Volume 60, Issue 12 feb. 25 - march 10, 2019 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
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Turning the corner LCC will join nation to honor African Americans throughout history Page >>> 4
New Chief Diversity Officer Tonya Bailey brings fresh outlook Page >>> 7
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LCC sophomore Jaylynn Williams makes her move against Muskegon CC on Feb. 16. Williams leads the women’s team with an average of 19.4 points per game. Williams is featured in this week’s Athlete Spotlight on page 9.
Men’s basketball squad wins pair; looks forward to post-season action Page >>> 8
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Darwin Day provides insight to students LCC marks birthday of man who created evolutionary theory
By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer In 1809, a man who would change the world was born. Two hundred and 10 years later, LCC is one of the many colleges around the country to celebrate the Feb. 12 birthday of Charles Darwin, creator of the theory of evolution. For the past 10 years, LCC’s science department has honored Darwin and his efforts with activities for students to take part in, as well as serving food and drinks. This year, Darwin Day was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the Gannon Highway. “We enjoy that it is kind of a casual event,” faculty member Robin McGuire said. “Students can
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Faculty member Arthur Wohlwill explains brain evolution in animals during Darwin Day on Feb. 12.
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Students succeed in writing IN BRIEF By Ashlee Buhler Editor in Chief Every year during the fall semester, LCC students have the opportunity to submit their creative work to the annual Liberal Arts Network and Development (LAND) contest. The contest, which is judged by LCC faculty, gives students an outlet to express their emotions in a creative way. There are three categories in which students can submit their work: Short fiction, essay and poetry. Cash prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each category. Eight LCC students won awards during the 2018 contest. While none of them placed in the statewide portion of the contest, LCC competition coordinator Rosalie Petrouske said participating within the college is still a beneficial experience. “I think it’s important because we’re teaching students how to write and how to express themselves,” Petrouske said. “There’s something about being creative that actually helps you with other opportunities in life. “Self-expression helps most students to deal with challenges they face in their everyday life. It gives them that outlet.”
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Top finishers in the 2018 LAND contest recently gathered for this photo (l. to r.): Claire Garrett (firstplace essay), LCC LAND Writing Competition Coordinator Rosalie Petrouske, Barry Kanouff (thirdplace essay), Daniel Hogan (first-place fiction), Elliott Lowe (second-place fiction), Myles Jones (third-place poetry), Taylor Lumley (second-place poetry) and Robin Morales (first-place poetry and second-place essay). Not pictured is Cassandra Briseno (third-place essay).
LCC student Robin Morales, 19, placed second in the essay category with a paper titled “Trips to and From Havana.” In addition, her poem titled “Cuba” won first place in the poetry category. Morales said she wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase her writing talents, but was also curious to know the opinions of the English professors who judged the contest. “It was a surprising, indescribable feeling to receive the phone call telling me of my placings,” Morales said. “To cre-
ate something and be told by professors that what I did was special, relative to thousands of others, was frankly a dream come true and a really great boost to my ambitions to pursue publication. “I almost cried, honestly. It was my first major writing contest I entered, so it means a lot.” Information for the 2019 LCC LAND contest will be announced at a later date. For more information on the statewide LAND contest, visit https://landconferencemi.com/creative-writing-competition.
LCC hosts women’s business seminar By Maddie Toles Sports Editor LCC will host the Michigan Women Forward’s “Woman Up & Learn” session on Friday, March 8. One of the leaders of this event, Elly Drain, offered information for students interested in the event. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Can you sum up what this event is really about? “Woman Up & Learn is an educational summit focused on helping entrepreneurs find success in starting or growing their business.” What types of opportunities do you have planned for the event? “Michigan Women Forward (MWF) provides entrepreneurs with collaborative opportunities to determine what resources will best assist them in starting and growing their business. … Attendees will have the opportunity to network with one another and talk to vendors and exhibitors
who have resources for entrepreneurs. They’ll also hear from keynote speaker Candice Simons, CEO of Detroit-based Brooklyn Outdoor, LLC, on how she turned a simple idea into one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing and most inspiring companies of 2018.” What does your organization stand for? “Michigan Women Forward’s mission is to accelerate Michigan’s progress by advancing equality and opportunity for women and girls. We envision a Michigan where women are recognized leaders who thrive, contribute and uplift the state’s future. What do you want people (women in particular ) to take away from this event? “It’s so important for entrepreneurs to have a support system to help them succeed. We want women to take away knowledge, a new
network, and much needed resources to help them start or grow their business. It is also important for our attendees to know that the education summit is just one part of our Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs pillar. We offer funding resources to start and grow successful businesses, including microloans, pitch competitions and investments.” What job do you do at MWF? “I’m a program manager, but really I do a bit of everything – event planning and execution, fundraising, program management for entrepreneurship and youth, and representing MWF to the community.” What do you want people to know about this event? “We have some dynamic speakers coming to present who can really assist our entrepreneurs and guide them in their journey. I’m really excited to hear from them, and I’m not even an entrepreneur!”
Students interested in attending Grand Valley State University will have an opportunity to visit the campus and take a tour on Friday, March 22. The free tour of the main campus will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Staff from the admissions, financial aid and housing offices will be available to answer questions. Lunch will be provided. Students are expected to meet in the Student Life office (GB room 2202) at 8 a.m. for an 8:30 a.m. departure. For more information or to sign up for the trip, visit the Student Life office.
