Volume 60, Issue 16 April 22 - May 31, 2019 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
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Marketing Masters Board of Trustees votes to build two new parking ramps on main campus Page >>> 2
LCC baseball team rolls to 16th win in past 17 contests Page >>> 8
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Kaleigh King, left, the new president of LCC’s American Marketing Association, and Joseph Strother, the outgoing president, hold the award for “Top Small Chapter” during the International Collegiate Conference for AMA chapters. See story on page 5 of this issue.
Dance students show skills during ‘Back to Roots’ performance Page >>> 11
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New parking ramps coming IN BRIEF By Larry Hook The Lookout Adviser The LCC Board of Trustees on April 15 approved a $51 million capital project to replace the Gannon Ramp and build a second parking ramp. The second ramp will be constructed at the current site of the surface lot on the southwest corner of Shiawassee Street and Capitol Avenue. Funding for the project will come from general funding and long-term debt, according to LCC President Brent Knight. “We have a portion of (the funds) that we can make as a down payment, you might say,” he said. “But it will be long-term bonded indebtedness.” The Gannon Ramp was built in 1976 and is now 13 years beyond its expected lifespan, according to an LCC press release. “The Gannon Ramp is nearing the end of its life expectancy and it’s necessary and prudent,” Knight said. “We have to do it. … The maintenance on it is considerable.” Each year, facilities contracts an engineering firm to evaluate the condition of the
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The Gannon Ramp will be replaced by 2022.
ramp, and each year, the college has to conduct significant repairs to maintain ramp safety, the LCC release states. In addition, in the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory, students report more dissatisfaction with parking at LCC than with any other single aspect of the
college. The construction project will be completed in three phases. First, a new ramp will be constructed at the corner of West Shiawassee Street and North Capitol Avenue, at the current site of Lot 23. Once that ramp is operational, the Gannon Ramp will be demolished. Finally, a new ramp will be built on the site of the Gannon Ramp. Knight said each ramp will take about 18 months to build. The entire project is expected to be completed by fall 2022. “This is a very long, three-year endeavor,” Knight said. Knight said the college is currently spending about $300,000 annually to pay for parking spaces in the Lansing-owned North Capitol Ramp and the Accident Fund Building. He said once the two new ramps are completed, those costs will go away and LCC will have plenty of its own parking spaces. The board voted 6-0 to approve the expenditure. Trustee Samantha Wilbur abstained from the vote.
High schoolers take trip to LCC By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor The LCC Academic Success coaching team welcomed college hopefuls April 11 to the second annual “Senior Star Day and Program and Career Showcase.” The day of events began at 1:15 p.m. in the Gannon Building Gym with the first group of Lansing area high school seniors. According to Academic Success Coach Pamela Jaymes, approximately 70 students attended the sessions. Tiffany Jefferson accompanied her daughter, Landria Jefferson, 18, on the field trip to LCC to show her unwavering support. “She’s in the Lansing school district and is actually one of the recipients for the Lansing HOPE scholarship,” Tiffany said. “The event is helpful to just get her feet wet, so to speak, because she doesn’t exactly know what she wants to get into.” According to Tiffany, Landria is the family’s first member to attend LCC. Tiffany said she hopes her pending graduation in the years to come will make Landria her family’s first college graduate. “It gives her a different variety in a diverse environment and it gives her access to other opinions, other people and how to network,” Tiffany said. “That within itself I think will benefit her greatly and then I think it will enhance her desire to learn more, be more, do more.” Academic Success Coach Jaymes, along with other members of the team, led interactive activities in the Gannon Gym encouraging student engagement, education and empower. “We inspire because we are success coaches,” Jaymes said. “There will be people going over financial aid and going over the scholarships and just different groups going on. “Our part is just to tell them (future students) how to transition
NEWS
LGBTQ+ icons are on display The LCC Prism Alliance will have LGBTQ+ icons on display through April 30 on the third floor of the LCC library. The display highlights 13 noteworthy LGBTQ+ figures who have made positive contributions to society. The people were selected from more than 40 nominations submitted by LCC students and employees. In addition to the exhibit, the library is displaying selected LGBTQ+ books on the second floor.
Graduation speaker announced LCC will be holding its 61st commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 in the Breslin Center on the campus of Michigan State University. Dr. Robert L. Green will be giving this year’s address. Green worked as the education director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference under the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His latest book, “At the Crossroads of Fear and Freedom: The Fight for Social and Educational Justice,” focuses on his heavy involvement in the civil rights movement.
Registration opening soon for fall Classes will resume for the fall semester on Thursday, Aug. 22. Registration will open Monday, April 29. It is recommended that students set up an appointment with an adviser to make sure they are signing up for the right classes. To register, visit https://www.lcc.edu/ admissions-financial-aid/registrar/registration/index.html.
‘The Lookout’ is hiring for 2019-20
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High school seniors (left to right) Muna Ismail and Landria Jefferson show off their dance moves for a chance to win a prize at the LCC Senior Star Day.
into college at LCC because we have so many great things to offer here, and then to tell them about who we are and what we do. The evening wrapped after dinner with a giveaway, closing remarks, guided campus tours and a career showcase.
This issue is the final print issue of The Lookout for the school year. Readers can keep up all summer long with stories on the newspaper’s website, www.lcc.edu/ lookout. The Lookout will be looking for new staff members to join the team at the start of the fall semester. Students interested in joining The Lookout can contact Adviser Larry Hook at hookl@lcc.edu or call (517) 483-1291.
