Volume 59, Issue 16 april 30 - may 31, 2018 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
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‘StarScapes’ shines LCC ‘Gets Mouthy’ with oral hygiene and cancer awareness exhibition Page >>> 6
Baseball team rebounds from tough loss with doubleheader sweep Page >>> 7
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James Stokes and Guzal Akram gather near their posters during LCC’s StarScapes event on Wednesday, April 18 on the first floor of the Gannon Building. See story on page 10.
Students relieve stress with activities, treats during ‘Finals Frenzy’ Page >>> 11
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Nursing club hosts blood drive By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer The LCC Student Nursing Association sponsored a blood drive Tuesday, April 17, to assist those in need. Over 50 students and employees donated blood. Fliers advertising the blood drive were hung all around LCC’s campus, inviting students and employees to donate blood. The fliers stated: “The need for blood is constant – every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. In fact, each day, the American Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 units of blood.” Marleigh Hayes, a nursing student and a member of the Student Nursing Association, spoke about the group’s work.
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Blood drive officials welcomed about 50 students and faculty during the blood drive on April 17.
“SNA (is) a group of student nurses who come together and come up with volunteer opportunities that help out the community … stuff like the blood drive; that we do twice a year” Hayes said. “This is just something we can do as nurses, and get involved, because we cannot ask others to give blood if nurses aren’t willing to give blood,” she continued. “You never know when you’re going to need blood for someone you love.” Carole Stacy, faculty adviser for SNA, said the important thing about the blood drive is “giving back to your community. “I think it’s a good opportunity to see the new nurses hosting an event like this that actually saves lives,” Stacy said.
Understanding financial aid regulations By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor For several years, Federal Aid Regulations have prevented students from using classes that are not related to their major to count toward their financial aid status. However, the Financial Aid Office at LCC has found that this information is fairly unknown amongst the student body. Federal aid is any form of government-funded money that students can use to pay for their schooling. This includes federal Pell grants, federal loan programs and the federal Supplemental Instruction Education Opportunity grant.
“Federal aid would only be covering any course that is on the student’s pathway,” said Stephanie Trapp, senior financial aid director. “So that is any class that is on the student’s curriculum. That includes pre-requisites, electives and other core classes that apply to their program.” Students can still enroll in classes that are not within their pathway, but should know that it will not count toward their financial aid status. “Maybe a student feels like they need to take a physical fitness class because it helps relieve stress,” Trapp said. “They can still register for that, but have to understand the
impact it can have on their financial aid.” The LCC Financial Aid Office is establishing an automated system for the fall semester that will identify courses that do not relate to the student’s program, and will adjust the financial aid eligibility automatically. To ensure classes are covered, Trapp encourages students to make sure their major is up-to-date in Banner. “That is the most important thing,” she said. “They also need to have their pathway available so they know which classes to take. If they use Degree Works, which is located in Banner Self-sSrvice,
that will tell them exactly what courses apply to their program.” Trapp also encourages students to meet with an adviser periodically to make sure they stay on the right track. “It’s important for any student, whether it’s for financial aid or not, just to make sure you get your degree completed without having to incur debt or to graduate as quickly as possible so you can get that job you’re looking for,” she said. For more information, visit https://www. lcc.edu/finaid/policies/ or contact the financial aid office at (517) 483-1200 (option 1).
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AMA among nation’s best IN BRIEF By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor The LCC American Marketing Association returned home from New Orleans as one of the top small chapters in the nation. At the 40th annual International Collegiate Conference, held April 5 to 7, the LCC AMA finished in second place in the Top Small Chapter Category – a feat members have been working very hard to achieve over the last year. “I knew we had a good year, but we don’t know how the other chapters did until you get to New Orleans,” said Bill Motz, co-adviser of the AMA with Adrienne Jenkins. “I’m very proud of the students for making that happen. “We started out with four members last fall, so when you go from four to 20 members and become one of the top five small chapters in the country — that’s pretty impressive and pleasing to the adviser.” At the conference, the AMA members participated in workshops to brush up on their business skills. The workshops also served as an opportunity to network with other students and business professionals. LCC AMA President Joe Strother and Vice President Spencer Leach both presented in the “Leading Your Chapter to Success – Becoming a Top Small Chapter” session. “It was really awesome because we got to go through our strategies this year and some of our highlights such as our etiquette dinner and Star Tank,”
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Earn cash for used textbooks Representatives from MBS Direct, LCC’s online book store, will visit LCC for students to sell their textbooks back for cash. Dates and times are as follows: Wednesday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at west campus; and Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on main campus in the StarZone. Students can also sell their books back online at https://www.mbsdirect. net/buyback/index.php/
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The LCC American Marketing Association gathers for a group photo during the trip to New Orleans.
Strother said. “We also got to go into some of the struggles that we had and how we overcame those so we could educate other small chapters that are just getting started.” Strother said his favorite part of the trip was spending time with his “AMA family” and having the opportunity to showcase LCC at an international conference. “It was good to spend quality time with the people that really helped make this year possible,” Strother said. The LCC AMA is welcoming new members for the next school year. Students
looking for a way to better themselves are encouraged to join. “No matter what field you’re going into, being able to network and conduct yourself in a professional manner is something that is needed no matter what you’re doing,” Strother said. “We offer those tools and it’s really nice because you not only develop yourself professionally, but we’re very laid-back and understanding of one another.” For more information call Bill Motz at (517) 483-1540 or email Joe Strother at strothej@mail.lcc.edu/
North campus will close May 30 By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief Clinton County’s Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) building has hosted LCC’s north campus classes for almost 10 years. LCC North was relocated there officially on July 1, 2008. The Clinton County RESA, located at 1013 South Old US-27 in St. Johns, will no longer be an LCC extension center as of May 30, 2018. College President Brent Knight talked about why north campus is finally closing. “Michigan is in a long-term decline of the number of 18 year olds,” Knight said. “And we have seen enrollment decline at north campus. “With people having so many choices of how and when they will attend
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LCC will close its northern extension center as of May 30, 2018. The Clinton County RESA building has housed LCC North for almost 10 years.
classes, including online formats, it was no longer feasible for us to keep that location open.” Toni Glasscoe, the advisory board member for K-12 relations at LCC, explained what this change means for courses and instructors previously offered at north campus.
