet. Hannah Anderson, arts and entertainment editor for The Lookout, was honored as the newspaper’s “Journalist of the Year” for 2016-17. Sports Editor Brodee Gillam earned the newspaper’s “Rookie of the Year” award. Patti Ayers, director of Student Life and the organizer of the event, offered closing remarks for the evening.
Hannah Anderson (left) earned The Lookout’s “Journalist of the Year” award for 2016-17. Brodee Gillam was named the newspaper’s “Rookie of the Year.”
“This is my favorite event of the year; I love this event,” Ayers said. “We’ve got such a great crowd here tonight. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of this event is so dear to my heart and I just want to say thank you so much.” Ayers thanked everyone who helped organize the banquet. She then addressed the award-winning students. “I am so impressed by what you do as students, as peer mentors, as volunteers, as role models and as citizens in our community,” Ayers said. “You inspire me, as you do others. “You should be very proud of the way you balance the demands of academics, personal responsibilities, job commitment, service and other co-curricular activities. All of us at Lansing Community College are certainly very proud of you and your successes, and we wish you well in your future endeavors.”
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‘Kinesiology Fitness Fair’ offers fun and learning By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer In an effort to educate students about the kinesiology program, LCC’s Kinesiology Club hosted its second annual Fun Fitness Fair featuring a fun week full of educational and engaging activities. The events were located in the Gannon Building. The week included 15 different businesses and athletic departments that allowed kinesiology students to network with potential employers, according to Club Co-Adviser Jennifer Hilker, an adjunct faculty for fitness wellness and kinesiology. The annual fitness fair was started to promote kinesiology, as well as raise money for a local cause. This year, the Kinesiology Club decided to raise money and hold a donation drive for Willow Elementary School, which has a 20 percent homeless population, Hilker said. “We have several goals,” Hilker said. “One is to promote kinesiology. A lot of people have no idea what it
Photo by Nick Thompson
Students play Bubble Soccer as a part of the Kinesiology Fitness Fun Fair April 13 in the Gannon Building gym.
is, so we got T-shirts this year with the definition on the back.” The T-shirts read, “Kinesiology: The study of anatomy, physiology and mechanics of human body movement.”
Said Hilker: “It is important for students to know what kinesiology is; it is a huge growing field.” The last event of the fitness fun fair was Bubble Soccer in the Gannon
gym. Students had a chance to enjoy a fun game of Bubble Soccer with friends. For more information, contact Hilker at slabaj@lcc.edu/
Lansing Community College’s Sign Language Club is proud to present:
SYNC
SYNC is performances by LCC students, including choreography and sign language stories, layered together along with popular songs. SYNC includes enhanced lighting and sound effects that allow hard of hearing, deaf, and hearing viewers to feel the pulsation of a song while also watching the flow and momentum on stage. SYNC brings fun, creativity, and originality to the stage to share with loved ones and the community. Meet with the students of LCC’s Sign Language Club after the show and learn more about the program!
Dart Auditorium
Sunday, April 30
Shows at 1 pm and 4 pm
Tickets $5 in advance through any Sign Language Club member or $8 at the door *As a high-energy show some of the songs chosen to be performed may contain adult language, so parental guidance is suggested.
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LCC Star
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Professor Majumdar enjoys ‘aha’ moments By Idman Gabayre Staff Writer One of LCC’s most inspirational teachers is sociology and anthropology professor Krishnakali Majumdar, better known as “Kali.” She was born in India, and most of her educational career was logged in Delhi, India. Majumdar joined LCC’s faculty in January 2013, coming from Ferris State University. She also took a couple of anthropology courses at Michigan State University as a graduate student. Aside from her teaching obligations at LCC as a full-time professor, Majumdar is engaged in several college-wide committees and initiatives. Since 2013, Majumdar has been involved in establishing and/or developing various college advancement programs, including the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, one of LCC’s major empowering associations. She has worked as a member of the President’s Advisory Council for Diversity and Inclusion (PACDI), the Operation 100% Steering Committee, the “One Book, One LCC” group and more.
