Volume 60, Issue 1
SEPT. 4 - 16, 2018 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
LCC ‘ENGAGE’ picnic celebrates families
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LCC student employee Caley TenBrink took a break from working in the computer lab to paint faces for the second annual ENGAGE: Parent and Family Network Day. Shown getting her face painted with a sugar skull design is 7-year-old Holly Holstrom.
New A&S dean excited about helping students to learn, succeed Page >>> 2
Pair of LCC students move to their own beat with K-pop style dancing Page >>> 4
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By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor The second annual “ENGAGE: Parent and Family Network Day” was held in the Gannon Commons, Saturday, Aug. 25. “We thought, “How could we get parents on campus; how could we get family members on campus?’” said Layne Ingram, LCC associate dean of Academic and Career Pathways. The two-and-a-half hour event included performances by the
LCC Jazz Band, face painting, a picnic-style lunch and inflatable basketball hoops. There were also club and resource information booths. Ingram said 130 guests attended the celebration, up from last year’s total of 80. The event wrapped up with the five backpacks being raffled off, courtesy of CASE Credit Union. Among the prizes were a laptop computer, Beats by Dre headphones and school supplies.
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Dean eager to assist students IN BRIEF By Ashlee Buhler Editor in chief The Arts & Sciences Division at LCC welcomed a new dean at the start of the fall semester. Andrea Hoagland, who served as interim dean since September of 2017, accepted the positon of dean of Arts & Sciences in August. Hoagland is no stranger to LCC. Over the course of 14 years she has held many positions with the college. She began working as an adjunct faculty member in the Math Skills Department in 2004. In 2010 she began teaching full time in the Math and Computer Science Department. She also served as the associate dean of Science and Mathematics before accepting the interim dean of Arts & Sciences position last fall. Despite serving as the interim dean, accepting the permanent position was not necessarily a given. Hoagland went through the same interview process as the rest of the candidates, and was selected based on her skill level and desire to help students. “Andrea is uniquely qualified to be dean of Arts & Sciences,” said Elaine Pogoncheff, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs. “Her dedication to serve our
ANDREA HOAGLAND students is her primary motivation in her job. “When it comes to her skills, she has the logic background of her mathematics discipline, and she also has the heart required to work with people. These qualities make her a great peacemaker and problem solver.” As dean of Arts & Sciences, Hoagland is responsible for supervising the associate deans in the Arts & Sciences Division, as well as working with them to find ways to
improve the quality of instruction for students. “I would like for students to know that we’re always working hard to make things better for what we do in serving them with instruction and support,” Hoagland said. Prior to coming to LCC, Hoagland worked as a computer programmer. However, she said working in a school setting is more her style. “I just like working with people,” she said. “I’m not a solitary kind of worker. That’s why I didn’t stay a computer programmer — I didn’t want it to be just me and a computer. Anytime I’m problem solving with other people, that’s when I’m at my best.” When she is not working at LCC, Hoagland is a student at the University of Michigan-Flint. With a bachelor’s degree in mathematics (from Michigan State University) and a master’s degree in Math Education (from New York University) already in her back pocket, Hoagland hopes to graduate in May with a master’s in mathematics. “I decided to pursue (a master’s) in math because I would like to teach again someday,” she said. “I like to make sure I always have something challenging that I’m working on.”
‘Party with Prez’ sparks Welcome Week
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Students shimmy and shake as they try to release ping pong balls from a box attached to their backside during “Party with the Prez” Aug. 28.
By Alejandro Gonzales Staff Writer While rain was falling outside on Tuesday, Aug. 28, there was a celebration happening inside the commons of the Gannon Building. Continuing the Welcome Week spirit was “Party with the Prez,” which featured games, food, entertainment and prizes for students. “It’s really a chance for students to come and just have fun, like get some free food, get a T-shirt,” said Layne Ingram, associate dean of Student Affairs and an organizer of the event. “Let’s give things away!” The entire commons was full of tables with free things to eat, including Jimmy John’s subs, Domino’s Pizza, Finley’s pulled pork and more. Near the windows, a stage was set up with live band “Hot Mess” playing while stu-
dents danced. Games including Giant Jenga and Connect Four were available to play. “It’s their first week of school; we want it to be awesome,” Ingram said. “We try to get an awesome band, lots of giveaways. It’s just about bringing students together to meet others and have a good time.” Students seemed to enjoy the camaraderie the event offered. “I just like the fact that I get to meet a lot of different people, all the free events and stuff,” said criminal justice major Emily, one of the students participating in the event. “It’s cool to get to know all the things our school has to offer.” The celebration was originally slated to be held outdoors, but rainy weather changed the venue.
NEWS
College redesigns its website Over the summer, the LCC website got a makeover. The new website is geared toward educating the general public on all that LCC has to offer. This means that students will no longer be able to login from the main LCC homepage as they were in the past. To access options such as D2L, Banner or their student email, students should visit www.lcc.edu/student.
Reminder to drop unwanted classes If you signed up for a class that you do not plan on finishing, remember to drop the class in Banner Self-Service before the deadline. After the first two weeks of classes, LCC will no longer drop students who do not show up for class. If you do not drop yourself from the class, you could receive a failing grade on your transcript. Any students with questions or concerns should visit the StarZone or call (517) 483-1957.
