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Volume 58, Issue 6
Off to the Nationals! The LCC cross country teams had great success at the regional tournament Oct. 29. For details and additional photos see pages 8 and 16.
LCC making pillows for those in need
Men’s hoop shines against Olivet in opener
LCC door art created for charity event
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Racial inequalities discussed at ‘Centre’ By Idman Gabayre Staff Writer The Centre for Engaged Inclusion welcomed Dr. Cedric Taylor from Central Michigan University to speak on a special topic regarding racism and inequalities on Oct. 26. Taylor shares the reasons behind his interest in the dynamics of society. His speech partially focused on the various classroom dynamics and the impact it has on students of color. “I am actually from Jamaica. I came here in 2004,” Taylor said. “My friend and I decided to go on a road trip to see pure Michigan. … I remember him telling me, ‘By the way, this is a white neighborhood. This is a black neighborhood.’ It was 2004 and my mind was blown.” Taylor deliberated on the shift in society, and how race can divide space. “I was interested in how we construct space and how spaces are racialized.” Taylor said. Tasha Hardeman, a faculty member
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Dr. Cedric Taylor gives a talk on ‘Campuses as Racialized Spaces’ at The Centre for Engaged Inclusion in the Gannon Building on Oct. 26. Dr. Taylor is a professor of Sociology at Central Michigan University.
at The Centre for Engaged Inclusion, spoke with Taylor and found his story interesting. “When he originally came here (the United States), I believe he said he was undecided or a computer major,” Hardeman said. “But when he got here he found out that the most important thing about him was being a black man, and that when he goes somewhere people were shocked to see that a male who was black had an education or any kind of Ph.D. or anything.” Tasha observed that Taylor has been to other countries, and he sees the only difference is that in the U.S., there is an issue with the norm being what the white culture is. “When we go to all these places we try to assimilate and try to blend in,” Hardeman said. “We even mentor each other to try and navigate these white spaces.” Hardeman concluded: “He pretty much wanted to shine light on how America as a whole was a racialized space.”
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LCC police share annual reports By Aaron Wilton Associate Editor Every year the LCC Police Department is required to assemble reports on the crimes reported and arrests made during the previous year. The reports for 2015 were recently published in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. LCC Police Lt. Rodney Bahl, who was in charge of compiling the reports, explained why the reports are published. “(The reports) are mandated by, basically, the Federal Government or Department of Ed. through the campus safety act also known as the Jeanne Clery Act,” Bahl said. He talked about the content of the reports. “The Drug and Alcohol Prevention (DAAPP) report … is more of what do we do to educate, what do we do for prevention, all of the outreach stuff we do for the college,” Bahl said. “It’s a little tougher at a commuter college than it would be for some place that has dorms, like MSU.” The Annual Security Report contains statistics on several types of crimes that were either reported on campus or in the surrounding Lansing area, according to the report. Both of these reports are published for the
“How safe do you feel on campus?”
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"I feel safe because it's a small campus."
Jalen Hauser, 21 Graphic Design
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LCC Police Cadet Alysse Brown patrols Saginaw Street near LCC on Thursday, Oct. 13.
benefit of students and potential students, Bahl said. “The idea behind the report is that students can look at what’s going on on a campus before they decide what college they want to go to,” he said. “It’s something they can look at while they are going to college there to see if there’s any upcoming problems, or (if the colleges) are having problems with sexual assaults, and take some safety precautions.” Bahl said he wants students to keep in
mind that these stats are from last year’s reported crimes, and that not all crimes are included in the report. Laws only require that certain crimes be included in the report. Bahl suggested that students also look at the LCC crime log, which can be found online: www.lcc.edu/police/crime_information/crimelog.pdf. To view the DAAPP report visit www.lcc. edu/police/files/DAAPP.pdf and for the Annual Security Report go to www.lcc.edu/police/ files/Annual_Security_Report_2016.pdf/
"Extremely safe. I've never worried at all."
Chase Rapin, 20 Education "I feel very safe; mostly (by) knowing we always have our public safety I can call if I need something."
Nicholas Warriner, 19 Computer Science
Academic Success Coaches help students thrive By Eric Joseph Staff Writer Academic Success Coaches became available to all Lansing Community College students, effective in February of 2016. Academic coaches are available to help all students who have questions about time management, financial awareness, academic planning and campus life, according to Academic Success Coach Michael McGinnis. “We even help students with their study habits,” McGinnis said. There are currently five coaches available on LCC’s main campus and one at west campus. In the future, that number will expand to 24 total coaches on all of LCC campuses. Academic Success Coaches are assigned to specific students depending on their major. “We have five branches in our career community,” Academic Success Counselor Tiara Wair said. “Your major of study determines which success coach you will visit.” Coaches want students to be paired with
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Stephanie Waffle-Stephenson (from left), Mike McGinnis, Tiara Wair, Cassie Little and Santos Gutierrez pose for a photo at the star zone on Nov. 2 in the Gannon Building.
the correct coach depending on the students’ desired major and needs in order to obtain academic success. The first meeting will take no more than an hour. Coaches like to get to know their students and draw up a future goal plan.
Each meeting that follows will be no more than a half hour. Drew Muller, a freshman undecided major at LCC, said he had never heard of Academic Success Coaches until just recently. “I will seek out their help so I can
decide on a future major now that I know about them and what they can do,” Muller said. Coaches said they would like to see their students once a semester in order to make sure goals are being achieved. If they are not, the coach will draw up a new plan of success. Meetings with the Academic Success Coaches are one-on-one. Also, a call to action referral system is in place. “A student can be referred by a friend, family member and by other students if they believe that person needs help,” McGinnis said. Dr. Thomas Shipley, who teaches Academic Success Strategies at LCC, said he did not know there are academic coaches available. “Now that I know about them, I will put it in my curriculum so that my students will make it a priority to visit with them in the semester,” Shipley said. To seek out a success coach, make an appointment at the academic advising desk in the Gannon Building StarZone.