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‘The Lookout’ wins top journalism award By Sarah Barney Associate Editor The Lookout staff traveled to Central Michigan University on Saturday, April 6 for the annual Michigan Community College Press Association (MCCPA) conference. After attending some educational seminars, The Lookout staff took home 11 awards. The most impressive was first place for General Excellence for Division I. “Eleven awards is a great showing for our staff,” Adviser Larry Hook said. “But the cherry on top is taking first place in the General Excellence category. “This shows that our efforts to publish a diverse, well-rounded, accurate newspaper came to fruition.” A total of 11 community college participated, including: Delta, Grand Rapids, Henry Ford, Schoolcraft, Washtenaw, Kellogg, Monroe County, Muskegon, Northwestern and St. Clair. The Lookout Staff Writer Brodee Gillam took home three awards in sports writing. One of those awards was first place for his sports column on LeBron James. “I thought it was going to win something when I was writing it,” Gillam said. “I felt passionately, and I knew it was my best work.” Gillam attributed a large part of The Lookout’s success to staff members getting along
MCCPA Awards First Place General Excellence – The Lookout staff Feature Story – Ashlee Buhler Sports Column – Brodee Gillam Headline Writing – Shauna Stocken
Second Place Sports Feature – Brodee Gillam
Third Place Original Cartoon – Sarah Barney Sports News Story – Brodee Gillam
Honorable Mention
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The Lookout staff members hold awards they won at the MCCPA journalism convention. Pictured (l. to r.) are: front - Sarah Barney, Joe Strother, Brodee Gillam; back - Shauna Stocken, Larry Hook and Ashlee Buhler.
well with each other. “It’s super crucial for people to get comfortable in the place they work because that’s when their best work comes out,” Gillam said.
Hook made a final comment on the result of the MCCPA awards: “We had an excellent staff during the 2018-19 school year; one of the best I have worked with in my 15 years as adviser of The Lookout.”
Critical Review – Danielle Hook Sports Column – Maddie Toles Editorial – Aaron Wilton Sports News Story – Joe Strother
‘The Lookout’ is ending its 60th year on a great note. Can’t wait to see what 2019-2020 brings!
Students, leaders celebrated at awards dinner By Ashlee Buhler Editor in Chief As the 2018-19 school year neared an end, dozens of students were recognized at the annual Student Recogni-
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Student Life Director Patti Ayers presents the Adviser of the Year award to Alex Gradilla, LUCERO coordinator and co-adviser of Lucha Latina. The Student Recognition Celebration, held March 29 in the Gannon Building’s Michigan Room, was sponsored by the LCC Student Life office.
tion Celebration on March 29. The event celebrates students for their hard work and achievements in extracurricular activities, community service and academics. The night began with a buffet dinner, followed by remarks from Dean of Student Affairs Ronda Miller. Miller shared an inspirational story about the struggles she faced as a student and the people who helped her overcome those struggles. “I want you to think about who you were, who you are and who you wish to become,” Miller said. “I leave you with my favorite quote from Maya Angelou: ‘People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.’” The first round of awards for the evening were the College Awards. Harrison Bragdon and Joe Strother won the Emerging Student Leader award for showing leadership qualities through student organizations and for their commitment to the mission and goals of the college. The other College Awards were the Collaboration award, which went to the American Marketing Association; and the Heart and Soul award, which was given to Quan’Tarion Jackson and McKenzie Koenigsknecht. Program Awards were presented next. The Student
Leadership Academy, LUCERO, Men About Progress, The Lookout, Academic Success Coaching and TRiO all recognized students for their hard work. This year, the college had a record 50 registered student organizations on campus. Representatives from 10 of those organizations gave out awards to students who made a significant impact. Alex Gradilla, LUCERO coordinator and co-adviser of Lucha Latina, accepted the Adviser of the Year award from Patti Ayers, director of the Student Life office. “I see my colleagues, who are also student organization advisers, mentoring and guiding students to ensure that their clubs are successful and I know they devote a lot of time and energy,” Gradilla said. “I am grateful to have supportive co-advisers and colleagues that share the same vision and goals for students. “I felt honored and humbled to receive this award because the best award is the one given by your own colleagues, the ones that know your work.” The final round of honors for the evening were the Department Awards. Math and science department representatives gave out an award for outstanding chemistry student. LCC Library officials awarded a stellar student employee.
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StarScapes showcases students’ talents By Larry Hook The Lookout Adviser Hundreds of LCC students put their hard work from the semester on display April 15 and 16 at the Spring StarScapes Innovation & Creativity Student Showcase. The display was located in the Gannon Building’s first-floor Conference Center. Displays included science, music, film,
art, performance and research projects. Jeff Janowick, a professor of history at LCC, was the main organizer for the event this year. He said the idea of StarScapes is to celebrate student success. “The idea is to give students an opportunity to share some of the work that they normally do in class, where only an instructor sees it, and instead have the other students, and maybe the
rest of campus, and even the community, have an opportunity to see it,” Janowick said. Janowick said there were about 175 exhibits, involving 300 to 400 students, this year. “It’s definitely the biggest StarScapes we’ve ever had,” he said. Among those showing her skills was criminal justice major Kori Southcott,
whose exhibits included paintings and a hand-made quilt. She said the made the quilt, which features a wildlife theme, when she was 13 years old. “I do it for fun,” Southcott said of her artwork. “It’s a stress reliever.” This is the eighth year LCC has held StarScapes. The event is open to all students and is held at the end of both fall and spring semesters.
Photo by Larry Hook
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Kori Southcott sits at the table displaying her artwork during the 2019 StarScapes spring showcase on the first floor of the Gannon Building. This year’s event featured about 175 exhibits, with between 300 and 400 students participating (some in groups).
A display highlighting facts and figures about tattoos was displayed at StarScapes by Christina Gentilozzi for her cultural anthropology class.
Board of Trustees approves tuition increase By Sarah Barney Associate Editor Students who will be at LCC for fall of 2019 can expect a slight increase in tuition costs. The LCC Board of Trustees approved a 2.9-percent increase at its March 18 meeting. This increase will affect student of all residency statuses, with non in-district students potentially having a 3-percent increase. For in-district students like Brett Bujdos, a business management major, this would be $3 more per credit hour.