West Campus hosts job presentations For the duration of the spring semester, LCC’s west campus will be hosting a series of free job-preparation sessions. Topics covered will include resume basics, interview skills, mock interviews and using LCC’s online job board. The next session will be a resume basics presentation on Monday, March 4 from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in room U227 (west campus). Each session is expected to last 45 minutes. RSVP’s are not required, but appreciated. To RSVP, email Wyn Wilson at wilsonjw@lcc.edu. For the full list of sessions, visit http:// lafayette.lcc.edu/student-news/2019/01/24/ plan-to-apply-for-a-job-now-or-anytimein-the-next-20-years.
Graduation application deadline near Students who plan to graduate this spring with a degree or certificate need to fill out a graduation application before Friday, March 15. Graduation will be held Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Breslin Center. For additional information, visit https://internal.lcc.edu/registrar/graduation.
LAFCU offers $5,000 in scholarships Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Write to Educate essay contest. LAFCU will award $2,500 to two high school seniors. The entry deadline is March 31. Applications are available at www. lafcu.com/lafcumyway.
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Unveiling of Malcolm X painting to kick off year-long celebration By Ashlee Buhler Editor in Chief With the celebration of Black History Month in full swing, LCC will continue the recognition by joining a national act that was signed into law last year. The purpose of the act is to carry out activities across the country that commemorate four centuries of African American history. “LCC has joined the national initiative with a goal centered on creating awareness and showcasing the achievements and contributions of Af-
rican Americans in this country,” said LCC Public Relations Director Marilyn Twine. “Our theme of ‘Commemorate, Educate and Celebrate’ says it all.” Through a series of events over the course of 2019, the college will highlight the many ways African Americans are interwoven into the legacy and history of this nation. The kickoff event for the commemoration will be the unveiling of a Malcolm X oil painting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. The painting will be located on the second floor of the
Gannon Building, just outside the StarZone. “The painting is oil on canvas and was exclusively commissioned for LCC,” Twine said. “The artist, Joshua Risner, is currently the Michigan State Capitol artist in residence, and has won numerous awards for his oil paintings and drawings.” LCC President Brent Knight will speak during the kickoff event, as will State Rep. Sarah Anthony. Live music, dance performances and refreshments will also be available.
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Two more events are slated for the spring semester. The History Makers Luncheon and Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, March 15 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Gannon Building’s Michigan Room. The MLK Day of Service, a volunteer event, will be Friday, April 12, starting with a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. For more information or to RVSP for an event, visit https://lcc.edu/services/ community-campus-resources/events/ 400years.
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New faculty enjoys sharing experience By Sarah Barney Associate Editor New arts instructor Doug Borton isn’t just bringing a passion for design to his classes at LCC, he also brings an impressive amount of experience. Borton has earned a master’s degree in communication from Western Michigan University, as well as a bachelor’s of fine arts from Kendall College of Art & Design. He has also gained a lot of experience freelancing for about 15 years, usually while teaching classes at the same time. “I believe it is important to continue working in the field I teach in so I can relate modern industry practices to the students,” Borton explained. In addition, Borton has also lent his talents to charitable donations such as Brushes with Benefits, a company that hosts painting events with a portion of the ticket price going to the hosting charity. Kellogg Corp., Everstream, the State of Michigan and even clients abroad in Australia are just some of the companies for which Borton has contracted website designs. For his classes at LCC, Borton has even creat-
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Doug Borton teaches art, design and multimedia classes at Lansing Community College.
ed a website for his students to access content. Borton said because he has instructed at numerous colleges that all have their own learning management tools, it was easier for him to make his own website, rather than constantly re-learning new programs. While Borton likes the functionality that his website has, he is currently in the process of migrating the content over to D2L for next fall. Borton said he became a teacher because his enjoyed sharing what he learned in the field, as well as the reward of having students find success in their careers. “There is a lot to like about teaching, but one notable attribute is that all the courses you teach are unique,” Borton said. “You have the opportunity to continually learn and improve individually to stay on top of all that is current in the field.” During the spring 2019 semester, Borton is teaching classes in design, Adobe Photoshop and web design. Students can keep an eye out for art, design and multimedia classes taught by Borton in the upcoming semesters.
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Cash prizes offered to top female artists By Sejin Lee Freelance Writer The Women in Art Series is looking for talented women artists. Winners will be awarded $500 each and will have an opportunity to exhibit their work at the LCC Library in April and May. The award is open to female students enrolled at LCC during the fall 2018 and/or spring 2019 semester(s) in one of the art, design or photography courses. One submission is allowed per student and must be the original work of the entrant. Collections of up to four images are accepted as one submission and are encouraged to have a visual cohesiveness as a unified exhibit. Each entry is not limited to one form of media. Entries can include prints, drawings, digital drawings, textiles, mixed media and sculptures. In addition, an artist statement is
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This entry, “Clock Bubble 2,” which was created by Alyssa Schultz, is typical of the work submitted for the annual LCC Women in Art Series.
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needed, which expresses the student’s interest or inspiration for the work and why the student chose the medium. The statement should express what makes the work unique, and should be 300 to 500 words in length. The Women in Art Series entered its fifth year in 2019. It is run by the Women’s History Collective, and funded by LCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, according to Ana Woehr, a coordinator and one of the jurors of the series. The mission of the Women in Art Series is to recognize, support and encourage women in art, a field that has been traditionally underrepresented in the art world. The award typically is given to two women artists annually. Last year, three women artists were awarded and 12 pieces of art work were successfully placed on exhibit. For more information, please send an email to woehra@lcc.edu.