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Krishnakali Majumdar has taught at Lansing Community College since 2013.
Majumdar is now on a mission to create a college-wide “one hour of freedom,” meaning there will be no
classes during a designated hour. “That way, students and faculty will be able to participate…in various col-
lege activities,” Majumdar said. With this idea, students, staff and faculty members will all be able to participate in the same events at the same time, she explained, building the unbreakable bond every community wishes to achieve. Majumdar shared the secret behind her passion for what she does. “I get paid to talk, so what’s not to love?” she said. “The ‘aha’ moments that the students experience in my classroom make for an awesome career.” She shared the story of the most memorable compliment she received. It was from a student she taught at Western Michigan University. “Ten years later, (the student) found my email and sent me a message saying, ‘The day you called me out by my name and said ‘Hi Susan,’ I was on my way to leave college and never come back again. But as soon as you said ‘Hi Susan’ I felt like I belonged and that I was valued, so I stayed. “This is why I make it essential to remember everybody’s name,” Majumdar said. “That’s my emphasis there.”
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Baseballers’ streak snapped at nine
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Pitcher Blake Dahlstrom of LCC tosses a strike against Delta College March 24.
By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The LCC baseball team lost on April 11, 8-7 to the Kellogg CC Bruins in nine innings. The loss snapped a nine-game winning streak and dropped the Stars’ record to 19-5 on the season (9-1 in the MCCAA West). The ninth inning was filled with action from both sides, with a combined seven runs scored in the final frame against the Bruins. Sophomore catcher/third baseman Carson Eby paced the Stars again with his hot hitting. Eby had three hits, two RBIs and one run scored. Eby was batting a scorching .487 this season through April 12, with an even more impressive .816 slugging percentage. LCC Head Coach Drew Huard said the team has to be consistent this season to achieve its goals. “We’re going to have to play really good baseball to beat a very quality opponent,” Huard said earlier this season. “We can’t just play average baseball and expect to come out with two victories, which is what our goal is to stay atop of the league.” Freshman Avery Maurer, who played catcher against Kellogg CC, also stood out offensively against the Bruins. Maurer also had three hits, two RBIs and a run scored, along with a double. The Stars used six different pitchers against the Bruins. Freshman Cam Fewless took the loss after one inning pitched. Fewless gave up three runs and walked three batters while striking out one.
Outfield tandem paces red-hot softball team By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor Talent is overflowing in the outfield for the LCC softball team, with two Stars shining brightest in the team’s doubleheader against Jackson College on April 11. The freshman/sophomore outfield tandem of Brooklyn Dolloff and Brittni Wilcox has been producing high quality at-bats since the start of the 2017 season. Wilcox credited their recent success to practice and workouts throughout this season. “Our coaches have been working a lot with us on hitting, so I’m getting more
comfortable and more confident with my swing,” Wilcox said. “A lot of hard work over the season is paying off.” LCC defeated Jackson College 15-3 in five innings in the first game and 6-1 in the second. The wins improved the Stars record to 15-1 in the MCCAA West and 22-10-1 overall. LCC Head Coach Marc Kibby said he sees no weak links in the Stars’ offense. “(Opposing teams) cannot pick and choose who you want to pitch against,” Kibby said. “If you look at our lineup and the individual batting averages … (and) home runs all up and down the lineup,
they cannot pitch around anybody.” Dolloff and Wilcox provided a majority of the offense in the first game. Dolloff went 3-for-3 with three RBIs, three runs scored and a walk. Wilcox was 4-for-4 with four RBIs. Dolloff and Wilcox have taken advantage of pitchers in their own ways this season. Dolloff is the more patient hitter of the two, drawing eight walks this season. This allows Dolloff to show her power at the plate. Dolloff’s five home runs and 24 RBIs are tied for second on the Stars. She leads the team with 28 runs scored.
