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Volume 58, Issue 5
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As Halloween approaches, Lansing Gardens at 1434 E. Jolly Road sells a variety of pumpkins and gourds. The Lookout offers Halloween stories and fun on pages 10 and 16.
‘One Book’ group to meet in November
Women harriers show skills in Muskegon invite
‘Serious Money’ prepares to cash in at LCC
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Students find volunteer options at LCC Fair By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief LCC Student Life recently held a community service fair to give students the opportunity to find volunteer options, and many took advantage. The event, held Wednesday, Oct. 19 in the Gannon Building, featured more than a dozen non-profit organizations from the Lansing area. Renee VanDeventer, the student organization specialist for Student Life, said there were plenty of reasons why students were interested in the fair. “A lot of students need community service hours, either for a program they might be in or for other reasons; maybe extra credit for a class,” VanDeventer said. “This gives them a chance to do networking and reach out to different non-profit organizations in the area and find out what they do.” One student, Victoria Mims, checked out every booth available. “I am looking for an opportunity to just help out and help the community grow and
become a better place,” Mims said. Another student, Kimberly Driksna, was trying to find a booth that featured an organization that could help her get experience for her career path. “For my career, I want to work with children and young people, so I’m looking to volunteer and get 100 hours or so,” Driksna said. The community service fair did not just benefit students. It also gave organizations the chance to find volunteers. Many non-profit organizations in the area are in great need of help. “We are always in need of volunteers because we are an organization that is pretty much 24/7 and there’s only five people on staff,” said Beth Young, the volunteer coordinator for Loaves and Fishes. Loaves and Fishes is an emergency overnight shelter in Lansing that provides shortterm housing and assistance to homeless men, women and children. They allow guests to stay for up to 30 nights and they also operate two transitional homes.
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LCC freshman Victoria Mims took advantage of the Community Service Fair on Oct. 19. She is seen here getting information from Adult Respite Services Program Director Theresa Shadduck.
Young said they are in greatest need of volunteers to work a shift from 6 to 10 p.m. but there are other options available. Young said those interested can call (517) 482-2099. “Every day I still see my blessing,” Young said of working with the homeless. “There’s a strong sense of community and giving back.” Other organizations on hand at the
fair included Advent House, Child and Family Charities, St. Vincent Catholic Charities, Southside Community Center, Tri-County Office on Aging, Adult Respite Services, City of Lansing Parks and Recreation, Capital Area Literacy Coalition, Impression 5, Greater Lansing Food Bank, Americorps Michigan and Beekman Therapeutic Riding Center.
LCC promotes fire safety
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LCC Emergency Management & Safety Services, in partnership with the LCC Fire Academy, hosted an information booth for National Fire Prevention Week on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on LCC’s main campus. The booth featured interactive displays, informative material, giveaways and a fire truck. Pictured, Elise Campbell, 23, a sign language major, tries to put out a “digital fire” with a fire extinguisher. Looking on are EMSS Director Tom Helm (left) and EMSS Safety Officer Kristie Mackie. Helm said the purpose of the booth is to promote fire prevention week (Oct. 9-15) and to teach people what to do in the event of a fire.
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Recovery Club offers addiction support
By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief Drug and alcohol addiction affects people from all walks of life, and college students are not immune. That is one reason why a new club just got its start on Oct. 13. The LCC Recovery Club is a new registered student organization at the college, thanks in large part to recovering alcoholic Grace Sudinski, a first-year LCC student. Sudinski, the president of the club, spent two years in prison after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing her vehicle. The accident happened after she consumed alcohol at a party and it took the life of her best friend and passenger, Tara. It was in prison when Sudinski devoted her life to recovery. She has been out of prison for a year now. She started the club to help other people like herself, as well as to keep her friend’s memory going.
“Being responsible for Tara’s death, I just wanted to do everything possible for it to not be in vain,” Sudinski said. “I’m trying to turn it into something positive and make her memory live.” The club meets each Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 328 of the Gannon Building. Meetings allow anyone affected by addiction to come and meet others going through the same things. They can talk, share their stories and find support. “We just want to create a supportive environment,” Sudinski said. “If you are addicted right now, know anyone that has been addicted, are in recovery, or if you just want to know more about addiction or be supportive of us, you are welcome.” Sudinski said the club has future plans to hold sober gatherings and fun events. She is hoping to get permission to hold a sober tailgate party for the Michigan vs. Michigan State football game on Oct. 29. The club is collaborating with the MSU
Traveler’s Club, a recovery club at Michigan State. Phil Pavona, the vice president of Families Against Narcotics in Ingham County, said the LCC Recovery Club is a great idea and is much needed. “Peer recovery is real important,” Pavona said. “It is good to find peers in every part of life, whether that is in work, school or family. To find people supportive of your recovery in your school group is extremely important.” He said students in recovery or dealing with addiction often find college a struggle. “The school environment can be very difficult,” Pavona said. “Many people seeking recovery are around others that may be drinking on the weekends or doing the normal college partying thing. To find a group like this to have sober fun and support is big.” For more information on the LCC Recovery Club, visit www.lccrecoveryclub.jimdo.com/
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Pictured is the logo for the newly formed Lansing Community College Recovery Club. The club, which meets on Thursdays, is seeking to help people recovering from or battling drug and alcohol addiction.
Bathrooms ‘out of order’ for a couple hours By Aaron Wilton Associate Editor All the college’s people and all the people’s tools couldn’t unclog the toilets again. For a couple of hours all of the bathrooms in the Gannon Building were marked as “Out of Order” on Thursday, Oct. 20.