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Environmental Club tackles community issues By Islam Amir Staff Writer Student seeking to bring awareness to environmental issues such as air pollution, water pollution, environmental degradations and global warming have an outlet at LCC. The college’s Environmental Club meets every other Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in A&S room 3202. The mission of the club is to educate students and fellow citizens about the significance of the natural occurrences in the environments and how to live an eco-friendlier lifestyle, according to Shane Adams, president of the club. “We are working to elevate the consciousness of our community toward more earth-friendly practices and policies that can benefit LCC and the environment as a whole,” Adams said. “The club also provides members with volunteer opportunities such as exposing them to the realities of environmental incidences and other topics that contribute more to the community.” Adams explained what future plans the
club has envisioned this semester. “We are having an Earth Day walk on Monday, April 22,” Adams said. “We are also planning on volunteering in our local communities. Raina Zwokinski, vice president of the club, spoke about why she joined, and what she is hoping to gain from the club. “I had always been passionate about environmentalism and I had noticed that LCC was lacking in environmentally-minded organizations,” Zwokinski said. “I wanted to find like-minded people who cared as much as I did about our local environment. “I am also hoping to meet new people from different backgrounds and with different interests, to become more aware of local environmental issues and efforts. It’s difficult to know how to help when you don’t know who your allies are.” To become a member of the club, or for more information, email President Shane Adams at adamss33@mail. lcc.edu or visit the club’s Facebook or Instagram page (LCC Environmental Club).
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LCC Environmental Club members include (l. to r.) Robin Morales, Vice President Raina Zwolinski and President Shane Adams.
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New diversity officer brings fresh ideas By Sarah Barney Associate Editor During the 2018 fall semester, LCC welcomed a new chief diversity officer, Tonya Bailey. Bailey is no newcomer with working for a college. Prior to working at LCC, Bailey worked for both Michigan State University (MSU) and University of Michigan-Flint (UofMF). At MSU, Bailey served at the director of student success, where she focused on supporting student initiatives. Previous to that, Bailey spent 18 years at UofMF gaining expertise in program development and design, academic advising, coaching and career development services. Bailey now leads the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at LCC. Her job is to provide resources that nurture awareness, and to empower students with the tools and knowledge to create a more inclusive campus. Since joining the staff at LCC, Bailey has earned high praise from those around her, including LCC President Brent Knight. “Tonya has taken the college by storm,” Knight said.
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Tonya Bailey started as LCC’s new chief diversity officer in September.
“Her fresh approach, warm personality and ability to connect with others makes her a natural fit for the role of chief diversity officer.” As chief diversity officer, Bailey started the “On and Poppin’” conversation series in order to better interact with students. During the hour-long sessions, popcorn was provided and students were able to discuss challenges and opportunities to advance diversity and inclusion. “(She) is a force to be reckoned with and brings a power-packed personality of grace, strength and acceptance,” LCC Trustee Angela Mathews said. Bailey holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Evansville and a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. Bailey’s academic accomplishments do not stop there. In addition, Bailey will also complete her Ph.D. in educational leadership from Central Michigan University. Bailey is currently co-chairing LCC’s participation in the national “400 Years of African-American History Commission Act.”
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The Photo Editor for The Lookout, Brynne Luter, asked LCC students:
What are your plans for spring break?
Kennedy Manns, 19, Journalism
Naseem Thompson, 19, Sociology
Robin Cupples, 25, Transfer Studies
“I’m going to Chicago for three days. I’m going indoor skydiving. I’m going shopping and I might go to a concert.”
“I’m taking (my girl) to Miami. We’re going to have a lot of fun. We’re going to go to the beach; maybe to a couple parties – hopefully spend a lot of time with each other.”
“I’m not doing much. I'm working. I’m probably going to be doing homework and preparing for Shuto Con.”
Rebekah Hartges, 19, Nursing “I am going to Tennessee for spring break. I’m looking forward to spending time with my family. My grandpa and I like to go to Dairy Queen. … My grandma is a super, super good cook, so I’m excited to eat some of her food. My aunt and uncle and I like to watch fun movies.”
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Sophomores lead women to pair of wins By Maddie Toles Sports Editor The LCC women’s basketball team is ending its season strong, with two recent wins added to their record. The Stars defeated Kellogg Community College 81-76 on Monday, Feb. 18 at KCC. Sophomores Jaylynn Williams and Jessica Taylor led LCC in scoring, with 29 and 25 points, respectively. In the most recent game, on Wednesday, Feb. 20, LCC defeated Glen Oaks Community College, 8165. Taylor led the Stars with 26 points. Williams and Jacqulyn Kolnitys added 21 and 20. These games put LCC’s MCCAA conference record at 4-11, and overall record at 8-18. The sophomores on the team have continued to lead throughout the season; Kolnitys being one example. “Being a sophomore and a leader comes with responsibility,” Kolnitys said about the sophomores’ contributions. “The girls that were new this year looked up to all the sophomores. We have experience at this level and
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Sophomore guard Jessica Taylor (24) plays tight defense against Muskegon CC on Feb. 16.
know what needs to be done.” LCC Head Coach Layne Ingram has detailed some of the difficulties the women have faced throughout the season, including losses from in-
jury and tough competition. These last few games have been a turnaround for the women, and Ingram said they are pushing hard for the rest of the season.
“I think things are coming together for the players,” Ingram said. “But I wish it would have happened sooner. They are realizing the season is almost over and you don’t want to have any regrets. They are coming to practice to work, especially the sophomores.” Kolnitys, Taylor and Williams have remained the top scorers for the majority of the season, and Ingram has acknowledged their hard work throughout. “For the future we have to know what we are capable of,” Kolnitys said. “Everyone has strengths on this team in which they are all different. As teammates, we need to know how to bring out those strengths in each other. When that happens, you’ll know.” The Stars were scheduled to play Saturday, Feb. 23 in the Gannon Gym against Lake Michigan College. The next home game will be the last game of the season and is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 27 in the Gannon Gym. The game against Kellogg Community College will start at 5:30 p.m.