Wilcox has a batting average of .370. She has five doubles and five stolen bases along with 22 RBIs and 18 runs scored. Wilcox has only made one error this season. Wilcox had high praise for her teammates’ effort on the defensive side of the ball. “Brooklyn, as our center-fielder, she has a great arm, one of our best arms, and we try to let her get the ball and be the one to throw it in,” Wilcox said. “She’s been being more aggressive, going after balls that we wouldn’t have been able to get. With her going after them it really takes away the gaps in the outfield.”
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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Sophomore catcher Rebecca Piron a shining star for softball squad
Q&A
The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC sophomore starting catcher Rebecca Piron. The Escanaba graduate, through April 6, had smacked four home runs and owned a batting average of .337. Why did you start playing softball? “It was kind of just something to do in the summer. I started playing T-Ball, and then I got into travel ball when I was 9 or 10. … It just escalated from there.” What do you want to do after LCC? “I’m transferring to Ferris
(State University) to play ball and then I’m also going to be a chiropractor.” What is your most memorable moment playing softball? “It would probably have to be last season. We were at regionals and it was bottom of the seventh inning. We were home and it was tied 9-9. There were two outs and I was up to bat. There were runners on second and third; I hit a walk-off home run to send us to nationals.” What is your most embarrassing moment in softball? “There was a time I didn’t know there were two outs and, we throw the ball around, (I) just threw the ball right into the outfield; third base wasn’t even
looking and I just chucked it into the outfield.” What do you want to take away from your time at LCC? “I like to take away all of the memories, because I know I’m not going to relive them. (Also) all the time I have (spent here) and all the friendships I’ve made.” What are your goals for this season? “We definitely want to make it back to nationals, that’s for sure, and definitely want to do a lot better than we did last year at nationals. As a self-goal, I just want to (do) the best I can do, be the best I can be and beat my personal record in home runs (11 in 2016 for LCC).”
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Detroit teams disappoint For 25 years, there were three things that seemed automatic: death, taxes and the Detroit Red Wings making it to the playoffs. That streak ended this season, putting the cap on this up-and-down Detroit winter sports season. Heading into the season without longtime Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk, who is now playing in Russia, was different. Wings fans saw players like Dylan Larkin and Anthony Mantha as a chance to input youth. Those plans did not pan out. Although both showed flashes of brilliance, the team overall could not succeed, churning out one of the worst records in the NHL. Meanwhile, Andre Drummond and the rest of the Pistons squad had the fans very hopeful to begin the year following a 44-38 record and a positive playoff appearance in 2015-16. However, point guard Reggie Jackson started the year injured and everyone seemed to take a step back, outside of fourth-year guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. All of this has proceeded to having De-
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troit flirt with the 10th-best record in the abysmal Eastern Conference; disappointing the Motor City. We still have a chance for redemption with the Tigers. Outfielder JaCoby Jones and the Motor City squad did look good in the team’s opening day game on April 4. Jones hit one of the Tigers’ three home runs, giving them the 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Jones is part of the growing influx of youth on the Tigers, along with pitchers Daniel Norris and Michael Fulmer, and third baseman Nick Castellanos. They give Detroit some young legs to lean on this season. All three of the teams have a young core to build on, so don’t count out the Detroit sports scene for too much longer.
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Students present ideas at ‘Star Tank’ By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor “Welcome to the shark tank, where entrepreneurs seek an investment to start, grow or save their business,” the narrator of the ABC show “Shark Tank” often says in the opening. That show is the inspiration for the LCC competition “Star Tank,” a contest where students and alumni present business ideas to a panel of five judges. The winner earns a $1,250 first-place prize. “Star Tank” took place at LCC’s west campus on Wednesday, April 5. Eight contestants presented five-minute presentations to the judges; then answered questions on the spot afterward. A wide variety of business plans were proposed, from a board game café to a theater for kids in the foster care system. Marissa Dahlem, the grand prize winner with an idea for a coffee shop, said she will put the money into savings as she is still developing her “Mugs Café” business plan and degree. Bill Motz, a professor of marketing at LCC and one of the creators of “Star
Photo by Hannah Anderson
Star Tank contestants converse after their presentations as they await the judges' final decision April 5.