The LCC police, custodial staff and maintenance staff were in a rush to fix an issue that had caused a clog and subsequent backup in the water lines. Multiple causes were being looked at for the issues that occurred, according to Lt. Rodney Bahl of the LCC Police Department. “The drain is backed up and (main-
tenance) is augering it out right now,” Bahl said around 4:30 p.m. The LCCPD dispatcher said the whole situation began as early as 3:20 p.m. that day. Some of the bathrooms in the Arts & Sciences building were also closed during the time frame. Students and staff were being redirected to the
Health & Human Services Building or the Mackinaw Building for their bathroom needs. The problem was apparently cleared up by 6:30 p.m. that same evening, in time for a scrimmage game between the LCC and Macomb Community College men’s varsity basketball teams.
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Jaylin Key of Lansing, a student in The Early College program at LCC, receives after-class tutoring assistance from Joanna Henry, a tutor from Michigan State University.
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‘One Book’ discussions set for November By Idman Gabayre Staff Writer The “One Book One LCC” coordinators are hosting several events to engage students around campus with topics regarding the novel chosen for this year, “Tomatoland.” There are two upcoming “Eat and Engage” discussions during November. They are Tuesday, Nov. 15 and Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the library. Times are still to be determined. “We are hoping to get people thinking about their role in the world and discuss our actions in the world and how it affects others,” said Victoria Meadows, “One Book One LCC” program coordinator and library communications manager. There will be light snacks provided at the discussions. Registration is required to attend. To register and become informed of this and other future events, go to www.lcc.edu/onebook. Meadows explained the purpose of the “One Book One LCC” program.
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Lansing Community College students line up to receive free copies of "Tomatoland" at the “One Book One LCC” kickoff event at the LCC library on Sept. 8 in Lansing.
“(This) is an opportunity to do a lot of things,” Meadows said. “One thing is to create community on campus; create a community of learners and create shared experiences between the students and employees.” Students and staff are not required to have the book read in order to attend the various events. The mission of this program is to have a sense of community throughout the campus, Meadows said. “This is an opportunity to network, to meet other students, to meet faculty that they might not have known,” Meadows said. “In fact, I know somebody (who) attended and met an instructor for a class that they were thinking about taking. They had an opportunity to talk to an instructor to get a little … impromptu advising. “So that was one good and positive outcome that goes beyond the content of the book, its theme, and the topics we want to discuss.”
LCC offers student connections at ‘College Night’ By Haneen Hammad Freelance Writer Lansing Community College welcomed over 500 people on Wednesday, Oct. 19 as part of its annual College Night. Community members, high school stu-
dents, parents, families and current college students attended the college fair, with more than 50 representatives from Michigan colleges and universities. The event was held at LCC’s downtown campus in the Gannon Building from 6 to
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LCC student Jacques Gray speaks with Alma College Assistant Director of Admissions Carrie Lewis at the LCC College Night on Oct. 19 in Lansing. Over 50 colleges and universities were represented in the Gannon Building during the event.
7:30 p.m. The purpose was to help students reach out to other universities and make connections, according to Tiara Wair, an academic success coordinator for LCC. “We want students to not only have a good experience here, but that good experience is continued when they leave LCC,” Wair said. Students and parents were able to speak to multiple representatives of their choice. Olivia Long, a senior at Waverly High School, was one of the students who attended. “I hope to get more information about colleges and to try to get prospects for where I want to attend,” Long said. Samantha Gross, an assistant director at Western Michigan University, was present to offer information about WMU. “Although Western has a satellite campus here at LCC, we hope students are able to transfer to our university, where we provide more than 150 undergraduate majors,” Gross said. “Western’s business school is top 10 nationwide and (is a) top 10 producer of teachers in the nation.” Jayla Ashakoor, a student at LCC, was impressed with College Night. “This event was a success,” Ashakoor said. “I gained a lot from it. I am happy I got a chance to attend.
“What are your plans after you graduate from lcc?” SPECTIVES
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"My plan is to get into MSU’s school of social work and then pursue my master's degree." Lydia Fehrenbach-Wells, 20, Psychology
“I’m trying to go for an internship.” Khada Chapagai, 21, Graphic Communications
“My plans are to go to Michigan Tech to study mechanical engineering so that I can work with robotics." Dolan Moles, 20, Pre-Engineering
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Math contest features great rewards By Idman Gabayre Staff Writer Students attending community or technical colleges are invited to participate in a yearly mathematics contest sponsored by The American Mathematical Association. Michael Pemberton, assistant professor of math at LCC, explained the rules of the contest. “Anyone that is in community colleges across the country can compete in this competition,” Pemberton said. “So I am encouraging anyone that is in my pre-calculus or above to compete for LCC because we have a team.” The exam will be 60 minutes long and consist of 20 multiple choice, pre-calculus level questions. All calculators, not including TI-92 and Voyage 200, will be permitted for all participants during the contest. The competition will be held Friday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to noon in the Arts & Sciences Building, room 111/112. Pemberton said the scoring system includes two points for each correct answer, minus half a point for each incorrect answer
and no points for questions left blank. ”Anyone can compete, but the top five scores make up our team score,” Pemberton said. “We will be competing against other community colleges in Michigan and across the Midwest and the nation. “The top score across the country receives a $3,000 scholarship from the organization, AMATYC (American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges).” Alejandro Morejon, a student at LCC, said the contest sounds like a fun challenge. “The math league seems like a cool way to test yourself in math and win something for your hard work and dedication to the subject,” Morejon said. The winning team will also have an opportunity to attend the national conference, which will be held in San Diego this year, Pemberton said. “They invite everyone and welcome them on the stage (to) receive an award,” he said. “Anyone who is in Math 121, which is pre-calculus one or higher, will be more than welcomed or encouraged to participate in the competition.”
O’Brien. “As a restaurant appears on your screen, swipe right if you want more information. Swipe left, a new random restaurant will appear.” O’Brien started developing the app with Marko Maksimovic after they couldn’t find a place to eat one night. “(We) began to search through our phones, laptops and brains for solutions, and just like every other time, we hit the wall,” O’Brien said. “Struggling to find open restaurants and deciding where or what someone wants to eat is a universal dilemma. We also understand the public needs an effective solution to this problem.” O’Brien and Maksimovic ultimately want the app to center around daily specials and promotions restaurants have to offer. “Decide-N-Dine” currently has
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The math contest is set for Friday, Oct. 28.