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Success coaches assigned to all students By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor Starting this fall, LCC orientation will include meeting a success coach; a professional assigned to each student throughout his or her LCC career. According to LCC Academic Success Coach Director Carrie Gregg, LCC’s Board of Trustees finalized the amendment this summer. “Now we are introduced as a regular step in the admissions process,” Gregg said. “We’re step three, actually. Apply, log-in and your success coach will call you. Right from the get-go students are being introduced to their success coaches.” A team of 18 success coaches from LCC’s Academic Success Coaching staff is prepared to aid and streamline each students’ academic journey. “We help students navigate the higher education system because
we have a lot of resources here that students don’t even know,” Gregg said. “Our program is very comprehensive. When a student chooses LCC now, they’re choosing a team.” In years past, a success coach was either sought out by a student in need, or referred to a student by a professor worried about a student’s progress. According to Gregg, the research behind assigning success coaches is that students are much more likely to reach out to somebody that has a name and a face; rather than a nameless, faceless entity. “Students who answer the welcome call, we kind of just go through with them what some of the challenges might be,” Gregg said. “It’s a much more proactive model … We want to remove those barriers before they become barriers to their academic perfor-
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Tenaya Henderson (left), LCC student and support staff for the success coaches, explains the log-in process to current student Linda Yang.
mance.” No matter how a success coach is assigned, a coach will identify barriers in life and solutions are
developed. “If we’re working with a student and we know that they are struggling with writing, we’re go-
ing to guide them to the Writing Center to get that support,” Gregg said. “But it’s going to be much more of a warm handoff … “We’re not just going to say that we have a Writing Center that you should utilize, it’s going to be a connection with the Writing Center. We walk them over there, we introduce them to the staff. We help them make an appointment. We follow-up with them to see how it went.” The one-stop shop service assists students with study strategies, time management, self-awareness and campus engagement and resources. With a motto to contact anytime, “even if you’re not sure where to start,” a success coach can be reached by email at lcc-successteam@lcc.edu. Only weekday appointments are available; times vary. More info is available at https://internal. lcc.edu/aa/success_coaches/
A&S Building has small changes with big impact By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor While walking the halls of LCC’s main campus it’s easy to spot changes to classrooms, the cafeteria, and enhanced laboratories. But what about room numbers? The Arts & Sciences (A&S) Building was renumbered during May to make it easier to find classrooms and meeting spaces. “The plan to change the numbering system for the Gannon and A&S building stemmed from student, staff (and) facul-
ty feedback about the difficulties to locate classrooms, labs and department offices,” said Cynthia L. Olivarez Rooker, director of Auxiliary Services at LCC. The renumbering process in the A&S Building follows the Gannon Building renumbering, which took place in 2017. According to Rooker, the renumbering process helps ensure LCC’s campus is intuitive in design and easy to navigate. “The work (was) done by our Print Shop, ITS Department and other internal
employees,” Rooker said. “Each room (now has) a four-digit number. The first number denotes the floor of the room – 0 for the basement, 1 for first floor, and so on. The next three numbers progress from north to south through the building.” At the current time, there are no plans for remodeling other buildings on the main campus, Rooker said. As the campus is remodeled, the facilities will implement the new numbering format, she
added. “It’s a positive change because the room number system is logical and consistent throughout the buildings,” Rooker said. “For example, when students enter the Gannon building from either floor from the Gannon ramp, the numbers go up beginning with 1100, 1200, 1300 and 1400.” Updating campus printers, phones and all other technology is an ongoing process. For more information, contact LCC’s Help Desk at (517) 483-5221.
LCC student Howd earns Phi Theta Kappa scholarship Lansing Community College student internationally to receive the award. The Jon-Claude Howd was recently named a scholarship is named for its benefactors, 2018 Oberndorf Scholar by the Phi Rosemary and Lou Oberndorf. Theta Kappa Honor Society and Lou Oberndorf co-founded was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. METI, a world leader in medical The Oberndorf Lifeline to education technology whose prodCompletion Scholarship helps ucts are used in many community Phi Theta Kappa members overcolleges as well as in the world’s HOWD come unanticipated financial barleading medical schools. He is a riers preventing the completion member of the Phi Theta Kappa of their first college credential, associate Foundation’s Board of Trustees. degree or certificate. Up to 15 Oberndorf Lifeline to CompleHowd is one of eight students selected tion Scholarships are awarded annually,
with scholars selected in both the fall and spring each year. LCC President Brent Knight offered congratulations to Howd. “We are extremely proud of Jon-Claude and celebrate his achievement,” Knight said. “He is a shining example of the success that we want our students to experience. I am confident that his continued hard work and determination will take him wherever he wants to go in life.” In addition to his activities with Phi Theta Kappa, Howd is also a second-year
member of the Student Leadership Academy at LCC. Phi Theta Kappa is the premier honor society recognizing the academic achievement of students at associate degree-granting colleges and helping them to grow as scholars and leaders. The society is made up of more than 3.5 million members and nearly 1,300 chapters in 10 nations. Learn more at ptk.org. Story submitted by Marilyn D. Twine, director of public relations at Lansing Community College.