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Roundtable event ‘breaks ice’ By Idman Gabayre Staff Writer The Centre for Engaged Inclusion held a unique event Thursday, Oct. 27 to engage faculty members with students through a roundtable discussion. To “break the ice” every participant, student and staff shared their name and their superpower. There were approximately 20 participants in the discussion, who were divided into three groups. The groups consisted of students and faculty members, to share ideas with one another. The discussion was led by questions to help further the richness of the conversation. The discussion within the groups started out with sharing stories about oneself. Tahlia Decory, a student at LCC shared her thought. “I am originally from a Native American reservation in South Dakota,” Decory said. “It’s been a struggle getting here to where I am right now being an honor student. “I come to LCC to help myself transition from the struggles that I had to deal with in public education, dealing with reservation schools and just really with bad schools in general.” Students and staff shared their stories and
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Students and staff participate in the roundtable discussion in The Center for Engaged Inclusion Oct. 27.
whether or not LCC guides them in the right direction. Decory said she had a wonderful experience with the advisers, professors and the resources that are available for students to utilize at LCC. “I came here to improve in academic liketerms, but also improve myself,” Decory said. “I am trying to get that good structure under me with the good grades. LCC has
helped me figure out who I’m going to be and what I’m going to do.” Mikayla Spyker, a student at LCC, said she was interested in the event and found it rewarding. “We have many resources and help around LCC, but we still have some room for improvement in areas (such as) the connection between the students and staff,” Spyker said.
LCC assists hospitalized children with pillows By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief Often times, it can be the smallest thing that helps a child in need. That is why LCC is partnering with the Olivia Kay Foundation to provide positioning pillows to children with diverse needs in hospital pediatric units. The “Pillows for a Purpose” event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gannon Student Commons. LCC officials have set a goal to create 1,000 pillows for needy children. LCC students, faculty and all community members are invited to the event. LCC Assistant Professor of History Anne Heutsche is helping to organize the event. This is the fourth year LCC has held a similar event. Heutsche said helping children in need is something on the hearts of many at LCC. “For many families, this is a time of fear, uncertainty and strangeness,”
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Students make blankets for children in 2015.
Heutsche said. “By providing positioning pillows to these families, it fills a direct medical need. “On another level, we hope that we are giving children and their families a small … object, in this case a pillow, that tells families they are not alone in a time of need.” All event attendees will be provided with pillow-making instructions, snacks and pizza. All pillows made at LCC will be donated to the Olivia Kay Foundation, which will then distribute
the pillows to hospitals throughout Michigan. The pillows will serve pediatric patients who have been admitted to intensive care units and regular pediatric floors at 14 different hospitals. “In the end, we strongly feel that this work is essential and integral to the mission of Lansing Community College,” Heutsche said. “As a higher learning institution, we hope to prepare students to not only have meaningful lives and careers ... (but also to prepare) engaged community members.” “Pillows for a Purpose” is a collaborative effort of LCC Student Life, the LCC Foundation, Health and Human Services Divisional Office, Health and Human Services Child Development and Early Education, Office of Advancement and External Affairs, Experience #StarPower Employee Appreciation, and community partner Catholic Community of St. Jude. For more information call Heutsche at (517) 483-1037.
The Centre for Engaged Inclusion is hosting the next discussion in its “Difficult Dialogs: Exploring the -isms” series on Wednesday, Nov. 9. The event will run from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tamara McDiarmid will facilitate the event. McDiarmid is a certified Safe Zone Trainer and has not facilitated any of the previous discussions this semester. This discussion is titled “Understanding Gender Identities to Combat Heterosexism, Homophobia & Transphobia.” All students are encouraged to come and participate in the spirited discussion. To learn when the next discussion is visit goo.gl/darqJS or call The Centre at (517) 483-1616.
LCC ranked top by ‘Schools.com’ Lansing Community College was recently placed at number one in a Schools. com top 10 list for two-year educational institutions in Michigan. Out of the 28 different two-year schools, LCC was ranked highest based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and the Michigan Center for Educational Performance Information. To see the list and learn more about the system for ranking the colleges, check out goo.gl/jDIQEF or go to www. Schools.com/
Dean of student affairs moving on Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Tanya McFadden is leaving her job at LCC to pursue a new job opportunity at Broward College in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. McFadden will be an associate vice president at Broward College. She played a significant role in many major initiatives during her time at LCC. The StarZone on the second floor of the Gannon Building was one her biggest campus initiatives. College officials stated that McFadden’s leadership will be missed at LCC, but they wish her luck in her future. On Nov. 3, Dr. Toni Glasscoe was named the interim Dean of Student Affairs. She is also the associate vice president of external affairs, development and K-12 operations for LCC.
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‘Centre’ to host two films in November ‘Milk,’ ‘Which Way Home’ illustrate social justice issues By Aaron Wilton Associate Editor The Centre for Engaged Inclusion, located on the second floor of the Gannon Building, will host two different films during the month of November. “Milk,” a film about Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist in the ‘60s and ‘70s, will be shown Friday, Nov. 11 from noon to 2:30 p.m. “Which Way Home,” a film about unaccompanied minors entering the U.S. as immigrants, will be shown Friday, Nov. 18 from noon to 2:30 p.m. Both films are free to attend and open to all students, staff and faculty.