Anyone with questions can contact Pemberton via email (pembertm@lcc.edu), or call at (517) 483-1536. His office is in the Arts & Sciences Building, room 312.29.
Decide-N-Dine: New app for students By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief Have you ever wanted to find the right restaurant but struggled to find an open place with the right price, meal or location? There could be a solution. Two recent college graduates from the Chicago area have developed an app that specializes in helping food consumers find the perfect place. “Decide-N-Dine” was made available Sept. 30. It works as a shuffle app to let users swipe through restaurants in their area to find the right match; kind of like a “Tinder” for eateries. “It provides a view into open restaurants in your area, their menu, photos, contact info and directions on how to get there,” said “Decide-N-Dine” co-developer Joseph
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around 500,000 restaurants on its backend. “Since each restaurant is featured one at a time, it is up to the restaurant to update their specials, menus and photos to make sure they shine the brightest,” O’Brien said. He added restaurant owners can sign up to be featured on the app at www.customers. decidendine.com. LCC student Hannah Ware said she thinks “Decide-N-Dine” sounds like a great idea. She said she would use it if she had an iPhone, as it is currently only available for “Apple” products. It will be ready for “Android” users soon, O’Brien said. “It sounds really unique,” Ware said. “I don’t eat out all that much but sometimes it can be hard to choose between a couple places.” O’Brien said the app is perfect for young students like Ware. “This app is made for college students because my partner and I are a part of this generation and understand what we all want in a restaurant finder,” O’Brien said. “College students are busy 24/7, whether it’s with school or social life. … They don’t have time to be searching for restaurants forever.” “Decide-N-Dine” can be downloaded on any iPhone or iPad through the iTunes store. Courtesy photo
“Decide-N-Dine” became available on Sept. 30.
The Centre for Engaged Inclusion will hold a discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. The talk is entitled “Campuses as Racialized Spaces: Implications & the Way Forward.” Dr. Cedric Taylor, a professor in CMU’s Department of Sociology, will lead the discussion. This talk will address “whiteness” as it affects educational institutions, and how students and administrations have sought to correct racial inequalities. For more information on campus events go to www.lcc.edu/calendar/all_ calendars.asp or call Student Life at (517) 483-1285.
CIRCLE finds ‘millennials’ engaged The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) released finding from a new poll of young people that showed two-thirds of those polled plan to vote. The poll also found that 49 percent supported Hillary Clinton and 28 percent supported Donald Trump. Its findings also showed that Trump supporters may be more likely to vote. One of the more surprising findings was that only one-third of polled teens have been contacted by a campaign or political party in 2016. To find out more about CIRCLE’s 2016 election analysis go to civicyouth. org/quick-facts/
Deadline set for Silver Bells run The sixth annual Silver Bells 5K Run/ Walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 in the downtown Lansing area. The run/walk will benefit Silver Bells and the Chris and Louise Holman Foundation. The registration fee is $25 and the deadline to register is Nov. 15. The run will start at the State Capitol and runners are encouraged to wear holiday costumes. All finishers of the 5K will be awarded finisher medals. To register online visit www.runsignup.com/silverbells. To find out more about the race go to www.silverbellsinthecity.org or call (517) 908-3878.
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Break from school paid off for LCC student By Eric Joseph Freelance Writer Advice has been passed down from parents to their children telling them it is important to start college right after they have graduated from high school. However, is that advice proper for all incoming college students? Geoff Eis, 24, is a computer support major at Lansing Community College. He started college right out of high school. However, he decided to take three years off after his first semester. Feeling lost and overwhelmed about deciding on a major, along with unsatisfying grades, it was time to take a small break from the classroom, Eis said. Eis said he was told by countless individuals that attending college and graduating by the age of 24 is a necessity for being a success in life. “Now that I am older, college feels much easier than it was three years ago when I first started,” Eis said.
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Geoff Eis is majoring in computer support at Lansing Community College.
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Is it a lack of maturity that causes students to drop out of their first year of college? “I feel as if I am more mature now than I was three years ago,” Eis said. “I feel more comfortable asking for help from my professors.” However, waiting to start college at a late age may not be for everyone. It all depends on the students’ readiness to begin a new chapter of their life. “If the student is ready to begin college, then they should start college right after they graduate,” Eis said. “They just need to be mentally ready and have no fear in asking for help. “The new students need to take advantage of the campus’s resources that are available, such as tutoring support, the writing center and even the library.” No matter what a student’s age is, college can be for anyone. It doesn’t matter if the student begins fresh out of high school or waits three years, like Eis.
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Klein teaching at alma matter, leading Mason Chamber By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief Not many people are fortunate enough to teach at the same college they attended, but that is the case for one LCC professor. Doug Klein has not just taught. He has been a mainstay professor at LCC and is currently in his 27th year as an LCC academic, teaching marketing. He currently instructs five courses. Klein also worked at the college as an administrator in several departments from 1994 to 2003, both as a part-time and full-time employee. It all got its start in 1982, however. That is when Klein decided to enroll at LCC to take some student development courses. He came back again in 1989 and took several other courses. He said his time as a student at LCC helped prepare him for a successful future. He mentioned two professors as instrumental in his journey. “The influence of LCC professors Barry Stearns and Bob Bouck, when I was in the process of re-careering in the early 1980s, cannot be overstated,” Klein said. “They put me on the path to a better
work and life balance, and to the public relations profession that I’ve enjoyed for well over 30 years.” Klein does a lot more than teach. He has been the executive director of the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce since 2005. His work helping local businesses started in 1996 when he represented LCC with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce and Mason Area Chamber of Commerce. “My years of involvement with academic advising, teaching, helping with the LCC American Marketing Association student group, and now as the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce executive director, have helped me to identify that my passion is no longer achieving my own success,” Klein said. “It is now all about seeing students and small business people succeed and helping them to achieve their goals.” LCC Marketing Chair Bill Motz has nothing but praise for Klein. “He’s passionate about student success, which LCC is really focusing on right now,” Motz said. “Doug could teach any of the marketing classes that LCC has to offer right now.”