Gildo, men’s hoop post strong win over Glen Oaks By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer There was a point this season where fans of the LCC men’s basketball team could have given up hope. And no one would have blamed them. The Stars were 3-7 and did not look anything like the team fans expected to see this season. Now everything has shifted. After the 88-79 overtime win against Glen Oaks on Feb. 20, LCC has won 10 of the last 15 games. Sophomore Emmanuel Gildo led the Stars in scoring and rebounding with a 28-point, 13-rebound double-double. Fellow sophomore Kaleb Barrett chipped in 14 points, including a trio of three-pointers against the Vikings. Gildo said the formula to success for the Stars is simple. “We really need to listen to our coach and run our stuff,” Gildo said. “(We need to run) the same (plays) we were (running) in our winning streak
and just keep building from it.” Head Coach Mike Ingram said he saw things he could change, but chose not to before losses to Jackson College and Kellogg CC in early February. “I’m a little disappointed we didn’t show up to play against Jackson and Kellogg,” Ingram said. “I kind of blame myself for that because I seen the adjustments that I should have made. (I) didn’t do it. (I) did it last night against Glen Oaks. “It ignited the guys. We went into a trapping defense. I thought about it in the other games but didn’t know if the guys could do it.” With only a few games left before the postseason, the Stars seem primed and ready for the competition. Ingram said he feels the same. “I think we’ve been playing well enough to win the league, but I think we stand a good chance at taking the region (in the postseason),” Ingram said. “The guys … are playing hard, practicing hard. They’re competing.”
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Stars (from left) Tevin Ali, Brandon Suttles, Donquall Jackson and Kaleb Barrett fight for a rebound.
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Baseball Coach Drew Huard resigns By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer Weeks before the 2019 season starts, LCC baseball head coach Drew Huard resigned, as of Feb. 8. LCC’s Director of Public Relations Marilyn Twine gave The Lookout this statement regarding Huard’s resignation: “Mr. Huard had great success while at LCC and we wish him well. We are committed to ensuring an uninterrupted execution of our winning baseball program.” For all who have followed the LCC baseball program since Huard took over, this may come as a huge surprise. The resignation follows two years of major success as the Stars’ head coach. In 2017, Huard led the team to a 41-17 record and an ap-
pearance in the NJCAA World Series semifinal. That was followed by a 40-12 season and a trip to the NJCAA Region XII District I Quarterfinal in 2018. The timing of the resignation, at the very least, seems interesting. Put that alongside Huard’s since-deleted Twitter post shortly after the news broke and it raises some eyebrows. “I was unexpectedly forced to resign my position as head coach at Lansing Community College on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019,” Huard tweeted. “I am completely devastated by this due to the impact it will have on the 40 student-athletes on the team, coaching staff, the student-athletes’ families, and my family. I am taking every available step to reverse this unjustified outcome so I can continue coaching my team
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during the 2019 season.” Huard’s “forced to resign” comment seems to contradict LCC’s statement. Twine and Athletic Director Greg Mallek declined to comment on the controversy besides stating that Huard resigned. Mallek said the 2019 season will continue as planned with
the first game on March 3, even without an official head coach as of Feb. 21. “Right now, what we have set up is for all of our assistants to come back (for the season),” Mallek said. “Moving forward, we will be looking for a permanent head coach.” The assistants are Paul Davison, Kyle Peters, Mike Franco and Jared Helmic. “They’ve already communicated to me, at least a couple of those coaches, that they’re doing it this year for the kids, to help them get through the season as seamlessly as possible,” Mallek said. “Then they will be stepping away at the end of the season.” Outside of the coaching situation, the immense confidence in the baseball team doing well in 2019 is still there. Mallek
said he expects great things out of the No. 20 ranked Stars this season. “We’re going to be competitive,” Mallek said. “We’re going to be really, really good. Coming into the season, with the recruiting that was done by the staff, we have high expectations. We had several kids already sign letters of intent with four-year schools in the early signing period (last) November. “Michigan State, Ball State, Louisiana Lafayette (who are) all major Division I institutions … we have a lot of talent. From what I have got to hear from our coaching staff, our pitching depth is really good. We’ve got one of our top hitters, (sophomore catcher) Alex Strickland coming back.”
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Star Jaylynn Williams discusses her hoop dreams The Lookout Sports Editor Maddie Toles recently spoke with guard Jaylynn Williams from the LCC women’s basketball team. The sophomore, who leads the Stars in scoring with 19.4 points per game, is from Ionia. When and why did you start playing basketball? “I started playing around 5 years old and my dad introduced me to the game. I didn’t have an interest in playing basketball at first. I was in cheer-
leading.” What do you like most about playing basketball? “What I like most about basketball is the competitive nature.” What’s your favorite memory from playing basketball? “My favorite memory is scoring 1,000 points in my high school career.” Do you have any basketball role models you look up to? “Well I love (Golden State Warriors guard) Stephen Curry, even though I
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can’t really shoot like him. I also look up to my dad.” What are you working on the most in your basketball game? “I would say my dribbling and making my shots more consistent and overall being a better leader for my team.” What are your plans after LCC? “Honestly I have no clue. But I do plan on transferring from LCC and hopefully getting the chance to still play basketball.”