Tank,” said this event was the best one yet and they keep getting better every year. He mentioned seeing his students compete in this contest is a great experience. “It’s one thing when you see them
in a classroom as students,” Motz said. “But when they put their coats and ties on or their professional apparel and put together their PowerPoints, it’s very reassuring that we’re on the right track as faculty members.”
Dan Hagfors, an adjunct professor at LCC and a panelist in the discussion after the presentations, said he enjoyed the event. “Obviously, it’s a lot like the ‘Shark Tank’ nationally, but on a local level it allows LCC students to take an idea and pitch that idea for some additional funding,” Hagfors said. “I’d like to see more participation, more ideas and more entrepreneurs.” Courtney Sorenson, a marketing major who pitched the idea for a wine bar called “Wine Not,” said she thought her presentation went well. “I think the opportunity is absolutely great because you don’t hear of schools often doing this where there’s a money prize, let alone a community college,” Sorenson said. The plan was to have cash prizes for the top three contestants. However in the end, the judges made the decision to split the money so that even those outside of third place received cash prizes. For more information about the American Marketing Association, go to http:// www.lccama.com/
‘Legends and Heroes’ explores dance themes By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor The LCC dance community offered a look into what students have been working on in classes and outside of school April 7 through 9. The event was the annual spring dance concert. This year’s concert was called “Legends and Heroes.” The performance took place in Dart Auditorium. From baseball to Pandora’s box, the students involved tried to show what it meant to be a legend and a hero. In one of the performances, the narrator for the dance gave many examples of old and modern-day heroes. In the end, she concluded a hero is “someone who lifts us up” and inspires new discoveries. Other dances explored legends and heroes in human rights movements, Native American tales and fantasies like “Star Wars.” Paul Jurczak, a professor of philosophy at LCC, said he liked the dance about Babe Ruth the most. “When you watch dance, it’s nice to see the dancers actually enjoying themselves,” Jurczak said. “The baseball one
was a lot of fun because I think the dancers enjoyed it.” Vickie Diebold, the lead dance faculty of the show, said she and her students tried to pack all dance genres into the theme. She said she was proud of the message it delivered. “A lot of times, as a people, we forget our stories, we forget our legend, and I think as a whole we’re looking for heroes as a society,” Diebold said. “It actually turned out to be the perfect theme for this particular year.” Jurczak, who came because one of his students was in the performance, said it was great to see the many talents LCC students possess. “Our students have a lot of different abilities and a lot of different sides to them, and I typically only see that little bit of them in the classroom,” Jurczak said. “It’s always a pleasure to see that other side of them.” Diebold said there are auditions in the fall for the next spring dance show. The theme is unknown, but it will include all genres once again. For more information, email Vickie Diebold at diebov@lcc.edu
Photo courtesy of Kevin W. Fowler
Christianne Kargl, Allison Burelson, Dalee Yang and Cyntoyla Rich dance in a promotional photo for LCC’s "Legends and Heroes” event. The spring dance concert was held April 7 through 9.