The new total per credit hour would be $108. “I feel like (increasing tuition is) a normal thing that’s been occurring over the past 10 years,” Bujdos said. “There’s nothing much that people can do about it, so it’s just happening.” In fact, LCC’s tuition is raised almost every year, although the amounts change. Last year, trustees agreed upon a 1.9-percent tuition increase. In 2016, it was raised 12.5 percent. Tarryn Salmon, a dental hygiene major, said that she was OK with the
raises. “For the education that we get, it balances out,” Salmon said. “We’re paying for it. I’m in a great program.” A release for the decision states that LCC will still remain below Michigan’s current in-district tuition average of $114. “It think it’s great for kids that go to LCC to pay a rate that’s less than the average school in Michigan,” Bujdos said. “It’s a big deal to come out of college with one or two years without debt.”
In addition to increasing tuition rates, trustees approved raising the student support fee from $11 to $15. A press release states that the pricing structure keeps costs down for in-state, out-of-state and international students, because the fee is the same regardless of residency. For more information on tuition and costs, visit https://www.lcc.edu/admissions-financial-aid/tuition-and-costs/. As of publication date, the information is not updated to reflect the approved changes.
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AMA’s ‘Unity’ brings club top honors By Sarah Barney Associate Editor LCC’s chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) brought home “Top Small Chapter of the Year” from the International Collegiate Conference for AMA. The conference, which brings over 380 chapters of AMA from across the nation together, was held in New Orleans from April 11 to 13. For the three years Adrienne Jenkins has co-advised, LCC’s chapter has taken third, second and now first place. Jenkins is co-adviser of the club with long-time Adviser Bill Motz. “Every year we decided to do a little more and work a little harder and it seems to have paid off this year,” Jenkins said. LCC’s chapter submitted a report of its activities from fall 2018 to spring of 2019. The group’s theme for the year, “Finding Unity in Community,” was thought of by Vice President of Membership Jonah Bartlett. AMA members worked hard to do various things better than last year, including hosting a regional conference in October.
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The American Marketing Association gathered in New Orleans with the “Small Chapter of the Year” award.
“That was something we noticed a lot of big chapters did last year,” AMA President Joseph Strother said. “Another thing that we did was implement a membership point system, which is very common among AMA chapters that are successful.
“Basically, our members get points for the more involved they get, and the more points they get, the more funding they get for New Orleans.” At the conference, Strother and Vice President Kaleigh King presented in the “Lead-
ing Your Chapter to Success - Becoming a Top Small Chapter” session to over 50 conference attendees. Jenkins said that Strother did a lot for the chapter as president. “He’s always very motivational to the students,” Jenkins said. “He’s also very welcoming, too. He was always staying after meetings to answer questions and he was also a great mentor to our executive board.” While Strother is leaving LCC and AMA, King is the incoming president for the upcoming year. “I think (King) is great, she’s grown a lot this past year that I’ve seen,” Jenkins said. “I have the utmost confidence that we can continue to do the wonderful things that we’ve done for the past few years. “Hopefully we’ll continue on the road to being a top chapter in the nation.” For more information or to get involved with LCC’s chapter of AMA, contact co-advisers Adrienne Jenkins, jenkina6@star.lcc.edu and (517) 483-1550, or Bill Motz, (517) 483-1540.
Campus Commentary
The Lookout Photo Editor Brynne Luter asked students around campus:
“What are you looking forward to doing this summer?”
Meredith Sawyer, 19, Photography
Dalton Eberhart, 19, Photography
Jaleel Taylor, 21, General
Nick Sesock, 20, Business
“I’m looking forward to road trips.”
“I am looking forward to being a camp counselor for SpringHill and spending my weeks traveling.”
“I’m looking forward to taking on a second job, so I can work on paying off those student loans.”
“Spending time with family and friends from home.”
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Cheer Club members are spirit innovators By Islam Amir Staff Writer Members of the LCC Cheerleading Club are promoters of the college and its sports teams. They play a significant role in supporting LCC. The mission of the club is to create support and recognition for the members as the spirit innovators of LCC. “We play a significant role in supporting the school athletic teams … boosting the spirit and representing the school at college-level competitions,” said Club President Keánah Hernandez. The club has held many fundraisers during the school year, and members are planning on doing a candle fundraising in the future. Hernandez said the cheer club is open to all genders. “One of the greatest things about cheerleading is that you are able to take boys and
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The LCC Cheer Club gathers for a team photo in the Gannon Gymnasium on LCC’s main campus.
girls and mold them together and rouse them to cooperate as a group,” she said. Getting everyone interested in the sport and getting them on a team to work together is the key, Hernandez added. Club Treasurer Chloe Spedoske explained why she joined the club, and what she has gained from being a member so far. “I was recently chosen as an officer and I really love the strong work ethic, high discipline and unmatched perseverance in the team,” Spedoske said. “My personal goal is to have fun while making friends and supporting each other as a team.” The club meeting dates and times vary, but members usually meet in the Gannon Building’s gym. For more information, or to become a member of the club, email Adviser Mike Ingram at ingramm@lcc.edu, or visit the social media pages at LCC cheerleading on Facebook or LCC Cheer Club on Instagram.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Economics major Joon Koo Rhee earns nomination to Georgetown By Sejin Lee Freelance Writer Annually, LCC selects one to three students to receive the Presidential Nomination for applying to Georgetown University, which is considered as one of the top Ivy League schools. Joon Koo Rhee, an economics major, received the nomination this year. LCC invites students who are academically strong for the nomination. To be nominated, students should have at least a 3.5 GPA, as well as leadership experience. After applying, academic advisers and faculty members work together to select students who are a great fit for applying to Georgetown University, according to Tonjala Eaton, an LCC academic adviser. In March, Rhee heard about the nomination opportunity from a friend at LCC. Rhee said, “Joshua told me that he was actually going to get nominated, but he knew that I was always eager about higher education and about prestigious schools. He felt the opportunity is more fitting to me.” However, just two weeks were left when Rhee got the information. He said he needed to start working on his appli-
cation immediately. In the application process, Eaton and other academic advising teammates helped him to get through his preparation process quickly. “Tonjala even gave her own personal statement as template,” Rhee said. “A lot of people at the Learning Commons, (like) Duane, Celeste, Cruz… helped to revise the essay. I think it came out really well.” Rhee said LCC has a good environment to study. “I feel I am lucky coming to LCC,” he said. “People were always open-minded. People cheered about the hard work (I did). It is a good place for getting confidence for my academic career. I’m honored to even apply to Georgetown University.” Rhee offered advice to students who want to apply to Ivy League schools. “Use the resources available around you,” he said. “Don’t try to find somewhere else. If you become diligent and try to use resources available, at least at LCC, people will give some more help … for your career.” Rhee was accepted at Michigan State University with a full scholarship. He waits for the results from Georgetown University.