“The physical location of the north campus will no longer be available, but the number of courses taught will not be impacted,” Glasscoe said. She noted that the faculty has been reassigned to other course sections and there will be online options available. “LCC will continue to serve our Clinton County students with additional options, including dual enrollment and other K-12 services,” Glasscoe said. “LCC is committed to the local community and we will continue to serve them. While talk of closing the campus has been discussed for some time, the final decision to close the facility was made in October 2017.” For more information about courses and changes to LCC, call the LCC Help Desk at (517) 483-5221.
Incoming college students or current students undecided about their major are encouraged to attend the Program and Career Showcase. The event is free and will be held Thursday, May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. on main campus. Snacks and beverages will be available. The event provides the perfect opportunity to meet with advisers and faculty in various programs. There will also be information available about scholarships, clubs, campus safety and more.
Summer registration now open Registration for summer classes is now open. Students will not be able to register once classes begin, so make sure to get it done as soon as possible. To register, visit lcc.edu/register. Registration for the fall semester will open Monday, June 25.
Course evaluations available online Students are encouraged to fill out course evaluations to provide feedback to their instructors. Evaluations can be found under the course evaluation tab in D2L and are due by Wednesday, May 11.
STARientation T-shirt designs sought All current students are welcome to submit a design for a chance to be featured on the 2018 STARientation shirts and win a $20 food gift card. Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11 and can be emailed to orientation@lcc.edu/
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Nyanontee Cooper sets sights high By Ashlee Buhler Associate Editor LCC student Nyanontee Cooper knows what it feels like to face adversity. As a single mom trying to raise her daughter and niece, her college career had to be put on hold the first time around. It was not long ago that she was living in subsidized housing with public assistance and no real goals or ambitions. Fast forward a couple of years and Cooper is no longer living under those circumstances. In fact, she considers herself a completely different person and, this time, has a lot of big dreams. In the fall she will be graduating from LCC with an associate degree in program analysis. The following spring she will begin working toward her bachelor’s degree in technical project management at Davenport University. Cooper, who was born in Liberia but raised in the United States, attributes her life transformation to a changed mindset. This mindset, she said, stemmed from developing healthier habits with food. “Something phenomenal happens to you
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Nyanontee Cooper when you eat food that’s enzymatically alive,” Cooper said. “It just gives you this life-energy. I would like to bring that to people in hopes that it will help them change their life circumstances.” Now 35, Cooper said she hopes to assist others who want to make changes in their life. She said her own experiences have driven her desires to give back to impoverished communities. She envisions someday being able to deliver free meals on a food truck several times a week. Her biggest dream, however, is to open Lansing’s very first all-vegan restaurant, juice bar and wellness boutique.
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“We’re going to serve all-vegan cuisine that is enzymatically alive, so we’re targeting vegans and anyone who is curious about improving their health in the way of food,” Cooper explained. “I’m calling (my business) Life Raw Foods and Wellness Boutique. “My goal is to feed you life, not just in what you eat, but my business plan will incorporate the opportunity for motivational speakers to come in a couple times a month. The wellness boutique portion will include holistic massages and other things you get from a wellness boutique, such as spa treatments and facials.” Cooper said the idea will be a joint effort with her niece, who will run the wellness boutique side of the business while Cooper manages the food side. To help fund her project, Cooper is actively participating in a local pitch competition called “The Hatching.” Her business idea currently tops the voting polls, but in order to take home the top prize she will have to face a panel of judges on June 27 at the Lansing Brewing Company. From the competition Cooper could win
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up to $2,000 and free access to professional services such as accounting help and legal advice. Regardless of the outcome, Cooper said she is still dedicated to turning her dream into a reality. Sarah Garcia-Linz, an academic success coach manager at LCC, offered high praise for Cooper. “I have worked with Nyanontee since 2014 as her success coach and as the adviser for ITSA (Information Technology Student Alliance), which she has been a leader of,” Garcia-Linz said. “Nyanontee is one of the most driven people I have ever met. She is always learning new things, pushing herself in different ways and is a great motivator to others. “While she is a dedicated student, parent, employee and student leader, she still finds time to teach herself new skills, like learning Japanese and studying entrepreneurship. I have learned a lot from Nyanontee as well and look forward to seeing where her path takes her.” The voting polls are closing soon. Anyone interested in Cooper’s business idea can vote once every 24 hours at www.thehatching.org/
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Cybersecurity critical for this day and age By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer Ever wonder how hackers steal your private information? Or better yet, how to protect yourself on the web? LCC’s Cybersecurity Club offers education for anyone wanting to dig deeper into online security while using the World Wide Web. “The Cybersecurity Club just started this semester, (in) January,” said Club Adviser Jason Mitchell, an assistant professor at the LCC west campus. “I have a strong cyber-security background and I just felt like it was a good method of supplementing our existing service.” Mitchell emailed his previous students and talked about the club during his class to create exposure for the weekly club. Although the club was scheduled to wrap up the school year on Monday, April 30,
Mitchell said he fully anticipates starting the club back up this September. Mitchell said club members will learn from lectures as well as hands-on computer lessons involving the public. “We had a community member who actually has seizures, and when he does have seizures he may lose minutes to weeks of time and not realize what happened during that time," Mitchell said. “So we worked out as a group … a method where he can securely record items and securely remember where passwords are stored. He has said that it works really well for him.” At peak times, the club has roughly 30 members. One of them is LCC student and Club Treasurer John Bradley. Bradley is on track to graduate from LCC this spring and transfer to Michigan Tech University. Bradley shared that his involvement in
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Club Adviser Jason Mitchell offers security tips.