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K-pop a unique dance experience for all By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor If you see LCC students Tenaya Henderson, 18, and Linda Yang, 19, on campus, they’re most likely together. The two girls are not only best friends, but said they consider themselves fun, loud, driven students who want to inspire people with Korean pop (K-pop) dancing. “We’ve turned a vibe into a lifestyle,” Henderson said. “It started off as a fun slogan. We would ask people, ‘Hey how you vibin?’” and it just became our thing.” The duo passes out business cards around LCC’s campus that read, “Obsidian K-Dance.” It is a hobby they hope to not only turn into an LCC club, but also launch as a career. “We hope to in the future open a dance studio,” Yang said, “to spread our passion and love for our dancing and K-pop and spread it to people who also enjoy or want to get into it.” According to Henderson and Yang, they still need additional members before
they can establish an official LCC club. With the hopes of recruiting members and having fun, they recently visited downtown East Lansing to shoot a K-pop public dance challenge video. “We hope to do this in the future because we want more people to board the obsidian bus to join us in our dancing,” Henderson said. The pair’s video reached nearly 1,800 views in three days. It can be watched on their YouTube channel, “Obsidian K-Dance.” Both ladies hope to stay in the Lansing area after finishing college. They are currently looking to rent space in a Taekwondo studio to host dance classes to fund their future endeavors. “Number one, it’s a form of exercise … I feel like life is about moving around and like flowing (and) number two, bonding with people,” Yang said. “It’s a community, were all friends and we all work together. “And lastly, happiness, you have fun. Life is about having fun, at least in my opinion; to do it with people who also
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Linda Yang (left) and Tenaya Henderson are LCC students hoping to start an LCC Korean dance pop club in the near future.
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an K-Dance visit obsidian_kdance on Instagram or email them at obsidiankdance@gmail.com.
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French Club promotes language, culture By Islam Amir Staff Writer Do you enjoy meeting new people, and learning about culture and cuisine? Do you like breathtaking songs, cheese, pastries, art, literature or romance; or dream of eating croissants and drinking some champagne while reading poems? If you said yes to any of the above, the LCC French Club is the perfect group for you. “The French Club is a social setting where we build a community through promoting the French language and culture and, of course, appreciate diversity,” said Chance Timm, president of the French Club. Shalanda Baldwin, the club co-president, said two of the club’s goal this semester are to try to recruit members and take some local field trips. “The French club is a new, open experience to everyone and we are open to ideas,” Baldwin said. “Please come join us to make a decision on our big trip
to France. We will be watching movies, practicing the French language, learning French songs, discussing French news, music and, of course, the fancy French foods. “You do not have to speak French or be in a French class to join the French club.” Darcy Ebert, adviser of the French Club, said the group’s purpose is to offer students opportunities to learn about the francophone culture outside classrooms through social and service activities. “Here we try to create a sense of community for learning and practicing the French language with others who are also trying to learn the French culture and language,” Ebert said. Baldwin said she loves learning the French culture with other students and feeling the sense of belonging without any judgments. “My favorite part of the club is practicing and learning the culture with others who are also trying to learn as well,” she said. The club meets on the second Monday
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French Club members (from left) Vice President Shalanda Baldwin, President Chance Timm, Public Relations Director Sonali Santush, Adviser Darcy Ebert and Treasurer Zack Julson hold the French flag during a meeting Monday, Aug. 27.
of every month at 2:30 p.m. The next meeting is on Monday, Sept. 10; the location is to be announced. To become a member of the club or for
more information, send an email to Darcy Ebert at ebert1@lcc.edu or visit the club’s social media page at LCC French Club on Instagram.
Campus Commentary
A&E Editor Shauna Stocken recently asked LCC students, “What class are you most or least excited for and why?”
“I’m most excited for my figure drawing class. I just like to draw, and I think it will be fun.”
“Probably math (109) because I hate math.”
Riley Johnson, 20 anthropology major
Brayden Ostrander, 18 general associates
Quintas Nelson, 19 transfer studies
Keanah Hernandez, 18 sociology major
“That’s a hard one. I’m probably most excited for French because it’s a new language and, I mean, who looks forward to math? Not me.”
“I would say I’m most excited for my sociology class because I know the professor and she’s very nice and funny.”