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Joon Koo Rhee is waiting to hear from Georgetown University.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
LCC grad’s business showcases Lansing By Ashlee Buhler Editor in Chief The vision for one local Lansing business came to life in the classrooms of LCC. Joy Gleason, a Lansing resident of 30 years, first started her journey at LCC in 1997. However, it wasn’t until 2010 that she came back to finish her degree in business administration. It was during that time that Gleason began to put together the plan for her business, Glad Tours. “When I looked around, (I noticed) that giving tours of Lansing was something that nobody was doing,” Gleason said. “While I was a student here at LCC, I used the different business classes to put together my plan … All the course work was working toward what I really wanted.” After graduating from LCC with two associate degrees (business administration and financial institutions), Gleason transferred to Spring Arbor University. Upon graduating with her bachelor’s degree in 2015, Gleason was ready to turn her idea
into a reality. Gleason gave her first tour in 2016. Through the months of April and October, Gleason gives about four or five tours each month of Lansing’s most notable neighborhoods. The goal is to show that there’s more to the city than meets the eye. “Initially when I started I wanted to show Lansing to other people,” she said. “I love this place and I wanted to show people all the great things and the connectivity we have to history. “Since that time, I’ve also found out that it’s really a great thing for young people and other people who live here who don’t appreciate Lansing to learn ... Learning and knowing about your own place helps ground you and helps you have a sense of pride and go ‘Wow, there really are great things here.’” Gleason, who was a member of Phi Theta Kappa and graduated from LCC with cum laude honors, credited a former professor for shaping her into the person she is today.
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Joy Gleason is owner and operator of Glad Tours.
“I did two business classes with Yvette Swint-Blakely and she was very tough,” Gleason said. “She is the only teacher to not pass me … Usually that sounds like the
kind of teacher people want to hate, but it really shaped me. It really prepares you to be out in the business world where there’s no crying.” Gleason also credited LCC Professor Dr. Willie Davis for his ongoing support. Although Davis was never Gleason’s professor, he said he supports what she’s doing for the community. “She’s a great person with a great business,” Davis said. “I met her dealing with community involvement because she’s very involved. I support her when she’s at our events. She comes to some our Malcolm X seminars, as well as the Black Business Expo. She deals a lot with Malcolm X with her business, so I definitely encourage that.” One of Gleason’s upcoming tours will go to several places that Malcolm X spent time during his 10 years in the Lansing and Mason areas. The tour is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. To reserve your seat, or for more information, visit www.gladtours.biz/tours.
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Softball squad splits twinbill vs. KVCC By Maddie Toles Sports Editor The LCC women’s softball team split a doubleheader with Kalamazoo Valley Community College on April 16. The women increased their conference record to 15-3 and their overall mark to 21-15. The Stars’ fell in the first game 5-4. Yet, the second game ended with a victory for LCC, 7-5. Freshman Kennedy Steele stole the show
with three hits, four RBIs and tacked on a home run. LCC Head Coach Marc Kibby said her performance helped them take the win. “(She’s) a good player,” Kibby said. “Her defense has been great for us at shortstop.” The scheduled doubleheader against Northwood University was cancelled due to rain on April 18. Kibby said the freshman have been stepping up to the plate this season. While soph-
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Third basemen Rebecca Curtis bats during the LCC Stars’ second game against Grand Rapids April 12.
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Sophomore Taylor Hulett of LCC pitches against Grand Rapids Community College April 12.
omores have the seniority necessary to succeed, Kibby emphasized that many of them are first-year players at LCC. He said he has been urging the women tocreate consistency. Kibby said he is focusing on the women not just being consistent in game play, but in their positions as leaders throughout the team. Kibby is looking to the end of season for things to improve on, and mental toughness remains a focus for him.
“It’s the same thing we’ve been talking about,” Kibby admitted. “Our mental toughness. That’s what we need to accomplish … The second round (of the season) is going to be tougher. We need to improve mentally. “We will hopefully come out in top in the league. Where we stand right now, we should qualify for the districts. And if we take care of business, we should be able to qualify for the state tournament.”
Stars sweep the Jets despite rough weather By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer Despite the Michigan weather clouding over Westside Park, the season has
been bright for LCC. The baseball Stars were No. 16 in the NJCAA Division II rankings on April 16, after being unranked just two weeks ago.
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Sophomore Aiden Magsic bats in the Stars’ game against Schoolcraft College on April 2.
After sweeping the doubleheader with Jackson College on April 16 (13-10, 5-4) the Stars are sitting at 23-5 overall. Following the sweep over the Jets, LCC was 16-1 in the past 17 games, even amongst constant mishap with the weather. In the first game, the Jets got out to a 6-3 lead due to multiple errors by the Stars. But after struggling against the Jets in first three innings, the Stars adjusted. A seven-run fourth inning, followed by a three-run sixth, was all that she wrote for Jackson College. LCC Head Coach Jordan Keur said the team’s ability to fight through adversity is crucial. “Early on in that game, we gave them a lot of runs,” Keur said. “We weren’t playing our best baseball; our pitchers weren’t getting ahead in the count. … We talk about ‘how do we respond when things aren’t going well or going your way?’