Francesca Cifuentes, the director for The Centre, shared the overall theme of films this semester. “Each one of these films are touching upon a particular social justice matter,” Cifuentes said. She said that the films are significant for students. “Personally I love learning through film,” she said. “I know that other students who are visual learners can also appreciate that. “We would love to have more attendance, but … (the films) have been really transformative here at The Centre.” The Centre for Engaged Inclusion has shown five other
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Students watch a movie in The Centre for Engaged Inclusion last year during an African-American film series.
films this semester and will finish up with these two. According to Cifuentes, her goal is to do a series of Spike
Lee movies next semester, but she hasn’t gotten approval as of yet. To find out about other up-
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Successful Lansing lawyer got her start at LCC By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief Many students have started their journeys to success at Lansing Community College. Some have gone on to other cities, states and countries to fulfill their passion and embark on extensive careers. However one former student, Denise LaFave Smith, stuck around in Lansing because she had a passion for making a difference in the community. After getting her start at LCC in 1977 while in high school, she has come a long way. She now owns a respected law firm that specializes in family law, elder law, disability and estate planning. The firm, LaFave Smith Center for Family and Elder Law, is headquartered at 1918 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. It has had an impact on countless lives throughout the years, LaFave Smith said. “Since I was a little girl, I have been driven to make a difference in the lives
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Denise LaFave Smith owns a respected Lansing area law firm that specializes in family law, elder law, disability and estate planning. She got her start at LCC in 1977.
of others,” LaFave Smith said. “I definitely achieve this in my law practice by helping women leave abusive relationships, helping people obtain disability benefits, helping the dying put their affairs in order, and sometimes just listening and hugging.” It was not a fast and easy road for LaFave Smith, however. She took classes at LCC on and off for 20 years, at one point enrolling in premed classes with aspirations of going into the medical field. After finally ending up with a general associate degree, LaFave Smith transferred to Spring Arbor University. She finished up there when she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Organizational Development. While at Spring Arbor, she enrolled in night and weekend classes at Thomas Cooley Law School. “I had thought about law school when I was in high school, but after becoming a teen mom at 15, I didn’t think it would
ever be an option for me,” LaFave Smith said. “When I learned that I could attend law school on nights and weekends, I decided to go for it.” It has worked out well for her. She graduated from Cooley in 2002 with a law degree, while also obtaining certificates in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights and Litigation. She then passed the bar exam on her first attempt in 2003. LaFave Smith opened her law practice in 2004 and has been helping people ever since. She said that everything got its start at LCC, where she was able to learn a lot about herself and overcome challenges. “My community college experience challenged and changed me in ways that I could not have imagined,” LaFave Smith said. “I not only received an excellent education, but I learned a lot about myself and discovered new passions. I became a more confident person and a lifelong learner.”
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Men’s basketball team excels in debut By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor Off and running. The No. 9 LCC men’s basketball team defeated the Olivet College JV team, 124-71, at home on Wednesday, Nov. 2. It was the first game of the 2016-17 regular season for LCC. Freshman Ja’Myrin Jackson had 23 points, including 21 in the second half, and four three-pointers to lead LCC in scoring. Sophomore center Colin Jones showed his crafty footwork and dribbling ability on his way to a 21-point, 10-rebound double-double. LCC Head Basketball Coach Mike Ingram said Jones can catch other teams off guard with his diverse skillset. “He’s a gamer,” Ingram said. “He surprises a lot of people when we play them. He’s such a skilled basketball player … he can play outside, inside, he can put the ball on the floor, he can pass it and he can rebound. “He’s a guy we can run plays to and he’ll get a bucket. He’ll get open, he’ll score and he’ll hit his free throw also.” The team showed its size with Jones and six-foot-seven sophomore forward Isaiah Green in the first half by controlling the glass and out-rebounding Olivet 23-15. Even though the Stars only made 25 of their 46 attempts from the free throw line, Ingram said he figures the misses will lessen after the next couple weeks. “That happened to us early in the year last year, before we settled down and became a pretty good free-throw shooting team,” Ingram said. “We shoot them a lot. Our teams are usually consistently in the
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Sophomore guard JaQuaries Furlow follows through with his shot during halftime warmups in the Gannon Gym on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
top 10 or 12 in the country shooting from the free throw line.” The Stars shot a blistering 45 percent from the three-point line and stole the ball 13 times, Jones said he is confident the team can replicate this play all season. “If we just play like we did (against Olivet), I know we can get even better so I know we can keep up the intensity and the skills,”
Jones said. “We (have) a lot of promise.” Freshman guard Don Quall Jackson said after the offseason he was glad to be playing basketball games. “It felt good to be back on the court,” Jackson said. “The guys made it easy … it was a good first game, a good warm-up game.” Jones said the team’s 28 assists are not a fluke, and similar numbers should be ex-
pected throughout the season. “Coach stresses it every day; ball movement,” Jones said. “We could be a great team if we just play together. (Against Olivet) we showed some of that, we played together and you see what happens.” The next game for the Stars was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 5 against Henry Ford College at LCC.
Women’s hoops looks to improve on lackluster year Season opens 2016-17 season with home game vs. Delta on Nov. 16 By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor To rise to success, one has to have fallen. Last season sets up a rise for the LCC women’s basketball team. The Stars finished the season 8-21. Returning sophomores Courtney Wolf, Erica Adams and Chasity Potter are bound to have a chip on their shoulders. Freshman forward Khadajah Williams said she just wants to see progress. “(Our goal is) to improve every day,” Williams said. “Every day we want to get better; better shots, better selection.