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Doug Klein attended LCC in the 1980s and is now a professor at the college. He is seen here in the Mason Area Chamber of Commerce office, where he is the executive director.
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Stars volleyball runs through Red Hawks By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The volleyball Stars are starting to shine. The LCC volleyball team triumphed over the Lake Michigan College Redhawks 2516, 21-25, 26-24, 25-19 in the Gannon Gym on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The victory put the Stars record at 12-19 and 8-6 in the MCCAA West. This put LCC in a position to determine its destiny. If the Stars could win their games on Oct. 20 against Jackson College and Oct. 27 against Kalamazoo Valley Community College, they could advance into district play. Sophomore Delaney Thompson, who had 16 kills, helped bring the Stars back into the match in the third set. LCC went down 17-12 to the Redhawks before Thompson served. She led the Stars to an 8-0 run to go up 20-17. The run gave LCC momentum that carried the team to the 26-24 set victory. LCC Volleyball Head Coach Emily Quintero said the team’s schemes up front, combined with Thompson’s ability to change how she serves, sparked that run. “It’s how we have everything set up, with
who goes in front row … and (the way) that she serves and it gives a different tempo of the game,” Quintero said. “People don’t expect the type of serve that she gives and she can change it up, which is the beauty of hers. “So therefore I put a lot of focus and emphasis on, we need to win these points for our server, because we need to keep her serving.” Sophomore Addie Pickleman added 14 kills and freshman McKenzie Kench provided LCC with 11 kills and 15 digs of her own. Kench struggled serving against Lake Michigan, serving into the net a few times. Quintero provided insight on the reasoning behind Kench’s troubled serve. “She has a very tough serve and for her to continue to perfect it and keep it consistent, it’s very challenging,” Quintero said. “She always works on taking a little speed off the ball, making sure it’s consistently in the court. It was just one of those things that was harder for her to focus on that night. “It’s a phenomenal serve. It’s very challenging for her to keep them in – it would be for anybody – so I am very proud of her for sticking with it. … It’s awesome when it’s in.”
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LCC volleyballer Delaney Thompson bumps a pass to a teammate during a meet in the Gannon gym.
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Women harriers put best foot forward By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The LCC women’s cross country team competed in the Muskegon Invitational 5K at the University Park Golf Course in Muskegon, on Friday, Oct. 14, showing the same consistency seen all year. The team finished second to only Michigan State in the invitational, with the Stars scoring 37 compared to Michigan State’s 32. Freshman Casey Mossholder displayed the same dominant strides she has shown all season, finishing with a time of 18:32. Mossholder placed sixth overall out of 134 harriers and first for the Stars. Sophomore and returning regional champion Kaitlin Beyer is coming on at the right time as well, with a time of 18:53. Beyer said the consistency throughout the team has helped everyone. “People are starting to move up on our team … the middle pack is moving up with the front pack; everybody is encouraging each other,” Beyer said. “We’re getting excited for regionals and the thought of winning regionals is keeping us strong.” Freshmen Melissa Ricci and Ashley
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The women’s cross country team practices on Monday, Oct. 17 at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing.
Lindeman were not far behind, with Ricci finishing at 18:55 and Lindeman at 18:57. According to LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson, this is the first time 10 women’s harriers broke the 20-minute mark in the same race and the second time in
recent history with four women finishing under 19 minutes in the same race. Robinson said the Stars just have to run their race and they will be successful at regionals. “I’m confident … if you look at our re-
gional competition, we’re very confident. We are going to go in and see how fast we can run.” The Stars were scheduled to run in the Eastern Michigan University Invitational on Friday, Oct 21.
Top regional finish in sight for male harriers By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The Stars shined once again. The men’s cross country team participated in the Muskegon Invitational 8K at the University Park Golf Course in Muskegon on Friday, Oct. 14. The Stars finished first and far ahead with a score of 47, while the secondplace finisher, Siena Heights, ended the race with a 96. Freshman Shawn Bell placed 14th overall out of 189 harriers and was the first Star to cross the finish line, with a time of 26:07. LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said Bell had a huge individual effort at the invitational. “(He) really led the team,” Robinson said. “For a freshmen, running low 26’s, it was just an outstanding performance.” Sophomore Dylan Rocha started slow but came alive later in the race to end with a time of 26:22. Rocha ended the
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The LCC men’s cross country team practices Monday, Oct. 17 at Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing.
race at 19th overall and was the Stars second-place harrier. Robinson said he was impressed by all of the harriers’ times on such a rough course. “It’s not an easy course,” Robinson said. “There are six hills … so the people who ran fast times, ran legitimate fast times.” Sophomore Carson Alexander rounded out the Stars top three, finishing 26th in 26:40. Alexander said the team’s finish is reliant on the way it performs, not the other teams. “Nationals isn’t going to be so much (dependent) on time,” Alexander said. “It’s going to be how mentally prepared everybody is, how aerobically prepared everybody is and how we race as a team.” Heading into the regional and national meets, Robinson said his sophomores’ ability to lead has helped everyone step up.