“The guys put good at-bats together; good at-bat after good at-bat and stuck to the approach. We exploded for seven runs that inning to take the lead, which was awesome.” The Jackson College doubleheader was scheduled to be played at the Stars’ home field on April 14. However, Mother Nature did not allow that to happen. With weather conditions being an issue, the games were played at Jackson College. This is the eighth time this season LCC has had games postponed or cancelled due to rain or snow. Keur said despite the struggles that come with weather’s unpredictability, the team has to be focused. “Mentally it takes a little bit of a toll,” Keur said. “At the same time, like we’ve talked about … the message we’re trying to get across is staying locked in. Expecting to play baseball, whether it’s home or away or whatever the weather is. Expect to play the game.”
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APril 22 - may 31, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — From the bleachers —
Sports editor bids farewell to paper staff As the last issue of The Lookout this school year hits the stands, I find myself remembering the first column I wrote in September. The introduction piece was full of positivity and excitement for my new role as sports editor. Truth be told, I had no idea what I was doing. Most days, I still don’t. It was my name that was under each sports headline, but my job as sports editor really took a village some days. Our adviser, Larry Hook, has demonstrated extreme patience for me this year, especially when it comes to my lack of softball knowledge. I could write this whole issue on things that I have learned from him this year. Truly, our paper wouldn’t get done without him each issue, and he knows how to make it fun and just a little awkward. Lead Paginator Nicole Cade and my
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loyal assistant, Brodee Gillam, never failed to roast me every deadline night, yet still give me the best life and sports advice I could ask for. Most of our greatest quotes have come from the stress of deadline night, and the procrastination tendencies that I picked up from Brodee. Yet, both Brodee and Nicole are incredibly hard workers from whom I managed to learn a lot. Shauna Stocken, our A & E editor, somehow found the time to always debate the
Kardashians’ with me while managing what seemed like an endless load of articles. Her tireless attitude and bright personality are rightly deserving of the editor in chief spot next year. Associate Editor Sarah Barney and current Editor in Chief Ashlee Buhler are the kind of women that I want to be when I grow up. Their passion for journalism and hearing people’s stories was a great inspiration to me, and I was always amazed at the quality of material they put out. Staff Writer Islam Amir always came into the office with a smile and still holds the record for giving the best office Secret Santa gifts. I always looked forward to reading her columns and checking out what she reviewed each issue. I greatly appreciate our photo editor, Brynne Luter, for our mutual love of Ben Howard and Biggby. With her balance of a
busy schedule and what seemed like a million jobs, I appreciated Brynne’s friendship and stellar photography skills this year. I’m still unsure of what Ad Manager Joe Strother does for this job, but I do know that he does it really well. Larry may have called us arch-rivals in the office, but we both know that’s only partly true. Now might be a good time to tell you, Joe, that I lied when I said I beat your ping pong score. As the school year comes to an end, I can’t help but feel bittersweet about leaving this office. I’ve formed irreplaceable friendships and have grown in my writing. However, I’m looking forward to the next chapter of my life at Michigan State and the memories I will bring into it. It seems fitting that I end my final column the way I started my first one: Lookout world!
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Catcher Sara Reinhardt helps lead softball Stars The Lookout Staff Writer Brodee Gillam recently spoke with LCC sophomore softball catcher Sara Reinhardt. The Unionville-Sebewaing High School graduate leads the Stars in stolen bases this season. What made you want to play softball? “I started at a really young age. I was 5 years old when I started. I did coachpitch all the way up to varsity softball and then I committed to LCC. It’s always what I wanted to do since I was a little girl. Me and my sisters have always played. I kind of looked up to my older sister when she was playing.”
Q& A
What made you choose LCC’s program? “The winning. It’s a really good program so I was like, ‘That’s where I want to go.’ I didn’t want to go for four years. So I was like, ‘Two years is good for me.’ It’s a really good program.” What are you excited about for the rest of the year? “I’m excited for the rest of the season, obviously. But also, (the) post season. I’m really excited for that because I think we have a really good chance to get back to states, districts, regionals and nationals.” As a sophomore, what did you want
Sara Reinhardt
to bring back to the team this year? “I think I wanted to bring back the sisterhood that we had last year, and the closeness that we had. We struggled a little bit, but I think we’re back on the same page and we’re starting to get (that sisterhood).” Do you have any role models? “My parents contribute to a lot of it. Just the fact that they go out of their way to take off work to come watch me play. My coaches; all of my coaches from all 18 years of me playing.” What are your plans, academically, after LCC? “I am actually going to stay at LCC and pursue the nursing program.”
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IN BRIEF
Arts and Entertainment
Motorcycle show planned for April 27
Photo by Shauna Stocken
Dancers performa choreography by LCC dance director Vickie Diebold titled, “Hoedown.” The piece incorporated jazz, ballet and gymnastics.
Spring concert celebrates dance throughout the ages By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor Since, January, LCC dancers, facility members and student choreographers have been actively working on the annual spring dance concert, “Back to Our Roots.” According to LCC dance faculty choreographer Elzbieta Alabuszew-Kutek, the traditional spring performance has a long history at LCC. “Once I moved to America, I participated in every dance concert since beginning at LCC 22 years ago,” Alabuszew-Kutek said. Alabuszew-Kutek said she believes the concert has been a tradition at LCC for at least 50 years. Opening night was April 12, followed by two additional performances April 13-14. Unlike years past, this year guests were shown recordings of the dancers in rehearsal, commentary from dancers and choreographers, as well as a brief description of the history and artist behind each of the 12 dances. “I think it’s important to showcase the history of dance,” said Samantha Tort, a first-year LCC dance student who performed in four pieces during the production and co-choreographed one dance. It gives a little bit more insight as to why we’re here and what we’re doing,” Tort said. “Background into the movements we have and how we are expressing our bodies the way we are.” Among the spectators in the audience was LCC dance student Almerisa Dzananovic, whose demanding academic
schedule kept her from participating in this year's dance concert. “I actually use to perform in the production,” Dzananovic said. “I’m a dancer, so I did it last year and this year I came out to support my friends that are in it.” While many dancers were new to the spring dance concert, LCC student Taylor Harris wasn’t shy to share her love for dance and performing once again at Dart Auditorium for the spring performance. “For me, dance it is a way of expressing ourselves,” Harris said. “I know person-
ally; I don’t always find the words to say what I’m feeling, or find another way to help me through things. … Dance always does that.” Harris said opening night went great and said she recommends this annual concert to all LCC dance students, no matter what their skill level. “A lot of people have come in and out of my life, but dance has always been there for me,” Harris said. “It’s always accepted me and allowed me to grow and helped me to find my way through life.”