the club stems from his passion for Angelina Jolie’s role in the film, “Hackers.” “Definitely now, I’m going to secure my routers in my switch a lot better after being in this club,” Bradley said. Although, Bradley is majoring in electrical engineering, he said a cybersecurity background is not required to join. “You don’t have to have any experience to
join the club. I think a few of our members confirm that," Bradley said. “You can come in with no knowledge whatsoever and still get taught pretty much everything you need to learn. One member who joined with limited experience in cybersecurity is returning LCC student Scott Nichols. Nichols previously attended LCC in 1982 and went into an entirely different career path. Now, in retirement, Nichols is choosing a new career path in computers. “I think it’s just a really good way to network and also to get to know the professors a little bit more and to go deeper into the topic," Nichols said. "A lot of the classes I’ve taken are pretty superficial. I think the club should almost be required.” Students interested in joining the club can send questions by email to Adviser Jason Mitchell at mitch24@lcc.edu/
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Delta Dental holds oral health event
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By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief LCC’s Gannon Highway was taken over by representatives of Delta Dental and the LCC dental hygienist program on Monday, April 23. The exhibition was the third annual Delta Dental “Speak up about Oral Cancer” event. The previous two years’ events were hosted at Michigan State University. This is the first time Delta Dental has done an event like this at LCC. Lisa Ermak, Delta Dental’s public relations specialist, was in charge of the event. “This has been our best attended event to date,” Ermak said. “It started as an initiative from the Delta Dental Foundation … Our goal is to raise awareness about oral cancer: education, screening (and) prevention.” She went on to explain that oral cancer is a rising concern. “We know that oral cancer is on the rise among the younger demographic,” Ermak said. “And HPV, the human papilloma virus, is a big contributor.
“We really want to get the word out … and (people) need to understand that alcohol, tobacco use and sexual activity, where you can get HPV, are risks.” Emily Bushong, a dental hygienist student, was offering information at a booth during the event. “The seniors (in our program) usually run (the booth) and do the cancer screenings,” Bushong said. “We’re just checking inside people’s mouths, looking at their oral tissue and their gums, and making sure there is nothing suspicious.” Bushong said this event is really important because people do not realize how crucial oral health is to overall health. “Actually, periodontal disease is associated with cardiovascular disease and it’s also associated with lowweight births and pre-term births,” she said. “It’s all connected.” Periodontal disease is a serious infection in any of a series of structures in the oral cavity, including gums, ce-
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LCC Dental Hygiene Student Hannah Baum provides a free oral cancer screening in the Gannon Buiding Highway on April 23.
mentum, the periodontal ligament and the alveolar bone. Visit deltadentalmi.com/oralcancer for ad-
ditional information on oral cancer prevention and a variety of dental hygiene techniques.
The Lookout Editor in Chief Aaron Wilton and Adviser Larry Hook asked LCC students:
What are your plans for summer of 2018?
Third-year student Jared Robinson, Engineering and Physics
Sophomore Bahati Muhina, Undecided
Sophomore Genny Salvador, Psychology
Sophomore Samuel Craig, Fire Science
“I’m just hanging out with my girlfriend. We see movies sometimes.”
“I’ll be taking Writing 121 and Reading 170. I’ll be going to the gym, working out.”
“Probably go up north … to Traverse City. (I’m taking) social psychology, educational psychology and nutrition; so I can get my associate degree in psychology.”
“We occasionally swim … at Sleepy Hollow or the (DeWitt) high school pool.”
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Baseball Stars primed for post-season By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor After the LCC baseball team’s 19-4 home loss to Macomb CC on April 22, it would have been easy to predict the Stars would continue to struggle. Instead of stumbling, the Stars seemed to emulate rapper Big Sean and bounced back. They bounced right back into a season sweep of division rival Schoolcraft College, putting the team in a position to win the MCCAA East Division championship. The first game of the doubleheader against Schoolcraft ended 3-2 and the nightcap finished 7-6 in five innings. The games were played April 24 in Garden City. LCC Head Coach Drew Huard said he was proud of his team’s resiliency. “Our coaching staff, all of our players, we’re all on the same page: we weren’t happy with how we played in the second game against Macomb,” Huard said. “We really lacked energy, which really hurt us. “That just shows you, we can beat all the good teams and every team can beat us, too, when we don’t bring
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Freshman pitcher/infielder Michael Stygles hits a foul ball against Macomb CC April 22.
it. (We) came out against Schoolcraft (and executed).” Freshman pitcher Wyatt Rush set the tone for the defense in the first contest, only allowing one earned run in six innings pitched. Schoolcraft only recorded six hits against Rush, while he struck out nine Ocelots on the way to his eighth win in 10 appearances. Rush said his confidence in his defense, even after the Macomb loss,
never wavered. “On a day-to-day basis my defense has been real strong for me all year,” Rush said. “As a pitcher it just allows you to fill up the strike zone. You have trust (that) if somebody bangs a ball out there, you know somebody's going to pick it up and throw them out.” On offense, the Stars’ hitters continued to grind out runs when they need to. Sophomores Hunter Ruhstorfer (a sin-
gle, triple and steal) and Drew Cantrell (two singles, a steal and an RBI) continued to lead the Stars. In the second game, both teams had big offensive innings but the pitchers continued to set the tone. The Stars seven runs all came within the first two innings, with six in the second. Sophomore Michael Stygles was crucial to the Stars scoring those runs in the 7-6 win. Stygles, who had 10 strikeouts and a win in his last pitching start, showed his versatility, recording a single, a double, a steal and two RBIs. Huard said the offseason workouts allowed the team to discover talents they otherwise would not have been able to, such as Stygles’ pitching. “The fall was huge for us in seeing who could pitch and we pitched a couple guys that we didn’t think … were going to pitch, Michael being one of them,” Huard said. “He’s really stepped up in a pitching role. He’s gotten stronger in the offseason. His velocity increased. “He became a guy that’s probably going to be a focal point in our rotation.” LCC’s next home game is against Kellogg CC on Tuesday, May 1. The action starts at 3 p.m. at Westside Park.