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Jazz up your Friday night fun IN BRIEF By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor Jazz music is an essential aspect of American culture celebrated at LCC both in the classroom and with the community. Together, LCC performing art students and noncredit community education learners will perform in a Jazz Ensemble concert, Friday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. “I think jazz allows people to come together, especially back in the day,” said LCC Jazz Ensemble student Jonathan Moreau, 19. Moreau is a music education major who plays the bass trombone. “African Americans and whites started playing together technically before they were allowed,” Moreau said. “I think that’s very cool.” The free spring concert is the Jazz Ensemble’s first departmental event in Dart Auditorium this semester. According to Director Jonathan Gewirtz, his course is made up of LCC students, community members and high school students. “It is a really good mix of people with experience and people trying to gain experience,” Gewirtz said. “Most of the members have had some experience playing in a jazz band already, but there are a few who are new to playing jazz.”
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The LCC Jazz Ensemble tunes up for the annual concert, set for March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Dart Auditorium.
Gewirtz, who has been teaching at LCC for the past 19 years, said he always looks forward to a new semester and listening to his students on stage. "Performing is a part of being a musician," Gewirtz said. "By experiencing the act of performing music in front of a live audience, the students gain confidence in themselves as a musician and as an individual." Gewirtz shared how the concert is a reflection of seven weeks of hard work, both in the classroom and individual practice. “Turnout has been great for jazz band concerts,” Gewirtz said. “The Lansing area is very supportive of jazz, and the LCC Jazz
Band has been producing quality jazz music for a number of years.” Moreau said he encourages all those interested in learning and performing jazz music to join a future class. He said all people need to be successful is experience reading sheet music. “It’s a good experience for anyone to get to play with people on their level and it’s fun; it’s something to do,” Moreau said. “I love performing live; our concerts super pump me up.” Visit the LCC website, https://internal.lcc. edu/cma/events/ for a complete list of upcoming LCC performing art productions.
Cedar Street Art Collective open to all By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor For over 40 years, Dicker and Deal was located at 1701 S. Cedar St. in Lansing. The location is now home to The Cedar Street Art Collective (CSAC). Over the past two years, local artists have renovated the space into a gallery, with the mission of allowing community involvement for all skill levels and budgets. “What we’re trying to do is offer affordable classes for fine arts that aren’t available elsewhere,” said artist and CSAC Creative Director Andrew Sandstedt. “You could take a drawing class at LCC, but it might be a whole semester.” Sandstedt said the goal for the CSAC is to create a space for post-high school aged guests to learn in an inclusive environment. “I’m in the mindset that art is a great unifier. It brings people from all different religions and political affiliations together,” Sandstedt said. “I don’t want it to just be another building ... I want people who love art to be able to come in explore, learn, have fun and buy a piece of art.”
The CSAC is currently designing summer programs. In the meantime, classes are offered in watercolors, life drawing, pottery, painting and more. “We have a drop-in art night that’s free, and then we have a lot of classes that range from suggested donations to $10 for our events, like the life-drawing class.” Lansing resident Jennifer Grey visited the CSAC with her friend Vanessa and her dog for the life-drawing class, which occurs every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. “It’s a very relaxed environment, even though it’s an intimate thing when you’re drawing nude (models),” Grey said. “But it’s never awkward; it’s more clinical for the artist,” Grey said. “I was able to start coming when I was between jobs, even. It’s only $10 a night to be here, which is really affordable for a nude modeling class; that’s really nice. No matter what kind of art you do, it’s a really good experience and practice to have.” According to Sandstedt, the CSAC is unique in terms of financing. The revenue from paid classes goes back into supporting community-based art nights, further
Fenner Nature Center will hold the 45th annual Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy Michigan’s cultural history while exploring the outdoors. Learn and taste how sweet treats are made from sap. Numerous free activities are scheduled for the entire family, including fun and educational demonstrations. Join the festival early for breakfast. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat feast cost $8 and includes pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and, of course, fresh maple syrup. Fenner Nature Center is located at 2020 E Mount Hope Ave. in Lansing.
‘Fight Girl Battle World’ in REO Ixion Theatre is on a mission to build and strengthen the community through storytelling. The ensemble will present the production, “Fight Girl Battle World” on four different dates in March at Lansing’s REO Town Robin Theatre. “Fight Girl Battle World” by Qui Nguyen tells the story of the last human female and her crew as they attempt to find the last human male. The recurring event starts at 8 p.m. on March 16 and 23 and at 2 p.m. on March 17 and 24. Purchase tickets at the Robin Theatre, located at 1105 South Washington Ave., for $15.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss birthday with race
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The Cedar Street Art Collective is at 1701 S. Cedar St.
explaining how guests will not be turned away for lack of funds or art supplies. “My goal is to have eventually three or four nights a week where there’s always going to be a class here,” Sandstedt said. While the website is finalized, visit Facebook for a full list of art and dance classes.
Celebrate “Read Across America Day” and Dr. Seuss’s birthday, both on Saturday, March 2. The online workout site, “Moon Joggers,” has scheduled the “Race to Rhyme Ville 5K-10K” Lansing as a virtual race that donates to charity. Connect with other runners online and give back to public schools in need with a 15 percent donation from each registration fee. Each runner can choose his or her school of choice to donate to, location for the run, and date within March to complete the race. March 2 is encouraged. Medals will be awarded to all who participate, limited official T-shirts and hoodies are available. Registration cost $20; tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/.