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Busy spikers anticipate success in ‘18 By Maddie Toles Sports Writer The LCC volleyball team got off to a good start this season, securing wins in their first three matches. The streak ended with recent losses to Carl Sandburg College and Muskegon Community College Aug. 26 and 28. The schedule for the women started out busy, but sixth-year LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero said she is confident they will be able to finish strong. Last year’s team ended with a record of 16-18. Quintero said she is confident about the physical health of her team, stressing that this summer’s training schedule gave the women an idea of what to expect, and prepared their bodies for the rigors of the season. Returning to the team for their second seasons are Hannah Whiteman, Alayna Mantei, Erin Cooper, Silvia Strieff, Morgan Daily, Madison David and Mya Brooks. This year’s roster has a total of 13 players. Newcomers are Nicole Winter, Maya Ferland, Mackenzie Winger, Sophia Strieff,
Mollie Winger and Allison Couturier. Despite it being early in the season, Quintero said she is already seeing strong leadership from sophomores Whiteman and Silvia Strieff, as well as freshmen Sophia Strieff and Couturier. These women are also feeling confident about the season’s outlook, emphasizing the great team chemistry that is starting to develop. “These last couple games are not reflective of how we are going to finish the season at all,” Silvia Streiff said. “We are really strong this year and I think we will do a lot better, but we need to figure out how to mesh more.” Sophomore Hannah Whiteman had a similar opinion. “I think these last three games were a little bit of a reality check and I believe we are all willing to work harder,” Whiteman said. The team plays each opponent twice this season. Quintero said she hopes her team learns to control the pace of the matches. “It’s a very quick tempo and we need to make sure we’re executing what the tempo
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Top returning players for the LCC volleyball team for the 2018 season include (from left) Silvia Strieff, Allison Couturier and Hannah Whiteman.
is, not just going with the flow of what the other team sets,” Quintero said. “We need to set that standard.”
LCC’s next home game is Thursday, Sept. 6 in the Gannon Gym. Action starts at 6:30 p.m.
Lady harriers boast chemistry
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Men’s cross country runners (from left) Elliott Lipe, Dakota Dietz, Jack Youngblood, Jose Torres and Alan Baird warm up prior to a practice at Adado Riverfront Park, across from LCC, on Aug. 27.
Male runners look strong By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer New top recruits in 2018 are expected to push the LCC men’s cross country team forward, according to fifth-year coach James Robinson. The team competed at a high level and finished eighth in the nation last year. This year’s team has 14 members. Returning men from last year are Dakota Dietz, Elliott Lipe, Kyle Rummel, Jose Torres and Jack Youngblood. Youngblood is the top returning athlete, according to Robinson. New runner Brian Moore is expected
to be one of the top runners in the nation, Robinson said. Other newcomers include three of the best runners from the greater Lansing area, according to Robinson: Dylan Haviland from St. Johns, Chris Davis from Fowlerville and Devin Gibbs from Leslie. “(The men’s team) has good comradery,” Robinson said. “We’ll not only have fun, I think we’ll do really well.” Robinson said he believes his team can contend for a national title this season. The first meet of the season was scheduled for Friday, Aug. 31 at Olivet College.
By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer The LCC women’s cross country team is lacking returning athletes but has plenty of motivation and teamwork as the 2018 season begins. The Stars were national champs in 2015 and 2016. Last year the women’s team finished eighth nationally, and is hoping to continue the trend of being competitive at one of the highest levels. Returning runner Emma Distelrath from St. Clair is expected to lead the team, according to fifth-year Coach James Robin-
son said. Robinson said the squad has some new blood that will help improve the team. Claudia Baryo from Grand Ledge is a top runner, according to her high school times. Other rookies, including Anne Lyon from Holt and Jivan Esposito from East Lansing, are also expected to do well, Robinson said. The chemistry of the team should help fill in the gaps of experience the group lacks. “Whether we’re running easy or doing a hard workout, they’re together encouraging each other and pushing each other,” Robinson said of the team of 10 runners.
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Members of the LCC women’s cross country team workout in the hot sun at Riverfront Park Aug. 27.
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Volleyball freshman eager to impress
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The Lookout Advertising Manager Joe Strother recently chatted with LCC volleyball player Nicole Winter. Nicole is a freshman at LCC but was dual enrolled last year for her senior year of high school. She has played volleyball for eight years, including two club seasons. Her main position on the court is setter, but she can play any position on the court. Q. What athlete or person inspires you the most? A. “I’ve always admired Tim Tebow, not only for his athletic ability but for his character as well, both in and out of season. Humility, leadership, faith, reliability and hard work are traits I think he has modeled well, that one needs in order to be successful in a sport and in life.” Q. Why did you start playing volleyball? A. “Before I started playing volleyball at the age of 9, I often did it for fun with friends outdoors. I was more of a tomboy when I was younger, though,
NICOLE WINTER so I thought team volleyball was a ‘soft’ or ‘girly’ sport until some of my good friends began playing and I saw the skill it actually took, as well as how fun it looked. I’ve always been competitive and enjoyed sports, so I decided to just give it a try and it’s been my favorite ever since.” Q. What was your most embarrassing moment on the court?