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Pistons to enter new season with bang
With the NBA regular season starting soon, what kind of expectations can the fans have for this Detroit Pistons team? The Pistons’ first game is Wednesday, Oct. 26 against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto. The Pistons are a team that made the playoffs for the first time in seven years last season. Its young core is primed to take another step forward this year. The Pistons already suffered one setback though, losing starting point guard Reggie Jackson for six to eight weeks, possibly 10 to 20 games, due to left knee tendinitis among other injuries. After losing one cog in the machine, the Pistons need others to fill Jackson’s shoes for the first quarter of the season. That starts with franchise center Andre Drummond. Heading into his fifth season, Drummond seems ready to take another step forward. After improving his points and rebounds per game every year so far, he will have to be ready to step up more with Jackson out. Drummond’s offensive game has also expanded every year. He’s developing a clean right hook shot as one of his goto moves down low, with counter spin moves and drop-steps that take advantage of his quickness. The Pistons have surrounded Drummond with shooters, with Stan Van
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Gundy using the same philosophy that he did when he coached the Orlando Magic and Dwight Howard. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is one of the sharpshooters. He is entering his fourth season out of Georgia and looks to improve on a year full of career highs. However, Caldwell-Pope’s three-point field goal percentage was only around 31 percent last season. The league average last season was 35 percent, which is at least where the Pistons need Caldwell-Pope’s percentage to be. Another key wing player is six-year forward Marcus Morris, who started for the first time in his career last season and outplayed his $5 million contract. He averaged a career-high 35 minutes per game last year. Morris was the veteran of the starting lineup last season and it showed in the Pistons’ half-court offense. He knew when to handle and facilitate the ball and when to go into an isolation play. The last starting spot entering the 2016 season belongs to the Pistons’ personal
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The Detroit Pistons’ first home game at The Palace of Auburn Hills is Friday, Oct. 28 vs. Orlando.
Swiss-army knife, Tobias Harris. Harris is a combo forward who can do everything on the court well, including run the pick and roll. Harris’ three-point shooting in his career has been lackluster, though in his 27 games with the Pistons last season he averaged an exceptional 37 percent from deep. The Pistons’ starters were all forced to average more than 30 minutes a night
last season with the bench depleted and lacking talent, outside of rookie Stanley Johnson and center Aron Baynes. This season looks to be different after the team signed power forward Jon Leuer, backup point guard Ish Smith and center Boban Marjanović. With the additions and added experience, I think the Pistons will surpass last season’s 44 wins and approach the elusive 50-win barrier.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Thompson, Stars eye volleyball success in districts run
Middle Hitter DELANEY THOMPSON #13
Q&A
The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC sophomore hitter Delaney Thompson. The Lansing Catholic graduate was averaging nine kills per game this season through Oct. 10. What athlete inspires you the most? “Michael Jordan. He was a hard worker. He never gave up. He is an inspiration to kids everywhere.” Why did you start playing volleyball? “I started playing because my parents wanted to get me into sports. I played starting in fifth grade and everyone else was doing it so it was a great way for me to socialize. I’ve been playing ever since because I was tall.”
What do you want to do after LCC? “I am going to MSU for food science.” What is your most memorable moment playing volleyball? “Last year, when we won our conference. That was the first time for me ever winning anything in volleyball; that was something big. We had a ceremony and I had never (experienced) something like that before.” What is your most embarrassing moment in volleyball? “I block the ball with my head quite a bit and it’s always really embarrassing.” What are your goals for the rest of this season? “To make it to districts and win districts. To beat Grand Rapids and Muskegon if we play them again.”
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‘How-To Halloween’ scares up crowd By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor The spooky music wound through the booths, and orange and blue lights flashed in the dim room as the event participants worked through each activity. “How-To Halloween” reached out to people of all ages to provide Halloween themed hands-on activities. The event was held Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. Geared toward teaching people how to do their own Halloween props, decorations and make-up, the event took place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. There was a steady flow of participants throughout the day, and many dressed in Halloween costumes. The many booths provided a variety of different information and activities. There was a booth for face painting, some drawing activities for kids, a blow-up haunted house, a blow-up dinosaur from Jurassic Park and many technology-themed activities. In fact, according to event planner and “Mad Scientist” Steve Sneed, the event was heavily influenced by the science, technology, engineering and math fields (STEM). “We want to entice kids to get into STEM,” Sneed said, explaining how the event was themed a little differently this year. He added there was a nice combination of things to do.
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Two participants are shown dressed as characters from Iron Man for "How-To Halloween." There were many costumes and themes at the event.
“There’s a lot of technology that’s fun to play with,” said event participant Margaret Stewart. “It all catches your attention.” In addition to the technology-themed activities, there were also some events and shows. Capital City Martial Arts put on several demonstrations, one on stage and others at a booth. There was also a contest for the best zombie costume on Sunday for all the participants of the Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk. There were plenty of costumes besides zombies in the building. The “Ghostbusters” had a corner of the room. The
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Participants are shown dressed as characters from Star Wars for "How-To Halloween." They could be found roaming around with R2-D2 in the Lansing Center.
“Stormtroopers” from Star Wars could be found roaming around with R2-D2. Many other cosplayers also came out to get into the Halloween spirit. Most people agreed their favorite part about “How-To Halloween” was the atmosphere. “It’s like walking into a haunted house,” said Ty Lee, a vampire magician who performed “the fastest chain escape in histo-
ry.” Several others agreed they enjoyed the “spooky atmosphere.” With its atmosphere, cosplay, activities and more, “How-To Halloween” offered a variety of things to do for people of all ages. It is an annual event so there will be an opportunity to see what it is like next year. For more information about the event, call (517) 204-6119 or go to http://how-tohalloween.com/h2h/
Local artist inspires students to work toward their dreams
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Craig Mitchell Smith stands next to a smaller version of "Coming to Rest," which will be featured in the Missouri Botanical Garden. The real sculpture will be 20 times the size, according to Smith.