We just push each other.” Freshmen Lindsey Crim, Kelsey Finch, Sarah Schultz and Williams are the top incoming freshman, according to LCC Head Coach Ervin Brunson. “Those (players) are very important factors to what we plan to do this year and how we are going to go about doing it,” Brunson said. “They will play a key role for us this season.” Brunson has been coaching the women’s basketball team for 24 years. His teams have won three state championships and one national title in his tenure at LCC.
Brunson said he is confident in this team improving and excelling from top to bottom. “With the ingredients of new incoming players coming in and veterans that are returning, I think we have a good chance (of) establishing a set tone for what we want to do,” Brunson said. “As long as the players stay focused and keep working hard, concentrating and listen to our leaders, I think we’ll do a good job.” The women’s first game is at home against Delta College, Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m.
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The LCC girls’ basketball team works on shooting at practice on Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Women harriers win regional; men second By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor Both the LCC men’s and women’s cross country teams came out of the muggy NJCAA Regional Championships with successful outings on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Grand Woods Park, west of Lansing. The women finished with another regional and conference championship in dominant fashion. The Stars scored 17 points, while second-place Vincennes had 62 points in the 5K race. Freshman Casey Mossholder became regional champion by once again ending the race as the fastest Star. Mossholder finished with a time of 18:35, with fellow freshman Melissa Ricci placed second in 18:46. Last season’s regional champ, LCC sophomore Kaitlin Beyer, was the third runner to cross the finish line, with a time of 19:02. Beyer said she has been happy all season to be surrounded by great runners. “It’s awesome; I’ve never been a part of a team bigger than seven people,” Beyer said. “This year, having 15 girls, there is always a teammate to race with. “For me, mentally, it's helped me every single race to have someone like Ashley (Lindeman) to push me during the race.” The women harriers finished with an average time of 18:59, almost a minute and two seconds faster than second-place Vincennes. LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said he is as confident as ever in his women’s team going into the national meet. “(The women) have ran consistently well
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Freshman Casey Mossholder of LCC crosses the finish line to win the NJCAA Regional individual championship on Oct. 29 at Grand Woods Park.
every meet and we’re getting better every meet,” Robinson said. “We ran really well at Muskegon (but) I think we ran even better in regionals in worse conditions.” The LCC men finished second overall in their 8K race, only finishing eight points out of first. Regional champion Vincennes finished with 39 points and LCC had 47. Freshman Shawn Bell was the first man to cross the finish line for LCC, placing sixth overall with a time of 27:15.
Sophomore teammate Carson Alexander, who has had an injury-plagued season, is coming on at the right time. He was the second LCC harrier to finish. Alexander placed eighth overall with a time of 27:20. Coach Robinson said the men look poised to make a run in the NJCAA National Championship race. “(We) will have to have a very good race to get on the podium,” Robinson said.
The second-place finish broke a 19-year streak of regional title wins for the men. Even though they didn’t win regionals, the Stars’ still won the MCCAA Conference Championship. Both teams will compete in the NJCAA National Championships in El Dorado, Kansas at the Prairie Trails Golf Course on Saturday, Nov. 12. The men’s race starts at 1 p.m. The women’s time is still to be determined.
Stars’ volleyball team reaches district tourney By Brodee Gillam Sports Editor The LCC women’s volleyball team ended the regular season with a 24-26, 25-17, 25-22, 25-16 win against the Kalamazoo Valley CC Cougars. The win finalized the Stars’ record at 14-19 and 10-6 in the MCCAA West. It also clinched a spot in the district tournament, scheduled for Nov. 4-6 in Muskegon. With sophomore Delaney Thompson injured for the rest of the season, LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero said the Stars needed strong teamwork to succeed. “(We) just need to pull together and be a team,” Quintero said. “Put all personal issues aside and everything
we’ve been training for on and off the court; now it comes down to putting them in action.” The Stars’ starting lineup had a combined 26 kills against KVCC, with freshman McKenzie Kench responsible for 10 of them. Kench and sophomore Alyssa Hill contributed 10 and 15 digs, respectively. Freshman setter Brianna Mohn, a player looking to step up in the post-
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LCC sophomore Addie Pickleman serves the ball to Kalamazoo Valley Community College during the last game of the season as teammates watch from the sideline in the Gannon Building gymnasium on Thursday, Oct. 27.
season, said she wants to see the team camaraderie shine through during this run. “I really want to see us all working together,” Mohn said. “We definitely need more intensity out on the court.” Sophomore captain Rachel Cook agreed that teamwork is key to the team’s success. “The general statement I’m always saying; just play volleyball,” Cook said. “Have fun, don’t worry about if you’re going to mess up. Everyone’s going to mess up, so just play.” The Stars were riding a threegame winning streak into the district tournament. LCC’s first tournament match was scheduled against No. 14 Schoolcraft College on Nov. 4.
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COACH’S SPOTLIGHT
Newly hired baseball coach introduces himself
Q&A
The Lookout Sports Editor Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC Baseball coach Drew Huard. The Grand Ledge graduate was recently hired as the team’s head baseball coach. His first season at the helm begins in early 2017. Where did you coach previously? “I coached two years at Davenport University, in 2012 and 2013, I was an assistant coach at Davenport in Grand Rapids. And then in 2014-16 I was coaching at Grand Ledge High School.” Where did you play baseball? “I played high school baseball at Grand Ledge High School. I played collegiately at Aquinas College.” What is your most memorable moment coaching baseball?