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Communication speaker IN BRIEF encourages confidence Arts and Entertainment
Play to be performed at Black Box
By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor Good communication skills can be essential to a student’s academics and career. Therefore, as part of an exploration into the art of communication, three speakers talked about helping students find their purpose and power at the “Own Your Voice” Communication Summit. The event took place Thursday, April 13 at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion in the Gannon Building. There were four sessions addressing personality, purpose and empowerment. Each spanned about two hours. Special guest speaker Holley Murchison spoke at two sessions called “Tell Me About Yourself.” Murchison is an entrepreneur from New York and runs a communication agency. For students aspiring to become entrepreneurs, she offered the advice of treating the business like having a child and nurturing it. “It will only grow as big or as fast, or to its full potential when you invest the work into it,” Murchison said. Murchison’s session was about how to make a compelling argument. Going beyond advice to future entrepreneurs and giving advice of how to be more confident, she said that everyone is unique.
The second semester studio class is putting on “4.48 Psychosis,” a play about clinical depression. The drama was written by Sarah Kane and directed by Deborah Keller. The performances will take place at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29 in the Black Box Theatre, Gannon 168. Admission is free. For more information, call Performing Arts Production Coordinator Melissa Kaplan at (517) 483-1488 or visit http:// lcc.edu/cma/events/
‘Star Wars’ music comes to Wharton
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Guest speaker Holley Murchison talks to students during a workshop about communication.
“No one was created like you, fashioned like you or has the same purpose as you,” Murchison said. “So really finding the right amount of confidence to move anything forward is about acknowledging that you are special.”
For more information about events at the Centre, call (517) 483-1287 or go to http://www.lcc.edu/resources/ the_centre/ * Staff Writer Haneen Hammad contributed to this article.
‘Opera Night’ a great sampler of music By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor As a part of LCC’s effort to bring diverse forms of art to students, “A Night at the Opera” is coming to Dart Auditorium Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Scenes from a variety of different operas will be performed. This event is being put on as part of the musical scenes class at LCC, taught by Kelly Stuible-Clark. According to Stuible-Clark, she wanted a different theme for the class this year and focused it around opera. “We’ve got a really wide variety of experience, of knowledge and of musical study,” Stuible-Clark said. “If
you’ve never been to an opera, this a really great sampler to start … this is really nice because it’s short. It goes from everything from Mozart to Leonard Bernstein, so it’s a really wide array of music.” Stuible-Clark said the scenes are mostly funny and are all in English, so viewers do not have to know Italian to understand what is going on. Lydia Erickson, a professor of voice at LCC who is taking the musical scenes class, said the theme is very different from what it has been in the past. “For many years at LCC, the musical scenes class has been gauged toward theater,” Erickson said. “This
time, LCC is going to be doing opera scenes, which is so exciting because … it’s almost a dying art sometimes around here.” Elaine Simon, who is taking the musical scenes class as a community member, said she is enjoying the performance because she has never done anything like this before. “I think it’ll be a good show,” Simon said. “There’s a lot of variety in the scenes that we’re doing, so I think that everyone can appreciate it.” For more information on the event, call Performing Arts Production Coordinator Melissa Kaplan at (517) 4831488 or visit http://lcc.edu/cma/events/
In a celebration of Academy Award winner and composer John Williams, Stuart Chafetz will conduct an orchestra performance called, “Star Wars and Beyond: The Music of John Williams.” The performance is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets depend on seating, but range from about $25 to $50. The concert will take place at Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. For more information, call the Wharton Center at (517) 432-2000 or go to https://www.whartoncenter.com/
‘Beerfest’ takes over Cooley Stadium The fourth annual “Beerfest at the Ballpark” is coming to Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts, 505 E. Michigan Ave. On Saturday, April 29 from 3 to 8 p.m., there will be live music, beer, wine, mead, cider, spirits and food available. Advance tickets are $30. Tickets at the door are $35. For more information, visit http://www. beerfestattheballpark.net/
MSU hosts small animals at pavilion For a day of milking cows, watching horse races and meeting small animals, MSU is hosting “Small Animals Day” on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the MSU Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, 4301 Farm Lane. Admission is $3 and parking is available at the pavilion. For more information, email Dorcia Chaison, assistant director of undergraduate programs, at chaison@msu.edu or call (517) 355-0234.