Join the next LCC Know Thyself Outreach Program event, Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program is hosting a motorcycle show at the Lansing Car Wash & Tico Distributing, Inc., located at 812 N. Larch St., Lansing. Owners of custom motorcycles, classic motorcycles and sports bikes are encouraged to ride up for a chance to win a $100 gift card and enjoy the company of bike enthusiast. Admission is free, and hot dogs are available while supplies last.
Lansing Margarita Festival is May 31 Kick off the summer season with Michigan’s premier margarita festival on Friday, May 31. The 21-and-older event offers guests the opportunity to sample margaritas from 15 Lansing bars and restaurants. From 5:30 to 9 p.m., the Lansing Riverfront Plaza will host live entertainment, drinks on the riverfront and Lansing food trucks. General admission (GA) cost is $25 in advance, and $40 for VIP admission in advance. After May 24, the cost of GA tickets will be $35, and $50 for VIP. Dressing up in wild and tropical attire is encouraged for the costume contest and a chance at winning a prize. For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets visit, www.etix.com.
‘Summer Stage’ events upcoming
Photo by Shauna Stocken
Four LCC students dance in a hip hop contest titled, “Decade Battle,” choreographed by Lauren Mudry.
LCC’s spring semester is coming to an end, but students and facility members are still busy at work preparing for summer. The first production in the “2019 Summer Stage Under the Stars” lineup is the play, “Superheroes,” directed by LCC’s John Lennox. “Superheroes,” is an outdoor production at the LCC outdoor amphitheater located behind the Gannon Building. The next production to be held in the outdoor amphitheater is “Three Fairy Godmothers.” LCC’s Paige Tufford will direct “Three Fairy Godmothers,” Wednesday to Sunday, July 24 to 28. The last production in the summer series is the “DANCE Lansing,” concert held in Dart Auditorium, July 30 to Aug. 2. Production times are to be determined, for info visit, https://internal.lcc.edu/cma/events/.
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reviews
Serrano serenades with hoops book By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer If you are a fan of basketball in any form or fashion, “Basketball (and Other Things)” (“BAOT”) is one of the most fun and informative reads out there. Written by “The Ringer” author Shea Serrano and illustrated by Arturo Torres, “BAOT” was released Oct. 10, 2017. It is Serrano’s third published book and his second New York Times Best Seller. “BAOT” is 33 chapters long, with all different takes on all forms of basketball. One chapter discusses which season was Michael Jordan’s best season: the greatest of all time at his greatest, if you will. Another chapter, “Who’s Your Frankenplayer Made Out Of?” breaks down what Serrano would
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Shea Serrano’s book is illustrated by Arturo Torres.
want if he created his own NBA player from past players. This does not just include height, weight and shooting ability, but also the name and hairstyle of the player, among other things. Serrano’s writing style might not be as analytical or stat-centric as other famous basketball writers, such as Zach Lowe, but this works in Serrano’s favor. He references personal experience as a fan of the NBA, as a middle school basketball coach or as a kid playing basketball with his friends. While Serrano does use statistics to back up what he is saying, readers do not have to be well-versed in NBA Stats 101 to enjoy the book. Combine Serrano’s relatability with his pop-culture knowledge, his humor and his writing ability, and fans have one of the best basketball books to date.
‘Old Town Road’ a mixture of hip hop, country By Islam Amir Staff Writer Billy Ray Cyrus, a long-time American country singer, and Lil Nas X, a 19-year-old rapper, recently dropped a song, “Old Town Road,” a mix with a combination of hip hop and country. Just a warning to teachers and other audiences, there is a little violence within the music video itself. “Old Town Road” has reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This is how the lyrics start: “Yeah,
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Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil Nas X team up.
I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road, I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more, I'm gonna take my horse to the old town road, I'm gonna ride 'til I can't no more.” It then has a rap by Lil Nas X that hypes up the mood. While “Old Town Road” incorporates country and cowboy imagery, it does not embrace enough elements of today’s country music in its current version. So it was, unfortunately, removed from the Billboard’s hot country chart.
I personally loved the beat, tempo, melody, tone and instruments used. Combinations of hip hop and country are not so common. The two artists, Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, brought the cowboy community and the hip hop community closer together through this music. I recommend listening to the song to those who think rap and country cannot go together. It can be found on Spotify and it was the number one song on BBC and other broadcasts as of early April.
‘Shazam!’ movie mixes magic and superpowers By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer The movie “Shazam!,” starring Asher Angel as the lead, will make audiences laugh riotously, scooch to the edge of their theater seats, and feel their heart strings pulled. The lead character, Billy Batson, is a 14-year-old a lot of people can relate to. Abandoned when he was young, he grew up without a real home. Billy ends up constantly running away from everyone in search of his real mom. Billy finds a foster home with Freddy, a disabled boy with a huge imagination, played by Jack Dylan Grazer. Billy also
finds a few other new “siblings” to call his own. Billy finds powers in the form of magic when is he deemed worthy by an old wizard searching for an heir to his throne. All Billy has to do to turn into a super-strong, super-speedy, super adult is say the word “Shazam.” Shazam, the superhero, is played by the lovably silly Zachary Levi. Everything in this movie is a refresher from the often over-the-top drama in superhero movies. The characters are aware of the crazy situation and it makes the film more charming and believable. I was particularly impressed with the intensity of certain scenes. This movie
seemed to be marketed as a silly spoof of modern hero movies. However, the characters face real alienation and bullying in their lives, which makes audiences invested. The villain, Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, is no joke either. The merciless man, played by Mark Strong, shows the terrible results of being an outcast within a family. The heroes still face real danger throughout the film, because underneath the tough exterior of Shazam is a young teenager who just wants to know his mom. The showing of characters as both human and super is funny and new, and it brings superheroes back down to earth.