“One of my favorite moments coaching was at Davenport University, when we made it to a regional. It was cool for the kids, we had a big dogpile at (the) pitcher’s mound. That really took our program to the next level. Currently, they just made the World Series the past two years at the NAIA level. (Those) years I was coaching there turned the program around and we built something very special.” What do you bring to the LCC baseball program? “The best thing we’re going to bring is a change of culture. What someone thinks of LCC baseball at the current time, you hear mixed reviews. We’re going to be a very up-tempo team; high energy. We’re going to be fun to watch and that’s going to lead to success on and off the baseball field.” What is your favorite part of baseball?
“I would say the people you’re involved with, whether it’s coach to coach or coach to player. I would say the best moments you have are the moments you share with the team and everything that goes along with being a teammate or being a coach. … I keep in touch with a lot of the players currently at Davenport that I coached. A big step along the way is not only creating good baseball players, but also building them up to be great people as well.” What are your expectations for this season? “Our expectations are high. Everywhere that I’ve gone we’ve seemed to (have) won a lot of games, so I don’t expect anything different (coming) here. We’re going to set the bar high, we have really high goals for ourselves as a program. We’re going to play baseball the right way; play the game the
way it’s meant to be played and, hopefully,w that will lead to a lot of wins.”
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LCC sports teams shining With leaves falling and winter nipping at our toes, autumn is a season many of us enjoy. While I really enjoy apple cider and donuts, this is also a fantastic time of the year for LCC athletics. The volleyball team came out of the gates rough. The Stars struggled to put the ball down with consistency, leading them to a 2-11 start. Coach Emily Quintero’s team responded, winning eight of the next 11 games. That propelled the team to fight for, and clinch, a district spot in the home stretch of the season. Both of the other fall sports are ending the season with lofty expectations. The women’s cross country team has shown its consistency meet after meet, and dominated at regionals on Oct. 29. The women’s harriers are ranked second in the NJCAA Division I Coaches’ national poll only behind Iowa Central CC Tritons. Iowa Central finished second in the NJCAA Division I National Championship to LCC last season, so look for the two teams to butt heads in the finals again this year. Look for freshmen Casey Mossholder and Melissa Ricci, along with sophomore Kaitlin Beyer, to drive these dominant women to a second consecutive national championship. The male harriers were ranked eighth in NJCAA Division I Coaches’ poll entering the regional meet on Oct. 29. With freshman Shawn Bell and sophomores Carson Alexander and Dylan Rocha leading the way, the
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men continued their regional success with a second-place showing Oct. 29. The men hope to improve on the 14th-place national finish they recorded in 2015. The winter sports season is coming, and the basketball teams are getting underway. The men’s basketball Stars will look to replicate their 31-5 record and fifth-place finish from a season ago. With incoming freshman like Ja’Myrin Jackson out of Everett, and returning sophomores like Isaiah Green, who played huge minutes last season, look for LCC to be just as dominant this season. The women’s basketball team finished last season 8-21 and, with only three returning sophomores, are looking for a fresh start. Freshman Lindsay Crim broke the Perry High School assist record. Her varsity teammate at Perry, freshman Kelsey Finch, hovered around 15 points a game in her senior year. Look for Finch and Crim to make an impact on the Stars this season. It’s a great time to be a fan of LCC sports teams. Check out a game soon. Students get into all athletic contests free of charge.
Saturday, Nov. 12 10 am – 2 pm LCC Downtown Campus Gannon Building Commons
Join Lansing Community College in supporting our local and state hospitals by providing positioning pillows that help meet the diverse needs of children while in the hospital. This family friendly service project is open to the public with refreshments provided. Due to health concerns, if you or anyone accompanying you are sick, please do not attend. All pillows will be donated to the Olivia Kay Foundation. Donations of non-perishable food items will also be collected for the LCC Student Food Pantry. For more information, please contact 517.483.1285 or studentlife@lcc.edu. Pillows for a Purpose is a Lansing Community College event in collaboration with the Catholic Community of St. Jude and Olivia Kay Foundation.
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LCC students get creative for ‘Door Jam!’ By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor The local auction “Door Jam!” is coming to Woldumar Nature Center on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, “Door Jam!” is a charity event that calls upon artists to paint doors and smaller household items. These doors and items are then sold in a live auction and a silent auction. The $10 entry fee includes one raffle ticket for a smaller item and three drink tickets. Most of the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity while a small cut goes to the artists. Ben Rathbun, Capital Region Habitat Young Professionals chair, shared how the proceeds will be going specifically to the youth programs. “We’re trying to get more young people engaged,” Rathbun said, explaining how there are different youth programs to teach kids about tools and building. In addition to the live and silent auctions, the event will have live music and food from Applebee’s. There will also be local art on display from younger artists.
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Student Ciara Sherin stands near a cabinet door that she painted for the upcoming “Door Jam!”
Rathbun said about 20 artists from LCC will participate.