By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor It’s somewhat rare to hear about a local artist who is out doing worldwide artwork. Such is the case with Craig Mitchell Smith, a well-established artist who is constantly working on new projects. Smith’s headquarters are in Lansing’s Old Town district. Smith specializes in cutting glass and making sculptures with the pieces. He is proud of the fact that every piece is Michigan-made from start to finish, and every work of art is different and new. “We try and tell stories with the work,” Smith said. His sculptures are fairly large, and he emphasizes the point that he does not blow glass, but cuts and sculpts it. Smith got into making glass sculptures after he made a spiral piece out
of his grandmother’s broken glass gazing ball. The sculpture was noticed by a host from HGTV, and his career took off from there. Smith said he usually works on one big project a year. Currently, the biggest project Smith is working on is for the Missouri Botanical Garden. It will be “the world’s largest kiln formed glass exhibition ever mounted” opening May 12, 2017. One of 30 pieces included in the exhibition is called “Coming to Rest.” It features a plethora of butterflies hanging from a metal tree. The largest sculpture in the exhibition is “The Orange Blossom,” which will be 24 feet tall. In addition to the preparation for the exhibition, Smith will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 8 p.m. in his own house. Tickets are $20 to tour Smith’s home filled with sculptures. All proceeds go to
Haven House, a shelter for families in need. Smith has lots of advice for young people and aspiring artists. “I’ve worked very, very hard at this,” he said. “As soon as I found glass … I treated it as the most important thing in my life. And that’s how you make anything work in life. “What I love to tell young people is that I was told you can’t do what I’m doing. And so the biggest lesson … is that yes you can. It is possible in this country to follow your dream and make it into a business.” Smith does custom pieces locally as well as world-wide. To learn more about the work Smith is doing, call (517) 349-1345 or go to http://www. craigmitchellsmith.com/ To learn more about the Haven House fundraiser or reserve tickets, go to http://havenhouseel.org/
11|a & E
oct. 24 - nov. 6, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout
LCC’s ‘Serious Money’ offers IN BRIEF comedy, politics and intrigue Arts and Entertainment
Celebrate Halloween at Eastwood
By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor “Serious Money,” a black comedy put on by LCC students, is opening in LCC’s Dart Auditorium at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. Filled with a wide variety of themes, the play will continue on Saturday, Nov. 5, Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. There is also a matinee on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $5 for students. “Serious Money” focuses on Priscilla Todd’s (Hannah Feuka) search for her brother’s murderer and money, set during the deregulation of England’s financial markets. Mary Job, director of the play, described it as being very lively, funny and political with interesting characters. Job said the subject matter would be a real appeal to the audience because it is so relevant. The characters, who are not necessarily nice, are a lot of fun. “You have to kind of admire their sheer drive while recognizing that drive has been directed in ways that are not necessarily good for the world,” Job said. Job chose the play because it would be a real challenge, and would force the students to use everything they have been taught to bring the play to life. Almost everyone in the show plays multiple roles, so it is a challenge for the actors to bring each character to life. “To me, the very essence of acting
People of all ages will be able to trick-ortreat and enjoy Halloween festivities during Halloween at Eastwood Towne Center, 3003 Preyde Blvd. in Lansing, from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26. There will be face painting, live music, cider, donuts and a book signing by horror series author Johnathan Rand. Admission is free. For more information, call (517) 3169209 or visit http://www.shopeastwoodtownecenter.com/
Roll to Late Skate at Edru in Holt
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Theater performance students Sally Hecksel, playing Ms. Biddulph, and Alex Clift, playing Jacinta Condor, rehearse for the upcoming play “Serious Money” on Oct. 20 in the Black Box Theatre.
is that you become someone else,” Job explained. “And they have definitely become other people.” Caryl Churchill, the author of the play, is a challenging author for both the actors and the directors, according to Job. The play makes use of the “overlapping line” style, which is closer to the rhythms of actual speech. This style makes it more difficult for the actors to pick out cues for their next lines. Hannah Feuka, one of the leading actors, said the play was written in verse and has a certain rhythm to it.
“It’s like Shakespeare,” agreed Emilio Pido, who plays three roles, including Grimes. With the play coming up in November, opening night is fast approaching. “It’s coming along well,” Feuka said. “It’s a difficult show, but it’s a lot of fun. I think getting to be these monstrous people … and feeling their drive for success; it’s exhilarating.” For more information on “Serious Money,” call Performing Arts Production Coordinator Melissa Kaplan at (517) 483-1488 or go to http://www.lansing.org/event/serious-money/13462/
Uncle John’s Cider Mill a fun, fall, family destination By Aaron Wilton Associate Editor Children and adults alike flock to seasonal hotspots during the fall. Uncle John’s Cider Mill is one such hotspot. Uncle John’s is located at 8614 North US-127 in St. Johns. Uncle John’s was recently recognized by CIDERCRAFT Magazine as one of the seven most scenic cider tasting rooms in the country. Dede Beck, a co-owner of Uncle John’s Cider Mill, talked about what it meant to receive this recognition. “We’re humbled and honored to be a part of this nationwide list of cider tasting rooms,” Beck said. “It’s special to be able to take apples grown right
here on our family farm and turn them into a wonderful product.” She said that the tasting room opened in 2003 and has been a great space to showcase the different products that Uncle John’s makes. The orchard started making hard cider the same year using heirloom apples and fruit blends. The tasting room at Uncle John’s takes a family oriented approach by offering a wide variety of ciders and wines to sample and purchase. Beck offered some specifics on what attracts people to the orchard. “We’re all about being a family destination,” she said. “Kids can take full advantage
of fun activities like the corn maze, jumping pillow, wagon rides and more. “The Fruit House Cidery and Winery Tasting Room is a nice draw for the adult crowd.” Eben Osgood, a civil technology major at LCC, shared his thoughts on Uncle John’s Cider Mill. “Uncle John’s is a great place for a quick weekend trip and a place for families and children to enjoy time away from the city,” Osgood said. For more information on the cider mill, or the products that it makes, visit www.ujcidermill.com. To find out more about CIDERCRAFT Magazine visit www.cidercraftmag.com/