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Rape culture debated in LCC production By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor In the current digital age, photos and videos can go viral on the internet within mere seconds. In LCC’s production of “Student Body,” a group of 10 college students debate the consequences of reporting an alleged rape for all those involved. “This is a critical topic, especially in the campus climate right now, and in the nation in general,” said MSU student Grace Koepele, 20. Koepele attended the second production of “Student Body” on Feb. 16. In “Student Body,” a camera circling a house party is found days later. The camera had captured keg stands, dancing, selfies and the sexual assault of a fellow student. “It definitely worries me that I can understand how the characters became less inclined to report what they were aware of as they learned that it implicates them as well,” Koepele said. “It’s a problem that many people could come across.” The approximately hour-and-a-half play was staged in Dart Auditorium Feb. 15-16 and Feb. 22-24. As the debate to ignore the assault raged
on, the characters shared stories of life-altering rumors and previous sexual and physical attacks. “At first it was hard figuring out the character,” said second-year LCC student Maria McCarthy, 20, who played the drunken role of Natalie. “Once I figured her out, it was easier.” McCarthy’s character not only stumbled on stage, flask in hand, but described a violent sexual assault Natalie faced while walking home from a bar on campus. “I am hoping that people (the audience) will leave more aware and start thinking about things,” McCarthy said. “So if they do get into that situation or anything like it, they will be more mentally prepared to deal with it.” After a unanimous vote, the evidence was destroyed, and a vow of silence was sworn by cast members. “My first instinct is to go to the police,” said Koepele. “I also understand the justice system revolving around these types of issues is very complicated, and not always as efficient as it should be.” If faced with domestic violence, dating abuse, safety concern or a complaint against
Photo by Shauna Stocken
In a scene from LCC’s “Student Body,” a group of college students find themselves locked in limbo as they debate whether or not they should report a sexual assault to the police.
a student, LCC Police and Public Safety can help by contacting (517) 483-1800. The next LCC production is “Pageant Play,” Friday and Saturday, March 29-30
and 5-6 at 8 p.m. There will be a Sunday show on Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. The production will be in the Black Box Theatre in LCC’s Gannon Building.
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New flick, ‘The Upside,’ has a lot of downs nects together, “The Upside” fails in this regard. It is like putting a fart joke in Schindler’s list; it just doesn’t work. The most compelling piece of the story is the characters’ growth. Their external environment stays fairly static as Hart’s character Dell moves away from crime in order to keep seeing his son. Cranston’s character, Philip, remains a paraplegic rich man. He learns how to open up with emotions. This leads to the best scene of the movie, during which Dell breaks priceless art to let Philip have an outlet for his anger. The movie is OK to watch, but leaves the audience feeling unsatisfied. It’s a light snack of entertainment, not a hearty meal. Save your money and see it when it comes out on Netflix.
By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer A new movie about a paraplegic rich man, played by Bryan Cranston, and his ex-prisoner caregiver, played by Kevin Hart, gives lots of opportunity for interest. Sadly, however, “The Upside” fell flat. While “The Upside” has some interest and is somewhat entertaining during the theater experience, it leaves no lasting impression. Some dark jokes here and there, which involve the dark state of both men’s situations, keep the tone light. This is both a plus and a minus, as it sometimes becomes hard to feel a deep connection to the characters. The plot of the movie and the tone have such dissonance. It is too funny for how tragic the storylines are. While some movies pull these discon-
Blondie’s Barn in Haslett boasts best area coffee By Sarah Barney Associate Editor Recently, when my sister and I were looking for a good place for a brunch, we came across Blondie’s Barn at 5640 Marsh Road in Haslett. The restaurant is appropriately housed inside a red barn-like building. Inside there are tons of homey decorations, such as quilts and farmland paintings. Our booth was clean when we were seated, although the seats had a little wear on them. My sister and I both ordered from
Blondie’s Dutch menu. The menu includes various options, from savory to sweet. All are served on a large Dutch pancake for $8.99. I was highly tempted to try the “Hot Apple,” topped with hot cinnamon apples and whipped cream, or the “Peaches & Cream,” topped with peaches and whipped cream. However, we both ended up opting for the “Jolly Good.” This included asparagus, spinach, green peppers, mushrooms (I ordered without), tomatoes, potatoes, cheese and eggs (I had mine scrambled).
In addition, we decided to order from the coffee bar. The place had a good variety of flavors, and the two we tried were both delicious. This was easily the best coffee I have tried. I got the “Raspberry Truffle,” which was raspberry and chocolate flavored. My sister got the “Grasshopper,” which had chocolate and mint flavor. A short costs $3.30 and a tall costs $3.77, so it’s worth it to pay the extra 47 cents. When our meal arrived, the pancake was huge and the toppings
looked fresh and smelled amazing. I wasn’t sure how everything would taste together, but it was really yummy and hearty. I was only able to finish about half of the food on my plate. I took the leftovers home. I would recommend reheating your leftovers within a day or two, at least if you get something with potatoes on it, as mine didn’t reheat very well. Overall, I really enjoyed the food and coffee at Blondie’s. I look forward to going back and trying out more of the menu options.
Musgraves’ Grammy winner truly a ‘Golden Hour’ By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer After hearing the Grammy award-winning album of the year, I was a little shocked. “Golden Hour” by Kacey Musgraves won over much bigger names like Drake, Post Malone, Janelle Monáe and Cardi B. With the most popular genre now being a mix of rap and R&B, to see a country album prevail was the most surprising part.