A. “During an important match in high school, I believe in the state championship game, I received a pass close to the outside hitter. I wanted to give it to the outside hitter, but for some reason I completely forgot where I was on the court. Instead of setting it gently to her right in front of me, I did a normal outside set as if I were far away, pushing it so far out of the court that it hit the curtain dividing our court from another one, about a good four to five feet out of bounds. Everyone was so confused and reminded me of my “cannon set” afterwards. And while I was super embarrassed, I’m grateful it wasn’t game point and didn’t cost us the game ... though it could have!” Q. What is your most memorable moment playing volleyball? A. “We were at a tournament in one of the hottest gyms ever, with bad lighting and no seating for people. We had played hard all day and were very sweaty and tired, but we made it to the championship game against the hosting team. We had lost the first set and needed to win the next two to come out on
top. The score was 18-24, the other team only needed one more point to win. We called a time out, and right there decided we had come too far to lose. We went back out there, scored to get the ball and went on an eight-point run to win that set 26-24, and then went on to win the third one as well. That small gym erupted with noise. We played some of our best ever high school volleyball in some of the worst conditions. I’ll never forget it.” Q. What do you want to do after LCC? A. “I am currently working toward getting accepted into LCC’s Nursing Program with the long-term goal of becoming an Emergency Room or ICU Nurse.” Q. What are your hobbies outside of sports? A. “Outside of volleyball I love to travel and go to other countries on mission trips, play the piano and laugh a lot. I also enjoy working at Chick-fil-A, babysitting and drinking coffee. Hanging out with my big fam of nine siblings is always a good time, too.”
Two inducted into Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame By Larry Hook Lookout Adviser New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter and long-time Central Michigan University baseball coach Dave Keilitz were inducted into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 11. The ceremony took place at Cooley Law School Stadium in Lansing, home of both the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame and the Lansing Lugnuts. The presentation took place between the second and third innings of a game between the Lugnuts and the Bowling Green Hot Rods. Plaques honoring the new inductees were unveiled beyond the outfield area of the stadium in left-centerfield. Fred Heumann, sports anchor for WLNS channel 6 of Lansing, served as emcee for the ceremony. The Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame is in its fourth year of existence. The new members join the 14 others inducted since 2015: Jim Abbott, Bill Free-
han, Charlie Gehringer, Ernie Harwell, Al Kaline, Hal Newhouser, Alan Trammell, John Smoltz, Pat O’Keefe, Larry Tuttle, Kirk Gibson, Ty Cobb, the 2003-06 Homer High School baseball team and the 1959 Hamtramck Little League team. Derek Jeter was a slick fielding shortstop who amassed 3,465 hits in his 20 Major League seasons, all with the Yankees. He helped his team to five world championship. Before he became a Yankee, Jeter was the nationally recognized star of the Kalamazoo Central High School Maroons. Jeter, now the CEO of the Florida Marlins, was not present for the ceremony. Instead, he sent a video message that was viewed by the 8,023 fans in attendance for the game. “Not only did I start my baseball career in west Michigan – in Kalamazoo – but it also shaped who I am as a person,” Jeter said in his recorded message. “West Michigan will always be important to me
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Central Michigan University legend Dave Keilitz and his wife, Sue, stand next to Dave’s Hall of Fame plaque at Cooley Stadium on Aug. 11.
and my family. We always made an effort to give back to the community and we will continue to do so.” Dave Keilitz gave his time and energy to baseball and athletics at Central Michigan University for over 50 years. As a player, first baseman Keilitz set 17 CMU records and was named the Chippewas’
Most Valuable Player in 1964. He became the CMU head baseball coach in 1971, a position he held for 14 years. Not once during his tenure did his team finish with a losing record. He finished with a 456-203 win-loss record as the coach and won four Mid-American Conference championships. Keilitz served as CMU’s athletic director from 1984 to 1994. Then from 1994 through 2014 he served as the American Baseball Coaches Association executive director. Keilitz was present for the induction ceremony and spoke briefly to the crowd following the unveiling of his plaque. “I’d like to thank the Lugnuts and the selection committee for this great honor,” Keilitz said. “When you look at the previous recipients, it’s very humbling.” Biographies, accomplishments and photos of the inductees can be found on the Michigan Hall of Fame website at www.michiganbaseballhall.org.
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Arts and Entertainment
Astronaut Lousma to speak at LCC Join NASA astronaut Jack Lousma for an out of this world experience on Tuesday, Sept. 11 in Dart Auditorium. Lousma was part of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission and will be sharing his experiences with students and community members. To register for the free “Among the Stars” discussion, visit LCC’s main webpage at www.lcc.edu.
Crosstown Showdown is Sept. 4 Photo by Shauna Stocken
This Mexican Folk Dance by the Greater Lansing Ballet Company Apprentices was choreographed by Santos Gutierrez.
Dancers collaborate for festival By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor The DANCE Lansing Summer Festival was staged in LCC’s Dart Auditorium July 24 through 27 as the final event of LCC’s 2018 “Summer Stage Under the Stars” series. The free dance concert ran two hours and featured 26 dances by men and women from dance companies around the Lansing area. “In 2005, it started with a brainstorm,” said Joanne VandenBergh, president of the Lansing Happendance Board of Directors. “The idea was opened up to everyone, choreographing and dancers of all ages, it just came to be. It started off small and then just mushroomed into a wonderful, yearly event.” This year’s dance performances
kept the audience entertained with skits, dancers in pink tutus, cultural costumes, break dancing, and even dancers performing up the wall and in the stairways. Dancing in the festival for her first time was 19-year-old Audrey Spitzfaden, a current dancer at Happendance and a dance intern at LCC last year. “This gives people a chance to choreograph without having to be a professional, which is really awesome,” Spitzfaden said. Spitzfaden was featured in a duet during act one and choreographed a three-person dance for the second act on July 26. Returning to dance once again on stage in Dart Auditorium was Jennah
Gray, a dance teacher with Happendance and Dance Works of Michigan. “I'm always excited to be here,” Gray said. “This space is beautiful; there's lots of art and other pictures from past performances here. There's a really good energy. It’s one of my favorite places to dance.” According to VandenBergh, the dance festival is a partnership between many organizations. The two primary organizations are Happendance and LCC. “They (LCC) have the educational program at the upper level and a lot of our students feed into their dance major,” VandenBergh said. “And we also have a partnership where we have some interns that come from LCC, so it’s a reciprocal education.”