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Pablo’s serves up quality food quickly By Aaron Wilton Associate Editor Pablo’s Old Town has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine in Lansing’s Old Town since 2005. Located at 311 E. Grand River Ave., Pablo’s has a real inner-city restaurant atmosphere. It feels like a local hotspot, with customers coming in the door every few minutes. One of the biggest benefits of Pablo’s is the speed of the service. After ordering, my companion and I had our food in about six minutes. Our waiter, Theo Beltran, was friendly and welcoming. Beltran is the brother-inlaw of Pablo Maldonado, the owner of Pablo’s. During my most recent visit to Pablo’s both my friend and I ordered tacos. There are nine meats to choose from when ordering anything on the menu:
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Pablo’s Old Town is located at 311 E. Grand River Ave. in Lansing.
beef tongue, chopped steak, shredded beef, ground beef, pork, marinated pork, spicy Mexican sausage, shredded chicken, and ham with cheese. Tacos can be ordered in any quantity at $2.50 each. The tacos are available in the American style (with cheese, lettuce and tomato) or Mexican style (with lettuce, cilantro and tomato). Free chips and salsa are provided before ordering any meals. The tacos are small but each one packs great flavor and fresh ingredients. I really enjoyed my ground beef tacos Americanos and my friend equally enjoyed his steak tacos Mexicanos. Overall, the food is fast and the service is friendly. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the food. Pablo’s Old Town is a place I have visited multiple times and will continue to go to in the future.
O.J. Simpson series is worth a watch on Netflix By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief Everyone has at least heard of O.J. Simpson. Simpson was a star football player; one who won the Heisman Trophy and had a phenomenal career in the NFL. He is known for much more than that, however. He is also known for murder, crime, criminal court cases and being one of the most famous Americans to ever beat a serious crime. In 1994, Simpson was accused of murdering his ex-wife Nicole and her new lover, Ronald Goldman. The murder took the country by storm and has turned out to be one of the most famous cases of the past century. Simpson was found innocent, but the case is still debated and widely talked about today.
Yes, it is so widely known that I can even write about the final outcome of the trial in a television series review. Everyone knows what happened. The TV series, “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,” provides some of the most real-life, in-depth drama the famous case has ever seen. Though the series was first aired a year ago on FX, it is still a popular series on Netflix. Simpson is played by Cuba Gooding Jr. The show does a great job of showing the racial tensions centered around Simpson and the case. Simpson is eventually represented by several lawyers. One of them is the now-famous Robert Kardashian, played by former “Friends” actor David Schwimmer. Another one is a lawyer played by John Travolta.
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You probably know how the story goes. But the series, which is 10 episodes in total, does a tremendous job of dramatizing such a famous case. Gooding Jr. actually does a solid job of playing Simpson. A lot of the series is focused around the trial. I do wish more of it was centered around the actual murder and circumstances surrounding it, since the series does hint at Simpson being guilty. If you missed the show on TV a year ago, you can now watch it on Netflix and it will be worth your time. It must be hard for a production crew to put together a show where the story is already known by almost everyone. But if you want to watch a series of 10 shows that seems to accurately portray how everything played out in this famous case and trial, start watching it on Netflix now.