Emotional moment highlights softball wins By Brodee Gillam gods, Vanpelt grounded Sports Editor an RBI single into the outfield. She became tearful This softball season has immediately upon reachbeen filled with exciting ing first base as her teammoments for the Stars. mates, coaches and fans During the second cheered for her. game of the Lake Mich“That’s the part about igan College doublecoaching I’ve always header on April 24 at Jodi Vanpelt liked,” Kibby said. “I Lansing’s Ranney Park, there was a moment that was not only don’t care if it wasn’t a 300-foot home run; if it was only a bloop over the pitchexciting, but also sentimental. The bases were loaded for the Stars in er’s head. That was so huge to see her the fifth inning when LCC Head Coach battle back from all of her injuries. “That’s what I coach for. It’s not the Marc Kibby decided to call in sophomore Jodi Vanpelt to pinch hit. It seemed nor- wins and losses. It’s about seeing the mal in the moment for those who did not victories of the kids.” know what Vanpelt has gone through. The Stars mercied the Red Hawks in After injuring her wrist, which that same inning, 8-0. kept her on the bench her entire Kibby also said he thinks Vanpelt freshman season, Vanpelt suffered “can help us out with our tournament a high ankle sprain in fall practices. run” as well. The injury kept her sidelined until Vanpelt detailed what she was thinkrecently. The pinch hit was her first ing during her at-bat and her journey to get there. at-bat in her two years at LCC. “I thought about playing with them, Seemingly blessed by the baseball
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Sophomore first baseman Taylor VanZytveld prepares for action against Lake Michigan College April 24.
since I’ve never gotten to be on the field with them,” Vanpelt said. “A lot of people think a team sport is (working) together on the field to win a game, but that’s not everything. You realize how much you need to depend on your teammates, how much they support you and they encour-
age you and they just keep you going. “I had 19 girls here that were helping keep me strong.” The Stars won the first game of the doubleheader as well, 12-4. With the two wins, LCC improved to 28-7 overall.
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‘Lookout;’ thank you for everything I started my journey here at The Lookout two years ago with a column. It’s only fitting I end it with one as well. Off The Glass has been my sports opinion outlet. I have covered LaVar Ball, Trump and the “shut up and dribble” controversy. I have praised and criticized Tom Izzo. Last issue, I refuted the irrational haters of NCAA women’s basketball. This one is different though. This one is for The Lookout and our crew. My adventure here started in the summer of 2016. Our adviser, Larry Hook, interviewed and, subsequently, welcomed me onboard. Larry has taught me numerous things as a journalist and his “Larry-isms” will always crack me up. I was glad to have an adviser like Larry in my two years here at LCC. Within a few weeks of being hired, I was introduced to our current Editor in Chief Aaron Wilton, our Lead Paginator Nicole Cade and the rest of the 2016-17 staff. On multiple occasions Nicole has described me as “the little brother she never
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wanted,” but she has been the big sister I needed in the newsroom. She has kept my head on straight, for the most part, and allowed me to be my goofy self while sitting next to her for two years. Aaron and I have become a self-proclaimed one-two comedic punch in the office, much to the chagrin of co-workers. As much as we distract each other, Aaron and I have kept each other’s spirits up all year. Staff writer Haneen Hammad, who also joined us last year, has been a great co-worker and a joy to see whenever she appears in the office. The staff yelling, “HANEEN,” every time she came into work was easily one of my favorite Lookout bits. Heading into this year, I didn’t know
what to expect with new members joining, and I was a bit scared of how the newsroom chemistry would be. Within the first two issues, it felt like we had already been together for a year and it set the tone for the fun atmosphere we’ve had. Ashlee Buhler, our 2017-18 associate editor, and Sarah Barney, A & E editor, both started the year fairly quiet and productive. They’ve both managed to keep the productivity high, while dealing with Aaron and me all year. They’ve grown both as journalists and as people, and have made me proud to be able to call them my peers. Ashlee keeps the The Lookout afloat with her dependability, but she’s also just a fun person to be around. Sarah has established herself as a journalist, a page designer and a great friend. Returning staff writer Shauna Stocken has given a new perspective to office. As a former staff member and parent, it is great to have her thoughts on different topics. Nicole, Ashlee, Sarah and Shauna will all
be returning for the fall 2018-19 semester. I have zero doubts in my mind that these four strong women will continue to put out great content for our readers. As for me, I’ll be attending Michigan State University, continuing to pursue my dream of becoming the next great sports journalist. I hope to work on the MSU student newspaper, The State News, intern at a few publications, and/or work somewhere in the MSU Department of Journalism. So this is it. I want to thank Larry Hook, Aaron Wilton and the rest of our staff here at The Lookout for giving me this opportunity and allowing me to flourish. I’m going to miss all you guys, way more than you can understand. I have one final message, one last hoorah as sports editor. As corny as it may seem, don’t give up on your dreams at this age. This is the time to take every opportunity you can find and push yourself. Dribble down the court, take your shot and, if you miss, get up and snatch that rebound Off The Glass.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Cantrell sparks Stars
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The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC sophomore infielder Drew Cantrell. The Gladwin High School graduate has a .367 batting average and 20 RBIs through 31 games played. What athlete inspires you the most? “Definitely my dad. He played baseball at Grand Valley for four years. Just the dedication and the hard work he had, he put into me. He taught me how to play baseball the right way and play hard.” Why did you start playing baseball? “I think it’s just something our family has done. We’re a baseball family for sure. Growing up I loved to play it and I enjoy every minute of it.” What do you want to do after LCC? “I’m sure if the right opportunity comes, I’ll move on and play somewhere else. I plan on going into business, either finance or accounting.”
Drew Cantrell What is your most memorable moment playing baseball? “I think it would have to be making it to the World Series last year; winning regionals and being so close to winning last year. The plan is to for sure win this year.” What are your hobbies outside of sports? “We have a cabin on Wiggins Lake which is … in Gladwin. I love being out on the water and (I’m) a big outdoorsman, so hunting and fishing and all that kind of stuff.”