Are you a Michigan State University fan or a Lugnuts fan? See the Spartan baseball team as it battles the Lansing Lugnuts in the annual Crosstown Showdown. The game will be held at Cooley Law School Stadium at 505 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. Admission prices for the 7:05 p.m. game, Tuesday, Sept. 4. Come early for a chance to win prizes during entry. For more information go to www.lansinglugnuts.com.
See musical twist on a classic flick Fans of the 2003 comedy film “School of Rock” may enjoy the live rendition hosted at the Wharton Center in East Lansing. The musical is based on the film’s main character, Dewey Finn, a substitute teacher and rock star hopeful. The show times are still to be determined. The musical will be featured from Tuesday, Sept. 18 to Sunday, Sept. 23. Visit https://www.whartoncenter.com to purchase tickets or for more info.
‘The Lookout’ earns top honors
Shauna Stocken
This interpretative dance, called “The Fourth Member,” was choreographed by Liam Shaffer. Anna Faye Evanson, Jennah Quinn Gray and Jared Thompson are shown performing the dance in the Dart Auditorium aisles.
The Lookout, LCC’s student newspaper, was awarded first place in the Michigan College Press Association’s annual 2017 Better Newspaper Contest this past spring. The presentation took place during the Michigan Press Association’s 150th anniversary journalism conference at the Kellogg Center at Michigan State University. The award was for Division 3 college newspapers; those published less than weekly. The award is for the work by The Lookout staff during the 2016-17 school year.
9|A & E
Sept. 4 - 16, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout
reviews
‘Mamma Mia 2’ dives deeper into Donna By Sarah Barney Associate Editor Ten years after the original “Mamma Mia” movie, the franchise has been given a sequel, “Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again.” The movie, set five years after the first, recounts the youth of Donna (young Donna is played by Lily James; old Donna is played by Meryl Streep), who has since passed away. Donna graduates from Oxford University with her friends and begins traveling through Europe. There she
meets young Harry (Hugh Skinner), young Bill (Josh Dylan) and young Sam (Jeremy Irvine). Throughout the movie, Donna’s youthful romances become more sympathetic and her lovefor-life attitude is on full display. In the present day, Amanda Seyfried returns as a pregnant Sophie, who is preparing for the grand opening of the newly refurbished hotel in honor of her mother. Sophie spends the movie awaiting
her mother’s friends, hoping her two other fathers show up (her third father Sam, played by Pierce Brosnan, is already there), and arguing with her husband Sky (Dominic Cooper) over the next step in their lives. One thing fans will notice is that most of the big ABBA hits were already used in the first movie, which causes the film to resort to less memorable songs. However, hits like “Dancing Queen” make a reappearance.
One of the movie’s best assets is the appearance of Cher, who plays Donna’s mother Ruby. However, Cher doesn’t show up until later in the film. Overall, I enjoyed the movie and felt that watching it was a fun experience. However, I’m not sure why it was thought that the original film needed a sequel. With this sequel, and other recent sequels such as Incredibles 2, I’m left wondering what other hits will be brought back while writers avoid creating new, creative ideas for films.
Netflix series ‘Disenchantment’ funny, relatable By Nicole Cade Page Designer Matt Groening, the creator of Futurama and The Simpsons, is back with his newest cartoon, “Disenchantment,” on Netflix. It follows the adventures of Princess Tiabeanie Mariabeanie De La Rochambeaux Drunkowitz (or “Bean” for short), her elf friend Elfo, and her personal demon, Luci. Set in a medieval time period, Bean is the princess of Dreamland. But she is no ordinary princess. Bean is constantly drinking at the Flying Scepter Tavern. The bar is named
after the famous tantrums of her father (King Zog), who regularly tosses his scepters out of the castle and lands them in the tavern walls. Throwing crazy parties at the castle while her father is gone, Bean is running away from her responsibilities with the kingdom. Bean, Luci and Elfo find themselves on a new adventure every episode, such as returning to the secret land of the elves so Elfo can figure out his true identity. In another, Bean meets a group of thieves who convince her to rob the grave of her ancestors to steal their jewels.