‘The Boss Baby’ takes over in movie theaters By Idman Gabayre Staff Writer The new animated film, “The Boss Baby,” was released in theaters March 31. It highlights the typical impact of a newborn on a family’s dynamics in comedic fashion. The movie, directed by Thomas McGrath, stars the voice talents of Alec Baldwin, the Boss Baby’s character voice. Miles
Bakshi does the voice of 7-year-old Tim. Tim, the only child in what seems like a happy family, refuses to accept a newborn in his unbreakable triangle of his mother, father and himself. The Boss Baby is a suit-wearing, briefcase-carrying baby manager for a company run by babies who fail the “laughter test.” Boss Baby is selected to go on a mis-
sion to discover the reasons behind the rapid love for dogs. The company’s mission is to end the love for dogs and increase the love for babies. Early in the film, Boss Baby arrives at Tim’s house to meet his “new family” in a taxi wearing a suit. He is carrying a briefcase and walking toward his target like a boss. Tim’s father (voiced by Jimmy Kim-
mel) and mother (Lisa Kudrow) are thrilled to introduce the baby to Tim. Tim feels displaced by this bossy and demanding addition to his life. In fact, he hates the newborn. Quickly, however, the film develops the idea of love between Tim and the Boss Baby. For the film’s show times at NCG Cinemas in Lansing, visit www.ncgmovies.com/lansing/
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Baseball season is underway: hooray! Many people in Michigan count summer as their favorite time or season of the year. Don’t get me wrong, I love summer and the warm weather. Going up to Lake Michigan and being able to grill chicken or steak every evening is something I cherish every year. However, I would prefer springtime over summer any day of the week. There is one major reason for that: the start of Detroit Tigers baseball. I am a huge baseball fan. Ever since I can remember, I have been glued to the television for three hours every night during baseball season watching the Tigers. True baseball fans are spoiled in that way. Unlike any other major sport, the Major League Baseball season lasts for
seven months and each team plays almost every day during that span. And yes, the heart of baseball is played during the summer and fall. The exciting playoff races and the actual postseason don’t start taking shape until around July. But as a lifelong, diehard Tigers fan, there is nothing better than the excitement of my team opening up the season. It is a new beginning for each team. For baseball fans, the first game of the season is a festivity. My grandpa used to let my father skip school on opening day to let him watch the Tigers open up the year. Chicago Cubs superstar Kris Bryant recently said that MLB’s opening day should be designated as a holiday.
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That will never happen, but baseball is America’s pastime and is an extremely important day on the calendar for each fan. So back to what I was saying. Most people cherish spring as the season that leads to warmer weather. It is a benchmark for many people who love to take vacations and trips. That is also true for me every year. It is amazing when I can wake up and go
all day wearing a T-shirt and shorts for the first time. However, that pales in comparison to the excitement and joy I get from a new baseball season. A lot of people have speculated that baseball is a dying sport across the U.S., and that soccer will eventually overtake baseball as one of America’s favorite sports. For some, that may happen. But for me, baseball will always hold a special place in my heart. So will the Detroit Tigers. That is why every February I start counting down the days until my team opens up the season in April. Baseball is a huge part of my life, and its beginning will always be one of my favorite times of the year.
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Aspiring writer figures plans for near future The semester is coming to an end. That statement brings up a lot of different emotions for different people, like stress or excitement. For me, it brings just a little bit of sadness, as well as a whole lot of excitement. For this entire semester, I have been trying to figure out what to do with the next year of my life. I was applying to a lot of different programs. The most annoying part of applying to the programs was trying to find references who have not recommended me a
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hundred times already. But after many forms and interviews, and a lot of waiting around to hear back from the programs, I have been accepted
to an AmeriCorps program through an organization called United Arc. I was so excited to hear this news that I actually squealed. I also got accepted to the Japan Immersion program through LCC. Although I could graduate after this semester, I am going to wait until after the program because it requires a culture class. I have been trying to envision what the next year is going to look like, between traveling in Japan and serving people with special needs through United Arc
in Massachusetts. However, as the semester is coming to an end along with my time at LCC, I am trying to focus on the present instead. I want to make the most of every moment I have with my friends here in Michigan, including my coworkers and my classmates. I am just as excited for what the “here and now” holds as I am for what the future holds. So although there is a lot to do to finish the semester, I will try to enjoy the present and be thankful for life.