But all of my shock and surprise came before The Lookout staff challenged me to listen the album. Now, my eyes are open. Now I can see the light peeking over the horizon; the golden hour, if you will. Musgraves’ voice echoes through each track of the 46-minute long album. She somehow creates a melody that combines elements of pop, soul and country. “Golden Hour” explores different facets of Musgraves life, while it is mostly the
romantic side. It opens with the track “Slow Burn,” the title of which is a great description for the album itself. “Golden Hour” sounds like it would be great background music. Like something you would hear from a band in a bar that is pleasing to the ear, but would not need your full attention. Yet while I was doing other things with this album on, I found myself getting distracted by the sound of Musgraves’ voice as well as the actual message of
each song. The lyrics are relatable for most people, in love or in life, and are worth tuning in to. “Golden Hour” is akin to a candle that, for some reason, demands to be watched slowly burn. My favorite songs include the near-minute long, “Mother,” “Love Is a Wild Thing” and “High Horse.” There are not many more words to be said about “Golden Hour.” To do the album true justice, just listen for yourself.
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feb. 25 - march 10, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — through ashlee’s eyes —
Journalism conference proves insightful A few weeks ago, I — along with a few of my fellow friends from The Lookout — braved the freezing temps and ventured out to Grand Rapids for the 2019 Michigan Press Association Conference. This was my second time attending the MPA conference. As a student journalist, I am always grateful for the chances I get to expand my knowledge in the field. This event was a great opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry. Over the course of the two-day con-
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ference, our staff attended several workshops. I found the session titled “Print isn’t Dead” to be the most beneficial. Bill Ostendorf, founder and presi-
dent of Creative Media Circle, talked about the many reasons print newspapers are struggling with readership. Sequentially, he shared some tips on how journalists can improve the way they write and present information in order to attract readers. On Friday, Feb. 1, I got to attend a luncheon with Michigan’s newest governor, Gretchen Whitmer, as the guest speaker. During the lunch, Whitmer signed an executive directive to streamline the FOIA process. She also answered a series of ques-
tions from the audience. It was cool to be sitting in a room full of state representatives and members of the press from major news outlets. Sometimes I feel like I don’t belong in situations like that, but getting the opportunity to network and interview those people, who I find intimidating, was good practice for me. Overall, I thought the MPA conference was a success. I plan to implement many things I learned into my work as a journalist in the future.
— sarah’s stance —
Crying over little things is therapeutic for me I’ve been known to cry about things that are silly. Most of the people in my life find it endearing, but sometimes people think it’s strange. The best example of something silly that I’ve cried over is probably Mr. Pebbles, also known as Fallout 4’s first cat in space. I was decorating a settlement that I was building in the game when I came across the poster for the little white kitty in an astronaut suit and bubble helmet. I couldn’t help it; I started thinking about how dangerous that would have
been for a cat. And, if he was conscious as the poster seems to imply, how brave a cat would have to be to go into space. That’s when my boyfriend found me bawling my eyes out. I had to explain why I was crying. More recently, NASA’s Mars rover “Opportunity” was declared dead after months of not receiving messages from it. The rover was caught in a storm and the last message NASA received was roughly equivalent to, “My battery is low and it’s getting dark.”
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I don’t know how someone could not tear up thinking about a brave rover that turned a three-month mission into 15 years of service collecting vital data from the surface of Mars. I’ll be honest, sometimes I look stuff
up that is sad on purpose to cry. I guess maybe my parents never shamed me enough for crying. While I hate crying in front of strangers, I think it’s a good thing to cry. I always feel better about the situation after crying. In fact, William H. Frey, a biochemist at the University of Minnesota, has proposed when stress hormones get too high, crying is a way to get rid of those hormones. Crying over little things like fictional cats or Mars rovers may be a bit silly, but it always makes me feel better.
— islam’s insights —
Growing up with 15 siblings has its challenges The average American has about 2.5 children. But what is it like having 15 siblings? Sometimes we have to make the most important decisions of our lives. For my parents, a big decision was the number of children they decided to have. Yes, I am one of the 16 children of my parents. I am proud to say that. These are some of the typical responses I get when I reveal to someone that I have 15 siblings. “Do you know all their names?” “How big is your house?” “Do you all have the same mum and dad?” “Are there any twins?” And my favorite one is, “How often do you celebrate with birthday parties?” First of all, growing up in such a large
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household has been the best experience of my life. I am usually around people and never feel lonely. We have even been able to form a soccer team. I have the most annoying, loud, mean siblings, but they all grew up to be my best friends. As a girl coming from a very non-Western culture, I was given many responsibilities, from preparing
family dishes to cleaning the house. I learned independence, assertiveness, multitasking and other responsibilities from an early age. I think I was brought up in a very patriarchal society, but that benefited me a lot in terms of the real world. My family values education, so today I am one of the 10 children attending college. Three of my brothers are attending middle school, and two sisters and one brother attend elementary school. There are so many advantages to having so many siblings in college. We always have someone who can help us with our homework. I admit there is a lot of sibling rivalry when it comes to who has better
grades, who gets into the best schools and so on, but that is what pushes us to do well academically. There are also some disadvantages. There is no such thing as privacy at all. The minute you try to hide in a room from everyone, there will always be that one sibling who is already hiding in that room. Sometime I just want to escape from all the noise but I cannot. So I either find a closet to study in, or I go to the library. There are no family vacations, so we usually separate into groups and go out to eat – that’s our vacation for the year. Trying to take a nice family photo together as adults always results in one or two sets of bunny ears. And it’s still funny, every single time.