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‘Tip Jar’ pays it forward IN BRIEF By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer REO Town is preparing for its fourth installment of the live-action show “Tip Jar” at The Robin Theatre in REO Town. The next show is Tuesday, May 15. The show is a collaboration between four Lansing-area business people, or who running panelist and announcer Tyler Forquer considers local celebrities. The panelists offer advice to people who submit questions from the audience. Each show starts at 8 p.m. and runs for an hour. Admission to the show is $10 per person, with a charitable donation included in the price. “We started in February with the idea of this being a monthly show,” Forquer said. “These four months are kind of a trial period to make sure there’s interest in it and that it’s something we can sustain.” “Tip Jar” is a unique show, unlike others most guests have seen previously. There are no costume changes or singing involved. “I came up with the idea as something fun to do, a creative outlet,” Forquer said. “I wanted to do something that was fun and kind of spontaneous, where people submit questions on the spot.” At the most recent “Tip Jar” show on April 17, four tip jars sat on the counter as audience members walked into The Robin Theatre. Guests were welcome to write anonymous questions on sheets of paper and enter them into the appropriate jar. The jars included such topics as dating and relationships, politics, school and career. There was also a new installment, the lightning round, with yes or no questions. The panel included: Katrina Daniels, exhi-
Arts and Entertainment
Dart Auditorium to host Jazz Band Those who enjoy the soothing tunes of jazz can get their fix on Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. in LCC’s Dart Auditorium. The LCC Jazz Band, directed by Jon Gewirtz, will perform an end-of-semester concert. The event is free. For additional information, call (517) 483-1488 or visit https://www.lcc.edu/ cma/events/
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Alex Delavan (from left) Katrina Daniels, Angela Vasquez-Giroux and Stephanie Onderchanin serve as panelists for the “Tip Jar” event on April 17 at The Robin Theatre in REO Town.
bitions and galleries sales director at Lansing Art Gallery and Education Center; Angela Vasquez-Giroux, communications director for Dana Nessel for Michigan Attorney General; Stephanie Onderchanin, manager for Northwest Initiative; and Alex Delavan, author of “Scene and Unseen: Flyer Art of Lansing Underground.” While Delavan discussed and shared anecdotes on many topics throughout the night, he was most excited to address the topic of careers. “I’m fairly career oriented; I’ve done grant writing my whole career,” Delavan said. “I’ve got a lot of that in my repertoire, but I don’t think it’s probably going to go there. Questions generally going toward political things, I have a strong middle
opinion, and I don’t jump to conclusions … there’s a little bit of reality I tend to bring to conversations.” Among the 30 or so people in attendance was Okemos resident and friend of Forquer, AJ Baxter. Baxter shared that his question for the night was geared toward relationships. “I’m mostly here to support Ty, who’s hosting the event,” Baxter said. “But also I think it’s good to get out in the community and try to do new things and meet some new people.” The “Tip Jar” never lagged for content and ranged from funny to serious topics. For more information on the upcoming May show and to purchase tickets, visit www.tipjarlansing.com/
Fourth semester theatre students will perform scenes and monologues as a culmination of their Audition Workshop Class with instructor John Lepard. The free showcase will take place Monday, May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre in the Gannon Building on LCC’s main campus. For more information, call (517) 4831488 or go to https://www.lcc.edu/cma/ events/
Comedy comes to Black Box Theatre “Mutually Assured Destruction: 10 Plays About Brothers and Sisters” will be performed in the Black Box Theatre on Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5. The show will begin at 8 p.m. each night. The comedy, originally by Don Zolidis, will be directed by Mary Matzke. Admission is free. For more information, call (517) 4831488 or visit https://www.lcc.edu/cma/ events/
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StarScapes an opportunity to share By Sarah Barney A&E Editor As the end of the 2018 spring semester draws near, students got another chance to display and present their work in the form of the Spring StarScapes, which took place Wednesday and Thursday, April 18 and 19. Students were given the opportunity to share research, capstone presentations, honors option projects or other work with the LCC community. Students in classes such as Food and Sustainability, taught by Aliza Robison, presented projects. For the class, students had to explore the background and history of a dish and its impact on the culture that it is from. One of the students taking the class was sophomore Alex Doyle, who did a project on gumbo. “I’d say the most interesting thing was probably the amount of different influences that that dish has had over its development, and how that dish is also an embodiment of the entire (culture),” Doyle said. Doyle spoke about seeing his work at StarScapes. “It feels really good,” Doyle said. “I did something … it may not be my best work ever, but at least I get people to see what I did.” Another group present was Krishnakali Majumdar’s Cultural Anthropology class members, who did a project called “I am LCC.” “They interviewed each other; that was a part, to
Photo by Sarah Barney
Sophomores Zachery Quintas, Alex Doyle and Chris Mengelson review student projects during the first day of Spring StarScapes on April 18.
learn how to conduct interviews,” Majumdar said. “They did a number of interviews, and then from that they created a little snippet of what they felt (described the person).” Majumdar spoke about the benefits of students
presenting their work. “They get to see their final product and it’s a little more polished than something that’s not published, so when they see it out front they feel good about it,” Majumdar said.
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‘Finals Frenzy’ aims to reduce stress By Sarah Barney A&E Editor Free cookies, school supplies and five-minute chair massages are just some of the activities being offered on various dates between Monday, April 30 and Monday, May 7 at LCC. These activities and snacks are a part of “Finals Frenzy.” The end-ofthe-semester event is aimed at reducing stress amongst students as they tackle their finals. The stress-relieving efforts started Thursday, April 19, with the LCC Library hosting the LCC Student Jazz Band at noon. The band played tunes for about an hour, and students were encouraged to take a break to enjoy the live music. Starting Monday, April 23 and continuing until Monday, May 7, free school supplies are being offered at both the west campus and on the main campus in the Student Life Office, the library and the Cesar Chavez Learning Center. Monday, April 30 is the start of most of the “Finals Frenzy” events, with free cookie decorating, five-minute chair massages and duct tape art offered at various times throughout the day. Echo Canaday, a sophomore major-
Photo by Sarah Barney
Student employee Asia Wright stands among the school supplies and snacks available in the Student Life office. The same resources are available at the library and the Cesar Chavez Learning Center until May 7.