‘Malala’ has voice of courage By Islam Amir Staff Writer Have you ever read a book that has a very big personal impact on your life? For me that book is, “I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World.” The book was published in 2014. To publish the book, American journalist Patricia McCormick, writer of realistic fiction for young readers, worked with Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani activist for girls’ education. This book pointed out the range of challenges girls around the world, especially Pakistani, face for education. Malala’s story is really motivating
to me. It is a book that addresses me in a way that propelled me to be an advocate for women’s education. This book has influenced me to acknowledge the freedom of speech, religion and education I have today. It was inspiring to see Malala stand up and encourage many girls who refrain from education due to taboos and cultural standards society holds against women. This young activist works us through what it is like to fight for human rights and live in fear at the same time. “I Am Malala” will influence readers to have faith in the intensity of one individual’s voice to make a change.
The trio is relatable and hilarious, with Luci the demon being sarcastic and straightforward, and Elfo being naive and dumb. The three rebels are running amok around the kingdom of Dreamland, but are all individually trying to figure out their destiny. Little does Bean know, her destiny is being altered by two evil sorcerers who are in fact trying to turn her evil. Meanwhile, her life is turned upside down when she learns a secret about her mother, who was poisoned and turned to stone when she was just a little girl. The show brings back favorite fa-
miliar voices such as John Dimaggio, Billy West and Tress MacNeille. New cast members include comedians Eric Andre and Abbi Jacobson, along with screenwriter Nat Faxon. The show is funny, heartwarming and sometimes downright stupid. The first season of “Disenchantment” is only 20 episodes, but leaves the viewer wanting more with an incredibly interesting cliffhanger. With many allusions to Futurama hinting that the two shows take place in the same universe, “Disenchantment” is anything but disenchanting.
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10|opinion
Sept. 4 - 16, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout — through ashlee’s eyes —
Final year at LCC brings new motivation After a much needed mental break from school, it feels good to be back on campus. I had a fun summer spent with my friends and family, but I definitely feel ready to get back to work. This will be my second year at LCC and The Lookout. I’m excited to be stepping into the role of editor in chief. As a journalism major, I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue gaining experience in my field. Regardless of which direction you choose to take your life, I believe goal setting is an important step in finding success. A new school year means you have a clean slate, which serves as a good opportunity to reassess your
Ashlee buhler editor in chief
buhlera@lcc.edu
goals. As a student, getting good grades is obviously a big priority. I take pride in the fact that I have been on the Dean’s List each semester of my college career so far — both at LCC and when I was at Baker College. I would love to continue this streak in my final year at
LCC. Finding the perfect balance between school, work and “me time” is an ongoing challenge. I have a tendency to overload myself with work; then I feel exhausted, physically and mentally, before the semester is even close to being over. In addition to working at The Lookout and taking classes, I work another part-time job and do freelance work for a newspaper in Fowlerville. I definitely have a lot on my plate during the school year, so this semester I’ve allowed myself to have one day during the week where I’m not tied down to anything (other than The Lookout for a few hours in the afternoon,
which I don’t mind.) The plan is to use this day to catch up on assignments or just relax. Lastly, as editor in chief of The Lookout my goal is to approach all my assignments with more confidence and to push myself to be the best that I can be. In May, The Lookout was awarded first place in the Michigan College Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. I think we have a very talented and passionate staff and would love to see all the hard work pay off with some awards this year as well. I’m looking forward to seeing what this year brings, and hope I can make this year a great one.
— sarah’s stance —
Associate editor anticipates busy fall semester This fall semester will be my third at LCC. Since I felt I was able to handle the first two just fine, I’ve decided to attempt a busier schedule. While last year I left my schedule decently open, this semester I’ve got pretty much every hour of my weekdays packed with responsibilities. I’m only taking three classes. However, I’m going to be stretching myself a bit thinner by taking on an extra job. In addition to my position at The Lookout, I’ll be working at the Secretary of
sarah barney ASSOCIATE editor
barneys2@lcc.edu
State office in Jackson in a student position. Due to where I live, a job in Jackson while attending LCC honestly isn’t
as crazy as it might sound. If all goes well, I’ll be able to really start saving money, which I wasn’t able to do last year. However, I know it definitely made it more challenging in scheduling classes. I even scheduled a 6 to 8 p.m. class, even though I promised myself I wouldn’t take one again. In addition, I won’t have the downtime in between classes that I had the last few semesters, which allowed me to work on homework or stories for
The Lookout. I always get anxious and overthink before situations that are new and different, so I’m hoping that once I get into a consistent schedule it won’t be as hectic as anticipated. No matter what, I’m committed above all else to my grades and The Lookout. Overall, I’m excited for the new semester and glad to be back writing for The Lookout. To my fellow students, good luck!
—stocken speaks—
Lost in time; now it’s time to savor the moments I’ve been losing time lately; a relatable concept I’ve been told. At first, it was days that would slide into the next one for me. Then weeks flew by without permission, leaving me to question where my summer vacation went? I spent the last few months preparing to move into a brand new home, which my fiancé remodeled from the ground up. I also passed two summer semester courses: Accounting 211 at LCC and another course through Ferris State University (FSU).
My relationship just marked three years. I have watched my (step) daughter finish preschool and pick out back-to-school clothes for the second grade. This year, however, I will explore new tactics to help me slow down the acceleration of time. I turned 27 years old on Aug. 27 – my golden birthday and what I anticipate to be my golden year. I’m looking forward to what hopefully will be my last year in college and, with that said, my last year on The Lookout staff.