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corporated “Door Jam!” into their regular projects. They created a design for a cabinet door as a group. “The students seemed to be really excited to do this,” Lookingland said. “I tried to include them in every decision along the way … so they could feel ownership about the project.” Cassie Brogan’s ARTS 200 and 201 painting classes also participated in painting both full-size doors and cabinet doors for the event. Brogan said she plans on bringing the project back every year. Ciara Sherin, a student in Brogan’s painting class, painted a cabinet door with pictures from a botanical garden and the Sleeping Bear Dunes for the project. She described how the surface was a challenge for painting. “The biggest challenge was just working around the actual door,” Sherin said. “I just wanted everything to look proportional and right.” Lookingland said she hoped to see many LCC students at the event after all the hard work they put into the project. For more information about “Door Jam!” go to https://www.habitatcr.org/get-involved/upcoming-events/door-jam/
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New artwork in Gannon hallway By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor Those who walk down the Gannon Building first floor hallway frequently may have noticed that the artwork in the display cases changed in late October. These new displays feature work created by the painting and drawing classes throughout the semester. ARTS 200, 201, 131 and 153 students have been working on a variety of different projects, including landscapes for painting and charcoal pieces in drawing. Cassie Brogan, the instructor for both classes, said students have been doing really well on their projects this semester. “It turned out really good; they did a really good job this time,” Brogan said of the charcoal drawings. The drawing students used props and mannequins to create a scene and capture it with charcoal. The painting students were allowed to choose any picture they had taken for landscapes. Chyna Plumley, who was working on a self-portrait in the introduction to painting class, said her favorite project is either the landscape project or the “Door Jam!” project, which is put on through Habitat for Humanity. The “Door Jam!” project involves painting doors and cabinet doors with the theme of “coming home.” Everyone in the painting class got involved.
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Auditions for ‘Snow Queen’ set Auditions for “The Snow Queen,” coming to LCC’s stage in February 2017, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 20 from 7 to 10 p.m. Auditions will be in the Black Box Theatre, GB 168. “The Snow Queen” is a winter fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. The play will be directed by Paige Tufford, who will cast five to seven women and five to seven men of all ages and ethnicities. For more information, call Tufford at (517) 285- 8929 or go to http://www.lcc.edu/ cma/events/
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Art student Leo Kennedy stands near a display case with his painting Oct. 31 in the Gannon Building
“(With) ‘Door Jam!’ the inspiration of coming home I feel could be interpreted many different ways,” Plumley said. “It’s really cool to see how everyone took it their own route.” Leo Kennedy said his favorite project was the landscape project. He focused on texturizing the effect of the sun on waves in his piece, describing how the picture gets darker as it gets
closer to the sun. Overall, the students said they felt the semester had been going pretty well, and many enjoyed the “Door Jam!” and landscape projects. For those interested in taking one of these classes, they are available to people of all majors and ages. For more information, email Cassie Brogan at broganc@lcc.edu/
Local artist hosts party for Haven House By Hannah Anderson A&E Editor One would not expect to find such a rare house in a quiet, normal neighborhood. Craig Mitchell Smith opened up his unique home in Lansing’s Old Town for a fundraiser for Haven House on Tuesday evening, Oct. 25. Smith, a local artist who specializes in glass sculptures, opened every room of his house to participants of the fundraiser. All proceeds from the fundraiser went to Haven House, a shelter for people who have lost their homes. Stacy Hickox, a volunteer at Haven House, explained how the proceeds would benefit the organization. “I think one of the things they’re trying to do is to increase the amount of support that they give to someone, so that they’re able to move into new
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housing,” Hickox said. “So, for example, first month’s rent.” The opportunity for Haven House to be hosted at Smith’s home was unlikely at first. Smith described how he is very private and did not let people in his house. However, as he found out more about what Haven House was doing – specifically how it keeps families together – he felt he could not say no. However, as private as Smith is about his home, he is very proud of it and sees it as a work of art. “This house is my masterpiece,” Smith said after describing how he has lived at the house since he was 10. After living in the house for so long, Smith has accumulated quite a collection of art, including everything from painted doors to elaborate glass sculptures made by Smith himself.
The tour of the house also included a walkthrough of Smith’s sculpture garden, and allowed participants to view his home studio. Many participants enjoyed the sculptures outside, including Johanna Thomashefski. She also commented on how the event was doing well in the community. “I think it’s great that a local artist is supporting the community and opening up his home,” Thomashefski said. Over 50 tickets were sold to benefit Haven House, according to Smith. He added he will be doing a few more events similar to this one at his house for charity. For more information on the work Smith is doing, go to www.CraigMitchellSmith.com. For more information on Haven House, go to http://www.havenhouseel.org/
“Wicked,” the story of events leading up to “The Wizard of Oz,” is opening at the Wharton Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The play will continue through Sunday, Nov. 27 in Great Cobb Hall. Tickets start at $45 and are still available for many of the showings. For more information, call the Wharton Center at (517) 432-2000 or visit the website https://www.whartoncenter.com/ events/detail/wicked/
Smithfield to play at Silver Bells The contemporary country duo Smithfield will perform at the 32nd annual Silver Bells in the City. The band will perform after the fireworks on Friday, Nov. 18 between 8 and 9 p.m. The event will take place in the Lansing Center, 333 E Michigan Ave. Silver Bells in the City is a parade and celebration of December and the holiday season. For more information, go to http://www.silverbellsinthecity.org/#celebrate/
‘Shot in the Dark’ lights gardens The LCC photography program’s event “Shot in the Dark” took place on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. Headed by Professor Ike Lea, LCC students of all majors came out to paint the Scott Sunken Gardens in Lansing (125 Malcolm X St.) with light using camera flashes and flashlights. The final product will be edited by Lea and the photography students and released to the school. For more information, email Lea at leai@d2l.lcc.edu/
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‘Gears of War 4’ strikes chord with fans By Aaron Wilton Associate Editor The “Gears of War” franchise has defined third-person shooters since it began back in November of 2006. 10 years later a new video game studio, The Coalition, releases “Gears of War 4,” which is exclusive to Xbox One and PC. “Gears of War 4” was released Oct. 11. The new title returns to the control scheme of the first three games and makes fans of the series feel right at home. Everything from the timing of active reloads to the cover movement feels just like it did back then. A few new mechanics did come with the new game, as was expected, such as cover assassinations and a few new weapons. New enemies are also seen in this game, but each one fills a category of
enemy that was present in the previous titles. For example, juvies, which are a new enemy, act very similarly to wretches from the earlier games. So, the new enemies add a couple of twists to the game without drastically affecting the feel of the game or upsetting the balance between player and enemy. Campaign mode has always been a big part of the Gears experience and Gears 4 does not disappoint. The story showcases old characters and new characters and creates a believable future for the world of Sera. This is the first title from The Coalition and I think we can expect great things in the future. “Gears of War 4” has certainly brought enough money in for The Coalition that they can get started on the next project. Hopefully that’s another great title in the “Gears of War” franchise.