Halloween will be celebrated at Edru Skate-A-Rama, 1891 N. Cedar St. in Holt, on Saturday, Oct. 29. From 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., participants will be able to get into the Ghosts & Goblins Costume Late Skate for $12.50. Admission includes pizza, pop, games and prizes. Halloween costumes are encouraged but not required. The best costume will win a party prize pack. For more information, call (517) 699-2001 or go to http://www.edruskate.com/
Robert Kelly show at The Loft Comedian Robert Kelly will perform at The Loft on Michigan Ave. in downtown Lansing on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 online or $20 at the door. Kelly is known for his cameos on the Amy Schumer Show on Comedy Central. For more information, call (517) 913-0103 or visit http://theloftlansing.com/
Student choreography on display LCC students will be putting on a choreography show in the dance studio (GB 372) on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. For more information, call Performing Arts Production Coordinator Melissa Kaplan at (517) 483-1488 or go to http://www.lcc.edu/cma/events/
‘Wicked’ opening at the Wharton Opening night for “Wicked” at the Wharton Center on MSU’s campus is Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The play is about the events that happened prior to “The Wizard of Oz.” Tickets are on sale for $45 and the show will run through Nov. 27. For more information, call (517) 3531982 or visit https://www.whartoncenter. com/events/detail/wicked/
12|A & E
oct. 24 - nov. 6, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout
reviews
‘Gotham’ monsters creating mayhem
By Lurah Peterson Ad Manager The third season of “Gotham” is underway on the FOX network. This year, monsters from season two, created by Dr. Hugo Strange, are on the loose and causing mayhem. One of the returning monsters is Fish Mooney, with new powers that can be used to control people. Oswald “Penguin” Cobblepot, former crime lord, is now running for mayor in Gotham, with help from Ed Nygma. Jim Gordon is now with the Gotham City Police Department, and is a bounty hunter rounding up the monsters that were released from Arkham Asylum. One of the new villains being added to the story line is Jervis “Mad Hatter” Tetch, who has a fondness for hypnotism. This season will also delve deeper into the secret organization, the Court of Owls, which runs Wayne Enterprises behind the
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scenes. There are many plot lines that could be followed for the new season, and all of the possibilities look interesting. I have en-
joyed watching the last two seasons and look forward to watching this next season. I am most interested to see the path that Penguin and Nygma take in their new role
in Gotham and how well the city will fair. “Gotham” airs on Monday at 8 p.m. on FOX. The first two seasons are available on Netflix.
‘Kirby: Planet Robobot’ cranks out classic levels By Aaron Wilton Associate Editor Platformers make up one of the earliest genres in the video game world. Classic titles like “Super Mario Bros.,” “Kirby’s Dreamland” and “Sonic the Hedgehog” come to mind. Platformers have thrived off of making jumping, sliding, kicking and punching through levels exciting on a repetitive basis. The key is adding some new twist to keep the games interesting. “Kirby: Planet Robobot” does add some new moves to our favorite pink
hero’s arsenal, but it struggles to create original levels. The game was released April 28. One of the biggest holdups for the Kirby franchise is that it has used the same basic enemies for years. It has not removed a single one of those original enemy types; it just adds in one new one to base the game around and calls it good. The new enemy, this time, is packing some heavy artillery. In the second or third level, players get to use a mech-suit, which is capable of copying abilities just like Kirby.
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The suit provides some exciting transformations. I was giddy to test out all of the different copy abilities while using the suit. Despite obvious flaws in the game, I can’t help but enjoy every minute of playing it and feel eager to play more. The levels feel like classic platforming and the colorful world brings out my inner kid. Overall, “Kirby: Planet Robobot” feels too much like more of the same, but it is entertaining and worth a play through; just not for the retail price of $39.99.
‘The Girl on the Train’ swerves off the plot tracks
By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor With all of the twists and turns in “The Girl on the Train,” the actual train tracks are the only steady element throughout the movie. “The Girl on the Train” is directed by Tate Taylor. It starts off covering Rachel, played by Emily Blunt, and her fantasy with a couple, who she sees from the train she takes to “work” every day. Rachel imagines both
of their lives from afar and draws them in her art journal. The movie then transfers into showing Rachel’s alcohol abuse and begins the darker tone of the story. Viewers watch her drinking vodka out of a water bottle all day, drinking like a baby does out of a sippy cup, and stumbling around with bloodshot eyes. It is revealed that Rachel is drinking excessively because of a divorce with her
ex-husband. This is evident when she sees that her ex’s new family lives just a couple houses down from her fantasy couple. The name of the woman from the fantasy couple is Megan, played by Haley Bennett. She becomes the co-main character of the movie. Rachel then sees the girl from the couple apparently cheating on her husband; throwing Rachel into a fit of rage on the train. This causes her to get even drunker at the bar
than usual. She then makes claims out loud against her ex-husband’s new wife, as well as having violent thoughts about Megan. The movie then slowly takes off from there. Supporting roles from Allison Janney, Lisa Kudrow and Luke Evans allow the movie to carry more weight. “The Girl on the Train” turns out to be a good movie, but is crippled by a few obvious plot twists near the middle and end of the film.
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14|opinion
oct. 24 - nov. 6, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Emerson’s Insights —
Fall: my favorite time of the year In 2016, fall officially began Sept. 22 and will end Dec. 21. In my eyes, however, fall ends in early- to mid-November. I take fall seriously. It is my favorite season. I could probably list 100 reasons why. My love for fall began as a young kid because it always meant the start of football season. But over time, I grew to love it for more than just sports. That’s not to say sports don’t play a part. October, which is the prime of fall, sees all four of America’s pro sports leagues come together for the only time of the year. Playoff baseball begins, football kicks into full gear, and hockey and basketball get their starts. When I take a look outside of my win-
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dow, however, I can understand why I would love fall even without sports. There’s not a lot one can find with more beauty than a pretty October day in Michigan. The leaves’ change of colors, the cut down crops, the blue, chilly sky, and the green grass create a picture-perfect setting.