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Girls & Sports
By Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein
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14|opinion
April 22 - May 31, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Through Ashlee’s Eyes—
My final farewell to ‘The Lookout’ Two years ago I wrote my first column ever for The Lookout. It’s crazy to think that the time has come where I’ve written my last. I heard about The Lookout from an adviser the very first time I ever stepped foot on campus. The next thing I knew, just a few weeks later, I was being offered a job as the associate editor. A year later, I was asked to be the editor in chief. It’s been quite the ride. I can’t express
enough how thankful I am to have been given the opportunity to be a part of this newspaper. It not only gave me outlet to develop my journalistic skills, but it also helped me to build my confidence. For the first time in my life, it actually felt like I was a part of something and that was a really nice feeling. The office has been my home away from home for the last two years. Both of the staffs I was a part of during my
Ashlee Buhler Editor in Cheif
buhlera@lcc.edu
time will always have a special place in my heart. Through the stresses of life and school,
I could always count on the staff to make me smile. I’m definitely going to miss all the jokes and banter around the office every week. I’ve met some incredible people and gotten to tell some amazing stories. As much as I’m going to miss it all, I feel ready for the next chapter of my life at Eastern Michigan University. To The Lookout — thank you. It has been an experience I will never forget.
—CUP OF JOE—
‘Lookout’ much more than a paper; it’s a family In April 2018, Larry Hook, the adviser for The Lookout, strolled into the Student Life office with his trusty Chicago Cubs hoodie on. Since I work at Student Life, I assumed Larry was there to pick up his mail that is delivered to our office, or to come talk sports with me (something that we continue to do till this day). What he was actually there for was to offer me the position of advertising manager at The Lookout for the 2018-19 academic year. I was initially skeptical of the offer, considering I already was working at the Student Life office and was president of the marketing club on campus. Add-
Joe Strother ADVERTISING Manager strothej@lcc.edu
ing another job to my plate seemed like it would stress me out and cause more harm than good, but quite the opposite actually happened. As I sit here and write this farewell column to The Lookout I can’t help but think of the valuable life experience and fond memories that were made over the
past eight months working for LCC’s independent newspaper. From the staff jokes and ping pong challenges, to the deadline nights where everyone is helping each other proofread their stories, and even the times where there was a disagreement in the office, all of these events helped the entire staff grow. It’s clear to me as I list these characteristics that The Lookout is less of a job and more of a family. While my role was primarily to sell ads and keep our sales records up to date, I was fortunate enough to have Larry give me a few opportunities (including this one) to write stories for the paper. Not only did this allow me to add writing
pieces to my portfolio, but it provided me the chance to share my thoughts and perspective with the public. When I was speaking with my Grandma Strother about a couple stories I had written, she provided me with a hell of a quote that I’d like to close this column out with: "We judge ourselves by our intentions. Others judge us by our actions and words.” It is clear that in today’s society the power of published words are a critical need. I am so grateful that The Lookout allowed me to share my words with the LCC community over the past year.
— Sarah’s stance—
Sorry, but this is just another farewell column At a time in my life when I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted to do, I knew I wanted to keep working with a newspaper. So, before my classes at LCC started in the late summer of 2017, I took to campus to try to find The Lookout office and ask about joining. It took me about 45 minutes, but after some serious walking in circles I found it. Looking back, I’m just glad our adviser, Larry Hook, was actually in the office to talk to me. Larry interviewed me on the spot and it seemed like I’d be on board. It took me a while to warm up, but over the past two years the office has become my favorite place on campus. In high school, we wrote “senior wills” our last year to leave something to our
younger classmates. While most of the staff is leaving The Lookout, I still wanted to will something to them. To Ashlee Buhler, our fearless editor in chief, I leave my undying support. You’ve done amazing things this year. With your talent and work ethic I know you’re going to go far. To Lead Paginator Nicole Cade, I leave my sound-dampening headphones. While she’s easily the best listener on staff, it’s not fair that we constantly distract her. To Shauna Stocken, our A&E editor, I leave my long hair and extra Sugar Bear Hair gummies. Hopefully we won’t both overdose on biotin. To Sports Editor Maddie Toles, I leave you what tranquility I have. You’ve been super busy all you deserve a piece of
Sarah Barney Associate Editor
barneys2@lcc.edu
mind. To Staff Writer Brodee Gillam, I leave $10 somewhere in your backpack. You’ve bought me enough snacks and I owe you for that. I’ll probably never be able to pay you back enough. To Photo Editor Brynne Luter, I leave my ability to stay awake at overnight conferences. To be fair, I’m pretty sure that was some good tea you had. To Ad Manager Joe Strother, I leave the
aux cord because I know you’ll play the good stuff. I also leave you what knowledge I have of proper suit etiquette, even if you look fly already. To Islam Amir, our staff writer, I have nothing to leave, but rather things I’d want to gain from you. I don’t know how you can be active in so many clubs at LCC. Finally, to Adviser Larry Hook, I leave you my gratitude for giving me a spot on staff. I’m thankful you gave me a chance to write, and especially a chance to design some pages. The Lookout has been my favorite part of my time at LCC. I will miss my second home on campus and my Lookout family, but I know they’re all going to keep doing great things.