Shauna Stocken A&E EDITOR
stockens@lcc.edu
LCC and The Lookout have both supported and educated me in life and in the field of academics. Both plucked me up after high school when being a writer was merely a hobby, and I was nervously attending col-
lege to earn an elementary education degree. I now have my associate degree from LCC, and I’m six courses away from graduating from FSU. With a bachelor's degree in business administration and a desire to write for the rest of my life, I’m not sure where life will take me? If I allow myself to slow down this year and adequately savor the moment, who knows all I will discover. I don’t want to look back on life and remember feeling stressed and rushed. Now is the time to savor the ending.
11|opinion
Sept. 4 - 16, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —
Journalism matters; we’re not the enemy In a time where the words “fake news” are seemingly everywhere, the importance of journalism today is often overshadowed. Conceivably the biggest critic of the media, President Donald Trump has worked hard to diminish the work of journalists around the country, even stating that they are the “enemies of the people.” Perhaps the real “fake news” is the assertion that journalists are bad people because they write things you do not agree with, and sometimes unveil uncomfortable truths. Just like with any job, there are
journalists who do not work with integrity. However, The Lookout staff believes this shouldn’t take away from the incredible work that thousands of journalists do perform. We believe journalists are not enemies; they play an important part in the community by keeping people informed on what is happening around them. Every community deserves a free press that will investigate, seek answers to questions, cover events and, more importantly, hold government officials accountable. It was the dedication and countless hours of investigating from a
few journalists at the Indy Star that helped expose Larry Nassar and the heinous sex crimes that took place at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. Curt Guyette, a reporter for ACLU of Michigan, was at the forefront of the investigation that shed light on the Flint water crisis. Walking from doorstep to doorstep to personally test the water of Flint residents, Guyette broke the news of the city’s flawed testing protocols. He was able to provide evidence that contradicted the city’s and state’s claims that the water was safe.
what did you do this PAST summer? — ashlee buhler
editor in Chief
sarah barney
Associate editor
shauna stocken
A&e editor
Joe Strother
islam amir
buhlera@lcc.edu
barneys2@lcc.edu
stockens@lcc.edu
strothej@lcc.edu
ad manager
staff writer
“Got a tattoo and went to Chicago”
“Went to New Orleans and on a cruise”
“Saw the Beach Boys and moved”
“Saw a Kendrick Lamar concert”
“Learned to cook different foods”
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Local journalists also highlight members of their communities; spreading love and hope with their stories on local athletes, rising entrepreneurs, and neighbors helping neighbors in a time of need. Without journalists, millions of these stories would go untold. The Lookout staff encourages people to support their local newspapers. The next time you read an interesting news story, share it with your friends, give the publication a follow on social media, or consider subscribing. It’s a small and simple way to show your support.
the lookout staff — Alex Gonzales
nicole cade
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lead paginator
“Went up north”
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hookl@lcc.edu
“Went to Electric Forest”
“Went to a Pirates game in Pittsburgh”
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larry hook
adviser
12|Last look
sept. 4 - 16, 2018 www.lcc.edu/lookout
INTERNS IN ACTION
Photos by Sarah Barney
Heidi Rickard performs at The Loft in Lansing. LCC interns helped Rickard with decorations and costumes for the show. At right is the outfit the students created for the concert.
LCC students assist pop STAR By Sarah Barney A&E Editor Playing cards and forest-themed decorations, such as pieces of wood and plants, adorned The Loft for pop singer Heidi Rickard’s album release party Saturday, Aug. 18. The decorations were the final portion of an internship for LCC fashion and design students Aaron Parker, Morgan Douglas and Leslie Dudley Wilson. Previously, the students had created outfits, as well as doing hair and makeup, for video clips featuring Rickard. Parker did most of the decorations for the night, as well as setting up before the event at The Loft, a popular concert venue on Michigan Avenue in downtown Lansing. “I got here at 11 to start setting up,” Parker said. “I’ve been working on (these decorations) for the last two weeks, off and on.” Parker’s involvement in the internship will be useful in a few different ways moving forward. “One of the classes I’m taking is going to build off of this,” Parker explained. “The class helps you organize and build your portfolio. I also gained a lot experience on how this works, the planning and the money budget.”
Rickard, a strong believer in collaboration, was happy to give the students the opportunity to work on the project. “Involving them was important to me because I have a strong passion to work with other artists,” Rickard said. “If I can help any people who are just getting started and they’re in school learning, I know people did that for me as I was starting, and I still need that. We all need each other.” Rickard also expressed her feelings on the job the students performed. “They have just exceeded what we thought,” Rickard said. “Each of them has such a bright future. They’re very professional, easy to work with and they listen to you, which is so important. They put their whole heart in.” Some of the videos featuring the students’ work is currently available on Rickard’s Instagram. The work will later be posted on YouTube. The album, “Lost in the Woods,” is available on most streaming websites. For more information on Rickard and future shows, visit heidirickard.com. For more information on LCC fashion programs, go to https://internal.lcc.edu/cma/ fashion/.