ing in linguistics, attended a cookie decorating event last year. “The cookie (decorating) is really fun if you have a group of people,” Canaday said. “Last year I did go with my poetry class, and being able to hang out together like that, even for just five minutes between classes, is really helpful with stress.” The other days between April 30 and May 7 will bring a variety of events on different days and at different times. These free events include therapy dogs to pet, making tie blankets for shelter dogs, a vision board workshop, and a “Spin to Win” spirit day. Some of the free snacks being offered include ice cream, coffee, popcorn, oatmeal raisin cookies and truffles. Destiny Dewey, a third-year education student, shared her thoughts on the events. “It sounds like LCC cares about their students and I think (the events) will be beneficial,” Dewey said. “I’m interested in the therapy dogs; definitely here for dogs, but I would try out the other ones too.” For more information, such as specific dates, times and locations for events, visit https://www.lcc.edu/studentlife/finals-frenzy/index.aspx/
LCC History Club enjoys trip to ‘Windy City’ By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer Members of LCC’s History Club spent the last few months planning and preparing for a trip to Chicago. The History Club provides students with enjoyable but educational activities that involve history. On Saturday, April 14, the History Club and guests, including members of the Anthropology/Sociology Club, took the long-awaited trip to Chicago. Meredith Meaton, a member of the History Club, talked about the trip and the sites the group visited. “The first destination was the famous Field Museum … then the Chicago History Museum (that) showcased several famous names, including Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr.,” Meaton said. “It also included exhibits on the construction of the “L” (train), Prohibition, the
World’s Fair, jazz culture and other fascinating information on Chicago.” Lydia Warnke, president of the History Club, talked about her experience attending the club’s meetings. “I was anxious before my first meeting, but the History Club members and advisers welcomed me with open arms,” Warnke said. “We would love to have more students join our club. “Also, being a member of any club has great benefits; it provides opportunities to make new friends and connections that could be extremely useful in the future,” Warnke added. The History Club meets every other Friday in the Arts & Sciences building at 3 p.m. in a conference room near 2118. For additional information, or to join the History Club, students can send an email to Wade Merrill at merrilw1@lcc.edu/
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The LCC History Club gathers for a photo in front of the famous Cloud Gate sculpture in downtown Chicago. The sculpture is better known as "the bean."
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reviews
Conrad’s Grill serves up a hot mess
By Aaron Wilton Editor in Chief Lansing locals may be familiar with Conrad’s Grill, located in the Frandor Shopping Center on East Saginaw Street. This small lunch counter serves signature Con-Wraps stuffed with every manner of fried food. Conrad’s does takeout or delivery only; they do not have any seating space inside the establishment. Sports Editor Brodee Gillam introduced me to the place. We both ordered
a signature Con-Wrap. The wraps were efficiently prepared by the friendly staff and were quite filling. That is where the compliments end, though. My wrap, called The D.W.B., was filled with bacon, chicken nuggets and “mac bites,” all slathered with ranch dressing. My wrap and a 32-ounce drink cost $9.54, which felt a bit high considering the wrap cost $8 by itself. Mac bites are fried macaroni and cheese nuggets. The wrap was tasty for
the first few bites, but it quickly became a one-flavor show: and that was grease. I was unable to make myself finish the entire wrap, and it left me desiring a bag of baby carrots or some other fresh food. The way Gillam described Conrad’s, is how I shall now describe it to you. Conrad’s is where you go to get food when you’re either drunk or don’t care what you eat. Basically, if you want something so filled with calories and fat that it makes
you feel like a morbidly obese person, Conrad’s is the place for you. The menu does have other selections, including a few salads, which may be better. However, based on the appearance of Conrad’s I would bet that the salads are not made with the freshest vegetables. Overall, the staff is friendly, the food is tasty, you will not be able to finish a Con-Wrap in good health and the price feels too high for the quality of food available.
Local artist’s music resonates positive vibes By Shauna Stocken Staff Writer This time of the year is heavily about music for me. My friends and I spend time deciding which summer concerts and festivals we want to see. I’ve been searching for a fair that will host The Beach Boys and an outdoor venue to see Weezer perform for my third time. I looked up Lansing events as well and saw the name Alex Mendenall appear at different local establishments: Lansing’s Brewing Company, Allen Street Farmer’s Market and Moriarty’s Pub. I quickly realized that Mendenall is my former classmate from ninth grade science at Mason High School; my lab
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Alex Mendenall’s fourth album cover released in 2016. His next album will be released this year.
partner who dissected our frog in its entirety. I then researched him on Instagram and discovered he has four albums, which he started producing in 2013. Mendenall’s latest album, released in
2016, is titled: “Into the Hinterland.” It features 14 tracks. The amount of music on his last record is impressive to me as he is only just finding his footing in the music world. Listening to the latest album, I was shocked and impressed with the way his voice had matured. Each track’s lyrics were thoughtfully written; mostly on the topic of love, and performed differently from one song to the next. Some songs sounded mysterious to me, featuring Mendenall’s soul through jazz, lounge, Latin and an indie sound. His indie tracks could be compared to artists such as Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson. As a homebody myself who loves
Lansing, whose fiancé owns a small business in this town, I’m in full support of an artist from the area making music about his life here and giving it back to the community. Each of Mendenall’s albums shows growth. I’m eager to hear some of my favorite tracks, “Song for the Moon” and “Into the Hinterland,” as well as his voice, live this summer. Newer fans like myself still have a lot to discover before his next album is released. According to Mendenall in a recent online chat, his upcoming album is anticipated before the end of this year. Check out Mendenall’s future tour dates and music by visiting www.alexmendenall.com/
‘Love, Simon’ reinvigorates romance movies By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer “Love, Simon,” a recently released movie about a gay teenager, puts a new twist on typical romance movies. The movie was adapted from a novel by Becky Albertalli. Although there are some minor differences between the book and the movie, they capture the same spirit: the struggles and joys of being in the closet as a teenager. Simon gets the audience to sympathize with him as a regular teen, as he is shown interacting with his friends
and family. Soon we learn the truth about his sexuality and are seeing his school from his perspective. Nick Robinson, a fairly unknown actor, plays the lead. He is thought-provokingly real in his internal monologue, as well as his relationships with friends. “13 Reasons Why” actress Katherine Langford portrays a convincing best friend to Simon as Leah. This supporting character has her own struggles with feeling isolated or misunder-
stood. Langford’s character is definitely cliché. She is a one-dimensional character for a possible conventional romance with Simon. The whole movie is an emotional roller coaster that has audiences rooting for Simon, and crying as he finally gets to be his authentic self. Scenes depicting homophobia against Simon and another student will touch close to home for some. These parts serve a function, but are not the main focus of this mostly up-
beat movie. Simon’s love interest in the movie is constantly changing as the anonymous character “Blue” begins a romance through emails. By the end the audience finally sees the payoff in a romantic scene on a Ferris wheel. This is a poetic and beautiful scene that allows viewers to feel rewarded for their patience during the emails sent by the two boys. Simon can finally breathe again and so can the audience.