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Mediteran Cafe offers classy lunch options By Aaron Emerson Editor in Chief LCC students and workers who are looking for a classy but inexpensive lunch option between classes may have a solution in Mediteran Café. The café opened this past March just south of LCC. It is located inside the Capitol National Bank building at 200 N. Washington Square. It is owned by Igor Jurkovic, the son of retired Restaurant Mediteran owners Mirto and Ljubica Jurkovic. He also co-
owns the Leaf Salad Bar, which has locations near the Frandor Shopping Center and in Okemos. Club Mediteran is a quiet and relatively upscale restaurant that caters mainly to the Lansing lunch crowd. It is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The menu features Paninis, sandwiches, pastries, soups, coffees, ice cream, rice pudding, cookies and a large salad bar. The Paninis and sandwiches seem to be the featured items, as the menu fea-
tures 10 different styles. Some of the favorite Paninis and sandwiches include the turkey pesto, chicken sriracha, hummus and veggie Panini, gyro sandwich and the chicken club Panini. Sandwiches and Paninis come with fresh fruit and salad, with a total cost of just $6. For $2.50 extra, an upgrade will include chips and a drink. I ordered the chicken club Panini and it was delicious. The bread was warm and soft, and the cheese was melted just right into the chicken. One thing I noticed was the sweet dressing topped on
the side salad. It blended perfectly with the Panini. One negative is the tight space inside. The only table I had to choose from was right next to the register, but that is expected for a restaurant that mainly serves a quick lunch crowd. The parking situation is also not ideal. Spots are metered and limited. However it is in easy walking distance for LCC students. For someone looking for a solid, classy meal for a low price, I would definitely recommend Mediteran Café.
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‘Miss Peregrine’ movie offers magical family fun By Haneen Hammad Staff Writer The movie that has it all. A film that consists of multiple scenes of humor, adventure and a little bit of romance is yet the most exciting of Tim Burton’s films. “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” is a film based on the novel of the same name by Ransom Riggs. It starts when Jake’s beloved grandfather passes away and leaves
him clues to a mystery he is determined to solve. The mystery leads him to an island where he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Already familiar with the residents from his grandfather’s bedtime stories, he is welcomed to their home. As time goes on, the mystery deepens as Jake gets to know the residents’ special powers and their terri-
fying enemies. The plot becomes very busy, while Jake and the peculiar children work together to once-and-for-all defeat their enemies. The movie is an excellent film that is family oriented. It perfects characters who demonstrate courage, curiosity and integrity. While the movie is not fast moving, it offers plenty of fantasy and fun for young and old alike.
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Nov. 7 - 20, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Emerson’s insights —
Sad to see passing of a favorite writer As a college writer, there are many fellow journalists I could name as inspirations in my career. Mitch Albom, Stuart Scott and Michael Rosenberg are three of the more famous ones. Locally, John Schneider, my journalism professor Michael Kohon, and my current boss Larry Hook have shown me one doesn’t have to be widely known to make a difference. One person who made a difference in many sports fans’ lives, who I looked up to, was Drew Sharp. Sharp was a longtime columnist for the Detroit Free Press. He recently died unexpectedly at the age of 56.
I was stunned when I woke up to see the news on Facebook. Sharp was still in his journalism prime. How could he be gone so suddenly? He started working at the Free Press in 1983 right out of college and throughout his life showed his loyalty. He never left the paper where he made such a big impact. Over the years, Sharp covered many beats and showed his amazing talent. He accepted one of the paper’s lead sports columnist jobs in 1999 and stayed there until he didn’t wake up in his Bloomfield Hills home on Oct. 21.
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Sharp was famous for not being afraid to criticize any player or coach he covered. His columns often took heat from fans and readers for never including much praise. His style was, however, much needed when covering teams like the De-
troit Lions, who probably deserved most of his criticism. That isn’t to say he never praised teams. When the Tigers advanced to the World Series in 2006, Sharp wrote several amazing pieces on the team and owner Mike Ilitch with much praise. Sharp’s career didn’t come without controversy. But when a writer passes, it is vital to look at all of the positives they contributed in their work. I am proud to say that I grew up reading Sharp and that he was one of my favorite writers. I am just sad I never got the chance to meet him.
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Intro to Ethics provokes thought, introspection Most of the people on Earth believe they are guided through daily life by a set of morals. A smaller number of people have actually taken the time to study in the field of ethics. Ethics is one of the five major philosophical disciplines: ethics, aesthetics, logic, ontology and epistemology. Philosophy is considered to be the “father of the sciences” and “the science of rationality.” I have taken classes called “Introduction to Logic” and “Introduction to Ethics,” the latter of which I am currently enrolled in at LCC.