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Then there are all the fun autumn activities. I absolutely love them and can’t ever
get enough. The trips to Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, corn mazes and much more. I also love Halloween and the pleasure that can be seen on kids’ faces when they are dressed up in a unique costume with a bag full of candy. I could keep going, but I think you get the point. I love fall. Even though I have a summer birthday and my favorite holiday is Christmas, nothing beats autumn. Don’t be fooled by the calendar dates. December is not fall, and neither is snow. Autumn is beauty, fun, cool weather and amazing sports.
— IF YOU WIL —
Lack of internet accessibility frustrates reporter
Many students at LCC live in the surrounding communities and have to commute to campus to attend classes. This means that either they must have internet at home to complete online course work, or they stay at LCC after their classes to use the school’s internet connection. How many of you with home internet struggle to load even a basic video? I know I do. I am one of the commuters. I live about 30 minutes south (driving time) of LCC’s main campus in a community of less than 3,000 people. In the center of my hometown, good internet service providers (ISPs) are available,
but I live outside of the city limits. There is only one ISP available at my address – unless I want to get satellite internet (don’t get me started on that stuff). AT&T is that one and only ISP for me. It wouldn’t be so bad if AT&T had a service box closer to my address, but the nearest one is about two miles down the road. Two miles is much too great a distance to allow for high-speed internet access at my location. This is very frustrating and at times causes serious issues. There have been periods where our internet has gone out for a week without repairs being done. The lack of motivation that AT&T has for
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improving service to small communities comes down to plain old numbers, but that shouldn’t mean blowing off rural customers. I can say with little doubt that rural customers are just as likely to call and complain about poor service as any city dweller. The straw that broke the camel’s back is
the fact that rumors have been circulating that AT&T was going to be extending the high-speed service range to cover my address. “Hallelujah!” However, these rumors have led to no actual improvement, despite being confirmed by a customer support representative from AT&T. AT&T, if you’re reading this, I just want to get my internet service to match up with what my family pays for. We’re supposed to get 3Mb/s download and 1Mb/s upload and we actually get 0.5Mb/s download and 0.2Mb/s upload. If we could just get upgraded to the service we pay for that would be great. Thanks.
—VERTICAL DIVISION —
Therapy center assists those with special needs Caring for a loved one who has autism can be challenging for any family or friend. However, families and friends don’t have to do it all on their own. Residential Options, Inc. (ROI) is a learning and therapy center devoted to helping children with autism develop new behaviors. It opened a branch in Okemos in 2015. ROI uses a technique called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to develop behaviors and assist anyone with autism or related disabilities. The organization not only assists children, but also has services available for adults with disabilities. There are communities and housing available for those seeking care and
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independence, and there are services for young adults building their future as well. The transition to adulthood program offers help with adolescents who are looking to live independently in the future. Along with the transition team, there are trained job coaches and opportunities available for
people looking for a meaningful career. ROI offers many more services for those who need help caring for their loved ones with autism. This is really encouraging to see because I haven’t heard of a lot of services that are offered to support families and people with disabilities. I hope to see more organizations like this one established in Michigan soon. One of my closest friends, who I have known since we were kids, has special needs. Therefore the issue of there not being much support for families is close to my heart. My friend’s special needs make her a sweet, sincere and honest person. I am blessed to know her and help care for her when
she needs it. However, it’s been hard for me to watch her transition to adulthood because finding a job and a community of friends has always been very challenging for her and her family. She continues to search for a job and is trying out Adaptive Social Program Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment (ASPPIRE), which is a program that provides community and activities for those with disabilities. I hope that ASPPIRE and ROI will continue to help families and people with autism, and I am eager to hear about more organizations like them in the future.
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oct. 24 - nov. 6, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout — editorial —
Buckle down for class; bundle up for cold As the middle of the semester is here, classes are in full gear. It is important to stay up to date on homework, studying and any tests or midterms that are approaching. Don’t be afraid to seek out help from the many resources available at LCC, or to ask your professor questions. Most importantly, go to class. With the weather cooling off, though, it is
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“Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz”
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easier to catch a cold or a sickness. That is why it is so vital to do what you can do to stay healthy and be successful in class. MedXM recently listed some health tips to follow that will help fight colds and viruses as the weather gets cooler. Among the tips are to drink water and stay hydrated, take walks, work out or try an aerobics class. It
also suggests eating healthy food and being mindful of the temperature when dressing for the day. Obviously, it’s important to follow healthy guidelines in daily living throughout the year. It is a critical time at LCC for students, however. That is why it is so important to buckle down on classes, and to bundle up for the weather.
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“I don’t celebrate Halloween.”
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It’s an important time of year for college students state-wide. It is nearing the middle point of the semester, and the weather outside is starting to cool off. The two go hand-in-hand more than some may realize. To do well in school, one has to regularly attend class. To attend class, students need to be healthy.
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16|LAST LOOK
oct. 24 - nov. 6, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Dead Men Walking
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Seventh annual Zombie Walk invades downtown Lansing
"Zombies" crowd the stage in auditorium C of the Lansing Center on Sunday, Oct. 16 to pose for a group photo after the seventh annual Downtown Lansing Zombie Walk. The event typically draws over 100 attendees. While the event is free, organizers encourage participants to bring a food donation to benefit the Greater Lansing Food Bank. Co-coordinator Emily Emersen said the event is becoming more and more popular each year. "It's a lot of fun to dress up spooky, moan and groan, and kick off the Halloween season,� Emersen said.
Zombie Walk participants descend stairs from Shiawassee Street to the Lansing River Trail as the walk nears its end on Oct. 16 in Lansing. The walk began and ended at the Lansing Center.
A decorated SUV is shown parked along Michigan Avenue during the Zombie Walk. The vehicle belonged to a family of five who all participated in the event.