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feb. 25 - march 10, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —
Legislator Ocasio-Cortez blurs party lines ing outside her Congressional office. The caption read “I hear the GOP thinks women dancing are scandalous. Wait till they find out Congresswomen dance too!” Ocasio-Cortez’s next viral move came during a hearing on Feb. 6, during which she challenged the House Oversight Committee during what she called a “lighting round game.” Ocasio-Cortez played “the bad guy” during her role-play skit, in which she pointed out everything that is wrong
with the US financial system and shed light on political corruption. The point of Ocasio-Cortez’s role-playing was to prove that one can advance their own personal interests through shady – but technically legal— means. She left the audience with a thought to ponder. “It’s already super legal, as we’ve seen for me to be a pretty bad guy,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “So it’s even easier for the president of the United States
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A Look at Yesteryear Following are verbatim excerpts from The Lookout, highlighting news and information from the 1993-94 school year. The Lookout is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year: Feb. 28, 1994: “Godspell,” a musical which tells the story of the life of Christ, through parable and humor, was presented by the LCC Humanities and Performing Arts Department on Feb. 24 through Feb. 27. … Although the production started off slow, and many of the words first sung were jarbled and lost in the orchestra, after about ten minutes the cast had a hold on the audience,
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to be one, I would assume.” The Lookout appreciates that Ocasio-Cortez isn’t afraid to speak her mind. It’s important to understand how the laws work, and we’re grateful for Ocasio-Cortez for breaking it down in a way that is easy for the average person to understand. The thought of public officials abusing their power and putting their own personal interests above the American people is a scary thought. Ocasio-Cortez puts it all into perspective.
and a journey was begun. … Of special the bill. Some like it the way it was origmerit for mention in the ensemble would inated with the restrictions, while othbe the performances of Tess Summers, ers were more radical, pushing for total Drew Dungey and Peter Mervis. re-legalization of marijuana, including April 11, 1994: On April 4, the United no restrictions or prosecution for its use. States Marijuana Smokers of Michigan … Marijuana was declared illegal in (UMSOM) staged a rally at the steps of 1937. May 9, 1994: Wear casual clothes. Be the Capitol. The rally was in response to Senate Bill 234, which would increase silly. Have fun. Those are the instructions www.lcc.edu/lookout the legal restrictions and prosecution for organizers of the Physical Fitness/Welluse of marijuana. The bill makes special ness Department’s first annual Spring provisions for medical use of the drug. Fling are issuing to employees planning Participants of the rally were in dis- to attend the event. The May 17 open agreement on whether or not to support house is partly to highlight the new de-
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is not your typical congresswoman. After taking office as a Democratic New York legislator in January of 2019, Ocasio-Cortez has made a number of bold moves that have caught the world’s attention. It all started with a dance. Once a video of Ocasio-Cortez dancing with friends on a rooftop while in college began circulating on the internet, Ocasio-Cortez fired back at the critics by posting a video on Twitter of her danc-
partment and, according to part time instructor and rehabilitation coordinator Carol Green, “It is to showcase what is here and available to folks. We placed this after the semester as a way to debrief, kind of let go and be playful.” The open house will have a variety of events for employees to take part in. There is a free feb. 11 - 24, 2019 throw contest from noon to 1 p.m. in the gym where each participant will get 10 free throws. Prizes will be awarded for the most free throws in each group. … There will be healthy refreshments and small prizes for everyone.
Lansing Community College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and equal education for all persons regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, creed, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, familial status, marital status, military status, veteran’s status, or other status as protected by law, or genetic information that is unrelated to the person’s ability to perform the duties of a particular job or position or that is unrelated to the person’s ability to participate in educational programs, courses services or activities offered by the college. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Officer, Washington Court Place, 309 N. Washington Square Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1730; Employee Coordinator 504/ADA, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1875; Student Coordinator 504/ADA, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1885; Lori Willett, Human Resource Manager/Title IX Coordinator, Administration Building, 610 N. Capitol Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1870; Christine Thompson, Student Title IX Coordinator, Gannon Building, 411 N. Grand Ave. Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-1261.
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Job fair links community to local jobs
Photos by Shauna Stocken
Among those at the LCC job fair on Feb. 19 were (at left) Vaughn Hubinger and Tori Richards with Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center; (above) Melissa Connors, Jhordan Jackson and Jessica Hunter, who are employees of Vista Springs assisted living; and (below) Lansing resident Shaniqua Smith visiting with Dart Container Corporation employees Janine Osborne and Sarah Morgan.
Hundreds attend event at LCC West By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor The annual job and internship fair took place at LCC’s west campus Tuesday, Feb. 19, joining students, community members and over 100 area employers. To increase student turnout, a free student shuttle ran from LCC’s main campus to west campus every 45 minutes. “From one year to another you may have a different amount of people come out and one year turnout was very low,” said LCC Human Resources Manager Anita Evans. “We still have a lot of people that come to the fair and stop at our table and say, ‘LCC?’ and we respond, ‘Yes, we’re an employer’ and it’s a pretty good employer too.” Entering west campus, LCC Success Coaches, Advising, and Career and Em-
ployment Services staff greeted guests, directed traffic and gave feedback on resumes for the fair. “I have been taking a lot of applications and information from different people so I could spread the word to other people I know looking for jobs,” said Shaniqua Smith, who will be attending LCC this coming fall. Smith utilized all of the job booths, gaining useful information from representatives at Dart Container Corporation in Mason. She also scheduled a job interview with Origami Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center. “There are 119 jobs here today and most of them are hiring as soon as possible,” Smith said. For a complete list of faculty, staff and student positions through LCC visit, https://internal.lcc.edu/hr/job_openings/.