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The logic class was interesting and it made me want more. I enrolled in the ethics class this semester and was lucky enough to get the same professor. Chris Schneck, my ethics and logic
professor, has a calm teaching style and he wants students to react and ask questions. I’ve really enjoyed having him as a teacher. The topics that we cover in the course are really controversial. On the flip side of that we are also covering ethical theories and the ways to get the “good.” We’ve read Immanuel Kant, J.J.C. Smart, J.S. Mill, Philippa Foot, Robert Nozick and David Hume, but we are not finished with the semester. I really recommend this class, as well as intro to logic, to anyone who thinks
they know where they stand morally. For anyone who is worried they may be offended if they take this course, please keep in mind that we are all adults. If someone says something that you disagree with, it does not mean others are attacking your way of life. Nor does it mean you have to teach them to do things your way. People are going to disagree, but it is not the end of the world. The point is for you to have an open mind and hear some alternatives to your own beliefs.
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New apartment brings forth new possibilities I sat on my bed in the dark, frigid room, admiring how the glow of the Christmas lights cut through the darkness and made shapes on the ceiling. Yes, it was cold. Yes, there was no light in my new apartment bedroom. The Christmas lights and a candle were all I had brought with me. I even came to find out that there was no internet, the shower head was broken, and the water had a nasty smell to it and tasted even worse. Despite these blatant drawbacks, I was happy. I laughed to myself in the dark on my first night there because I
realized this is an opportunity to start over and try new paths. I moved into my new apartment on a Saturday in October. I had been looking for an apartment for a while, but not very seriously. This opportunity just kind of popped up and was convenient enough for me to try it. I hadn’t been looking very seriously because I knew if I got an apartment, I would barely be able to afford it. I knew I’d have to change a lot of things about my life to accommodate the idea. However, everything just fell into
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place. Rent was affordable, the location was ideal and the roommates were kind people who I knew I could get along with. I decided to take a step into the unknown and deal with the changes
this decision would inevitably bring. I look forward to seeing where this decision takes me and the challenges I may face. Whereas I was living with and caring for an elderly lady only a year ago, I find it kind of funny that I will now be living with a mother and her 5-year-old son. The situations are definitely a stark contrast. Looking back on where I was last year with school and the elderly lady, it makes me even more excited about this new chapter of my life.
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Nov. 7 - 20, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout — STAFF editorial —
Time to vote is Tuesday; get to the polls
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many people have heard about on the news for quite some time. It is also pretty obvious that both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have their flaws, and both candidates have come under intense fire for many issues. Some of the themes Trump is running on are immigration reform that includes building a Mexico/U.S. wall, a stronger military, strong support of gun rights, fewer taxes and updates on NAFTA. Several themes Clinton stands for include income equality through increased taxes on the wealthy, expansion of Barack Obama’s immigration plan, strong abortion rights, tighter background checks, a ban on assault weapons and raising the minimum wage.
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The time to vote is finally here. Yes, after months and months of non-stop election coverage, news, commercials and vicious attacks, the culmination of it all comes down to one day: Nov. 8. It is all up to you to decide who takes the nod for many important public office positions. If you are registered to vote, do everything in your power to get to your voting station. Even if you can’t pick a president, there are many local, state and national races up for grabs. If you decided not to vote or didn’t register, complaining about policies the soon-to-be elected officials put in place is not an option. By this time, we all know who is running for president. It is all
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The Lookout staff does believe that whichever candidate becomes president faces the threat of becoming a one-term president. Many people already believe these are two of the worst presidential candidates in quite a while, and both candidates are also older than almost any previous incoming president (Trump 70, Clinton 69). No matter who you are leaning toward, be sure to get to the polls on Nov. 8. This could be one of the most important elections the country has ever faced, and many levels of government will be affected. To find out where to vote, what time to vote or to view your ballot, visit www.michigan.gov/vote/
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Let’s all work together to ‘make America great’ With the presidential election just around the corner, I would like to take time to ponder on the slogan that has touched hundreds of individuals. It is a slogan that helped a person become a top political candidate in this year’s presidential race; the slogan that shows up everywhere: “Make America great again.” Now I, among several others, must ask, “When was America ever great?” Was it great when it aggressively expanded into native territories, violated treaties endlessly, forced deadly migrations and committed genocide? Our history, if it was taught correctly, would have told you that Columbus did not find or claim this land first. America was founded on stolen land. I am an American, born and raised. I love what America brings to the table: opportunity, freedom and liberty. It brings many things that other countries don’t offer. The one issue that I feel ashamed of is the inappropriate invasion of owned land. A recent event with actress Shailene Woodley, who stood up to this idea, made
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me think about the idea of America ever being great. My family and I are from Palestine, a country that has been invaded for decades. I have personal connection with the natives. And feel I must act toward making America great. I strive for America to be great in a way where people are welcomed when they are in distress and not shunned away. I want America to be great in a way where our country is known for accepting diversity and opportunity; not known for building a wall. There is no time to sit and wait for others to do something. It starts with me. This year, plan on stepping up and voting. My vote and yours matter.
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Cross Country LCC women’s cross country runner Emily Wohlfert (center) runs at the NJCAA Regional Championship meet at Grand Woods Park Oct. 29. The LCC women finished first and won both the regional and conference championships. The men's team earned second place in the regional. Both teams will run in the nationals Nov. 12 in El Dorado, Kansas.
Freshman runner Jose Torres passes a Mott Community College runner at the NJCAA regional cross country championship on Oct. 29 at Grand Woods Park in Lansing.
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s r e Sophomore Dylan Rocha nears the finish line after running eight kilometers during the regional championship Oct. 29. Rocha finished in tenth place with a time of 27 minutes and 25 seconds.