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april 30 - may 31, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout — as seen by haneen —
Nakba: a day that changed history Seventy years ago, Palestinians went through a “Nakba,” which literally translated means “catastrophe.” That certain day would forever change my family’s future, along with many others. In 1948, the Israeli government had expelled thousands of Palestinians from their home all around Palestine. They were never allowed to return. More than 400 Palestinian communities were destroyed entirely. The few Palestinians who remained were placed under military rule, and now live in a territory the size of the city of Detroit. Every day, Palestinians fight the occupation. Every year to commemorate the Nakba, Palestinians protest with the
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haneen hammad Staff writer
hammadh@lcc.edu
“great march of return.” The Israeli educational system perpetuates the Nakba by refusing to teach about Palestinian society before 1948. Many Palestinians who are not able to join the fight, myself included, commemorate the brave lives lost in the 70 years of resistance. This occurs through vigils,
protests and educating others on the human rights that have been stripped away from the Palestinian people. Ayman Odeh, who leads the Joint List, the third-largest bloc in Israel’s parliament, The Knesset, is chairman of the Hadash party. He said it best with these words he wrote in The New York Times on April 18: “To end the Nakba is to fully accept our humanity as Palestinians and to acknowledge that the only future for Israelis and Palestinians is a shared future. To end the Nakba, we must end the occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, with Eastern Jerusalem as its capital. “To end the Nakba, we must implement
distractions
a just solution for Palestinian refugees. The Nakba will end when Israel recognizes the crimes of the Nakba and works to correct those mistakes. “The Nakba will end when Jewish schoolchildren learn the culture of Arab Palestinians, just as Arab children learn Jewish history and culture, when they study the history of all the indigenous peoples of the land, when Palestinian children grow up with the freedom to move and live and determine their own destinies. Then we can begin to commemorate the Nakba as a thing of the past, and to mourn it.” I agree wholeheartedly with Odeh’s statements. I hope and pray that peace transpires on the land and people of Palestine soon.
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april 30 - may 31, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout — if you wil—
Last hurrah: a reporter’s departure The Lookout has been my on-campus home for three and a half years out of my four long years at Lansing Community College. I have had more good memories than can be counted on the hands and feet of every newspaper staff member. It feels strange to really say goodbye. There have been times in these years that I have felt like leaving, but most of the time I couldn’t imagine coming to LCC and not stepping into the office to sit down at my desk. Each year the staff members have changed, but it never seemed to affect the office culture. I have always had fun at the office.
Aaron wilton editor in chief
wiltona@lcc.edu
I have held nearly every position that I am fit to, and rose to the top as “Editor in Chief.” All along the way, I have made acquaintances with interesting people, and I can even call a few my friends. When I started here, it took some time for the ensconced members to
appreciate what I brought to the paper. Back then, the staff really needed an injection of energy. Now, with Brodee Gillam, Sarah Barney, Ashlee Buhler, Nicole Cade and Haneen Hammad around, the banter and real talk never stop. I’ve learned many things from the current staff. Brodee and Haneen have taught me to never let who I am fall by the wayside. Sarah and Nicole have helped me refine my sense of humor and keep my eyes wide open for history in the making. Ashlee has been a humble reminder of what hard work and proper planning can actually do. Shauna Stock-
en and I have only had a semester of working together, but it is clear to me that she can do whatever she sets her mind to. And, of course, where would I be without the guidance and friendship of my bowling coach-turned-adviser Larry Hook. There isn’t enough space on a page to put my happy memories of Larry into words. He has long told me I am his favorite “extra kid.” Much the same, I think of him as a kooky uncle. I hope to spread the ridiculousness of his “Larry-isms” far and wide. ‘Till next time, remember me as I will all of you: fondly.
— through ashlee’s eyes —
Decision to attend LCC proved to be right one At this time last year I was questioning everything about my future. I was stuck between whether I should finish the degree I already started at Baker College, or completely change my path to do what I felt I should have been doing from the start. I spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of changing my major and transferring schools. I knew that if I did this, I would be wasting a lot of time and money from all the classes that were not going to transfer. But I also knew that I didn’t want
to have any regrets later in life. I decided to go with my gut instinct and change my major to journalism and enroll at LCC. It was a difficult decision to make, but as my good friend Robbie would say, sometimes you just have to send it. When I walked onto LCC’s campus last fall for the very first time, I had many doubts. Growing up in a small town like Fowlerville, I wasn’t sure how I would like being in a huge city like Lansing every day for school. I also wasn’t sure how I
ashlee Buhler Associate editor
buhlera@lcc.edu
would adjust to being separated from my twin sister because we basically do everything together, including school up until the moment I transferred.
My doubts were washed away when I got the job of associate editor at The Lookout. I was excited to be a part of something on campus – something I couldn’t do at my previous school – and I was excited to be in a position where I could challenge myself while gaining experience in my field. My first year at LCC is already coming to a close and I can honestly say that so far, I have no regrets about making the decision that I did. I can’t wait to see what next year will bring.