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‘Equal Pay Day’ seeks to help deserving women Reality Check. It is 2017 and women still are paid less than men are – about 20 percent less, to be more specific. April 4 was “Equal Pay Day,” and it is not just an uplifting 24 hours for women. In fact, “Equal Pay Day” was started in 1996 by the National Committee on Pay Equity to raise awareness on the wage gap between women and men. The event marks the moment in the year when the average woman’s pay will match the salary of an average man in the previous year. For black and Hispanic women, this date falls even later in the year. Black
women earn 68 percent of, and Latina women earn 62 percent of, the full-time weekly pay of a white man, according to USA Today. Women who work full time, yearround in the United States receive just 80 cents for every dollar paid to men, amounting to a yearly gap of $10,470. According to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, if men and women received equal treatment in this labor market, getting the same returns on their productivity, it would result in $447.6 billion additional income in the U.S. economy from women’s increased
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pay. That’s not too shabby. The call to action on a day like this is for women to ask for more money from their employer, or simply ask to receive what they are worth. However, this is easier said than done.
There are also a few fun ways to observe this very important day, because every woman deserves that, too. Women were able to take advantage of the nationwide #20percentcounts campaign and earn a 20-percent discount in participating Lansing-area locations. Among the businesses participating were Grace Boutique of Old Town, Okemos Studio of Photography and Builders Hardware Co. of East Lansing. More importantly, however, it is to remember to ask for more. We women deserve it.
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Council turns tail; reneges on ‘Sanctuary City’ The Lansing City Council voted unanimously (6-0) on Monday, April 3 to make Lansing a Sanctuary City. That decision lasted all of 10 days, before the council overturned its resolution with a 5-2 vote in favor of repeal. The Lookout staff is extremely disappointed in the council for making such a hasty decision to repeal the resolution.
Shortly after approving the resolution, the council received correspondence from the Lansing Regional Chamber and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, discouraging the council from making any references to the term “sanctuary city” in its resolution. President Donald Trump has threatened to enforce cooperation with federal immigration authorities by removing federal funding from
any communities that declare a sanctuary city status. Our staff understands what losing federal funding could do to our city and our state. However, that threat was present long before the city council approved the new resolution. Therefore, that threat of lost funding should have been taken into consideration before holding the April 3 vote. This leads our staff to believe that
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the decision to pass the resolution was also very hasty, in the wake of Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero’s executive order. The Lookout staff hopes that some of the confusion surrounding these decisions can be sorted out in the near future. We also encourage Mayor Bernero to keep standing up for local control and city lawmakers’ power versus state and federal influences.
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By Nick Thompson Photo Editor “Patriots & Peacemakers” is a current exhibit in the TLC building library. It highlights Armed Forces, Peace Corps and Diplomatic Service by Arab Americans. The traveling exhibit is from the Arab American National Museum (AANM) in Dearborn. The exhibit was set up over spring break and will be open until the end of the spring semester, when it will be moved to be displayed at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. The display also covers the topics of religious
diversity, the Arab world, Arab-American history, and the Arabic language. The exhibit is not just informative, but also allows interaction. Throughout are voice recordings and boards that encourage guests to “share your thoughts” with sticky notes. The exhibit centers on telling the story of over 170 Arab Americans and their impact on the United States throughout history. “We have a few stories from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, up to current diplomats, and Peace Corps members who were just starting their service,” said Elizabeth Barrett-Sulli-
van, curator at the AANM. “We hope that visitors engage with the diverse, personal stories we’ve documented, and recognize that Arab Americans come from all walks of life, just like other Americans.” The exhibit made its way to LCC through the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, and LCC is one of many locations where the exhibit has been displayed. “We have exhibited ‘Patriots & Peacemakers’ in several libraries, museums and colleges around the country since 2012,” Barrett-Sullivan said.
Photos by Nick Thompson Displayed artifacts and stories from Arab-American diplomats are among the highlights of the library exhibit.
‘Patriots & Peacemakers’ exhibit highlights Arab-American culture The "Patriots & Peacemakers" exhibit is shown April 12 in the LCC library atrium.