— sarah’s stance —
End of school year brings with it lack of energy Staying motivated toward the end of the school year has been harder than I expected. I did very well my first semester, and I have carried that through to the spring. But recently I’ve just felt so incredibly ready to be done with school. I’ve felt a lack of energy surrounding projects that I could normally push myself through. Waking up for class has also gotten a lot harder, especially with my 8 a.m. class. I can’t stop eagerly waiting for when the semester finally ends, and all of my papers and exams are over with.
sarah barney A & E Editor
barneys2@lcc.edu
I would call this senioritis if it wasn’t the end of my freshman year in college. Nonetheless, I keep reminding myself of why I have to keep pushing myself to get my work done and show up for class.
I know I want to keep getting good grades so that I can eventually transfer to Michigan State University, and I want to transfer to MSU so I can continue studying journalism. To those who may also be feeling a lack of motivation to study or work on their papers, I would encourage them to also think about why they are here, and what motivated them to come to college in the first place. A few other things I’ve been trying out to combat my senioritis include doing a little more self-care, and trying to keep myself more organized. I try to remind myself to drink
enough water, and make sure I’ve eaten something solid before classes or tests. I’ve found that making lists, and then getting to check items off, helps more than you would imagine with completing tasks. I also break tasks down so that as I complete each step I feel accomplished, sort of like adding steps to a mental mountain. All in all, these various things have helped me feel a little more motivated. But that doesn’t mean I’m not counting the amount of classes left before I get another break from school.
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april 30 - may 31, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —
‘The Lookout’ a great place to work Another semester has come and gone in the blink of an eye. For the staff at The Lookout, it has been a fun and eventful year of covering the happenings around campus. This issue wraps up the print edition of the newspaper for the 2017-18 school year. However,
you can continue to read stories all summer long on our website, www.lcc.edu/lookout. The Lookout staff will be looking for new students to join our team at the start of the fall semester for the following positions: Sports Editor, Photo Editor, Staff Writer and Advertising Sales Manager.
Our employees are currently paid $10.50 an hour, with the hours varying per position. If you are a journalism major, The Lookout is a great way to gain experience in the field. Even if you are not a journalism major, The Lookout is a fun and laid-back environment in which to work.
If you could see any MUSICAL ACT live, who would it be? Aaron wilton
ashlee buhler
editor in chief
Associate editor buhlera@lcc.edu
gillamb@lcc.edu
“Michael Jackson”
“Michael Jackson”
“Drake”
wiltona@lcc.edu
brodee gillam
sports editor
sarah barney
A&E editor
barneys2@lcc.edu
“Rihanna”
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shauna stocken
staff writer
Being a part of the newspaper staff is still a great way to learn about the college, connect with people on campus and make new friends. Students interested in joining The Lookout staff can contact Adviser Larry Hook at hookl@lcc.edu or call (517) 483-1291.
the lookout staff —
haneen hammad
nicole cade
stockens@lcc.edu
hammadh@lcc.edu
staff writer
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“The Beach Boys”
“Beyoncé”
“The Beatles”
caden@lcc.edu
larry hook
adviser
hookl@lcc.edu
“Electric Light Orchestra”
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Plenty of Pets
Graphics by Sarah Barney
As the semester concludes, the staff at “The Lookout” realized something; our pets are lonely. Plenty of Pets is a calling-out to all local animals looking for love or friendship. Show the profiles to your animals who are seeking to be cuddled, eat treats together, chase mailmen or unravel balls of string with someone special.
Oreo, 5
Fluffy, 16
Scout, 16 1/2
Owner: Sarah Barney
Owner: Aaron Wilton
Owner: Larry Hook
Branch Manager at Barkland Inc.
Paperweight
Semi-retired professional boxer
Really into bow ties, if you’re not into that we can’t talk. I eat wood, for the fiber of course. I can be a bit forward, but I lick everyone so don’t mind me. On that “chase the ball til your legs give out” grind. Still a pup at heart.
Skimmer, 7
I’m actually named Fluffy; owner was 5 when he named me, OK? Widower with two grown kids. Actually 80 in cat years; can’t figure out how to change my age. I enjoy smart conversation and playing with my favorite ball.
Cura, 3
My family gave me a car for my 16th birthday so I’m ready to roll. Enjoy midnight snacks and short walks to the basement. Mainly sober, but I enjoy a good ‘nip’ now and then.
Jada, 5
Owner: Danielle Hook
Owner: Nicole Cade
Owner: Brodee Gillam
Professional swimmer
Spoiled pup
Pup creator and House destroyer
Looking for lady turtles to swim around and sun bathe with. I have my own place with a nice heat lamp. I’m chill (because I’m cold blooded). Frogs swipe left.
Bailey, 14
Sometimes when I throw a doggy tantrum my mom calls me Karen, she also calls me Dingus. I have a lot of nicknames. I love playing, sniffing everything and eating. But most of all I love cuddling and sleeping with my mom at night.
Gilbert, 5
My humans think they control me. HA. I spend my days roaming the household and yelling at everything that moves. Intelligent doggos only.
Tum-Tums, 7
Owner: Ashlee Buhler
Owner: Shauna Stocken
Owner: Sarah Barney
Professional begger
Politician
Assassin/Hunter
I may be a Grandma but I’m a puppy at heart. I love going “bye byes in the car” and taking my owners for a walk. (If you want to keep up with me you better start running.) Looking for someone who can give me their full attention and tell me how pretty I am.
Running for the “meoworal” election in Lansing, I’m an adopted rescue. I’ve got a lot of lives to live, I’m looking for animal voters to spend them with. I love nature, long naps, clean laundry, and chirping at birds. Currently living with my ma, looking to network and get out.
I’m the most sophisticated killer you’ll ever meet. Feline manifestation of Coco Chanel’s little black dress. I spend most of my time napping or stalking prey. My favorite movie is Black Panther. #AdoptBlackCatsToo