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‘Trashtag’ a challenge we can get behind Social media is known to be a breeding ground for crazy viral challenges. Whether it’s eating laundry detergent pods or a tablespoon of cinnamon — it appears some people will do anything for “views” and “likes.” There’s a new viral challenge making waves on social media, except this one is actually helping to make the world a better place. The “trashtag challenge,” as it is being called, is encouraging people to clean up garbage and lit-
tered areas in their communities, and then share before-and-after pictures on social media. The Lookout staff supports this earth-friendly campaign and believes taking part is a great way to help make a difference. Not to mention, posting about your good deed could possibly inspire others to do the same. With summer break right around the corner, our staff encourages students to take action and do something that will help the envi-
ronment. Consider getting some friends together to go to the beach or park. See if you can help clean it up while you’re having fun with your friends. And then share your results on social media. As part of the Lansing Earth Project, River Town Adventures organizes several river cleanups throughout the year that aim to keep the Red Cedar and Grand Rivers clean. The project also brings people to various parks and trails in Lansing to help pick
up litter. The scheduled cleanups are another great opportunity to get involved and help keep the earth clean. For more information or to sign up, visit http://rivertownadventures.com/lansing-earth-project-2. No matter how you choose to participate, remember that even the smallest bit of effort counts. The Lookout wishes everyone a happy and safe summer. We hope you choose to make a difference along the way.
— first and last —
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen ‘Lookout!’ So this is it. After three years of working at The Lookout it has finally come to an end. My journey started when I graduated from Okemos High School and started at LCC in fall of 2012. The initial plan was to get my general education associate degree in two years and then transfer to Michigan State University. At that time I wanted to get a degree in psychology, and potentially become an art therapist. As we all know, things can change and life threw me a few curveballs. It is now 2019, I am 25 years old, still at LCC. I’m in the graphic design program and working at the student newspaper as a designer. So what happened? Like many other students I was work-
nicole cade Lead paginator
caden@lcc.edu
ing a full-time job, at Target (which was awful). My friend and co-worker Emma Scott also attended LCC, and was in the graphic design program while I was getting my general education associate degree. I had applied to MSU and gotten in, but after talking to my parents about the financial aspect of it, it was not feasible for me to afford MSU. I had no idea what to do or where to go from there. I felt so
unsure; like my entire life was on pause, awaiting a very big decision. I spoke to Emma about it and she told me to try out the graphic design program, just to see if I liked it. I have always enjoyed art. I took every art class my high school had to offer but I didn’t know a ton about graphic design. So I decided to take ARTS 102 with Susie Antcliff, which is basically a graphic design basics class. I absolutely fell in love with the program and graphic design itself. Emma was also working at The Lookout at that time as the lead page designer. She helped me get a job shadowing her, which then led to me taking over after she graduated. Now I am passing the job down to Allison Sempsrott, who will take it from
what was your favorite lookout memory? ashlee buhler
editor in Chief
sarah barney shauna stocken
Associate editor
A&e editor
buhlera@lcc.edu
barneys2@lcc.edu
stockens@lcc.edu
“The quoteboard”
“Making ‘The Lookout’ video”
“Deadline Thursdays”
Maddie Toles
sports editor
tolesm1@lcc.edu
“Getting my very own assistant”
Brynne Luter
photo editor
luterb@lcc.edu
“92-year -old Joe”
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the lookout staff —
Joe Strother
islam amir
ad manager
staff writer
“Ping pong and pneumonia”
“Tricked by Ashlee’s twin”
strothej@lcc.edu
here because I am graduating in May with my Associate Degree in Applied Arts. I have learned so much from working at The Lookout and met so many incredibly people. I will miss every single one of the staff members I’ve had the pleasure of working with this past year. Joe and Brodee have been like the two little brothers I did and did not want. Sarah will forever be my favorite undercover gangster who is hidden by the cutest, most innocent exterior. Maddie, your sass is so powerful and so is your giggle. I want to say more about everyone but I am somehow running up my word count. Just know I love you all! I owe a lot to LCC, but after six years of being here … I’m out!
amiri@lcc.edu
Brodee Gillam
nicole cade
staff writer
lead paginator
“A bunch of goons”
caden@lcc.edu
hookl@lcc.edu
“Always being loudly greeted”
“Rabbit, boom!”
gillamb@lcc.edu
larry hook
adviser
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Ashlee Buhler
Sarah Barney
Editor in Chief
What’s next?
What’s next?
Transferring to Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and working for the student newspaper, The Echo, this summer.
Transferring to Michigan State University (MSU).
Are you graduating? If so, with what? Not from LCC.
Are you graduating? If so, with what?
What did you learn from your time here?
Not from LCC. The goal is to graduate from EMU with a bachelor’s in journalism and a minor in electronic media and film studies.
What did you learn from your time here?
If you want something, you can’t be afraid to go for it, even if it’s scary or a little intimidating.
Favorite vine?
*Pours water on sleeping girl’s face* Girl, calmly: “Hello?”
NICOLE CADE
Associate Editor
I got better at talking to people.
Favorite vine?
“There’s only one thing worse than a rapist...” *Gasp* “A child.”
Lead Paginator
What’s next?
Continue my graphic design internship at BIGGBY Coffee. After that, I would love to find a longterm job where it’s warm.
Are you graduating? If so, with what?
With an Associates in Applied Arts with a Graphic Design Focus.
What’s after this? For the volume’s last issue, The Lookout staff shared future plans and lessons they learned on staff. DESIGNED BY SARAH BARNEY.
Shauna Stocken
A&E Editor
What’s next?
Future editor in chief for The Lookout. Graduating from Ferris State University after the fall 2019 semester.
Are you graduating? If so, with what?
I’m not graduating this semester. I already have an LCC general associate that I earned in 2018.
What did you learn from your time here so far?
To never give up, and to ask for academic help when needed. On the newspaper staff, I’ve learned confidence and how to stay organized throughout chaos.
Favorite vine?
Maddie toles Sports Editor
What’s next?
I’m going to transfer to MSU and hopefully I’ll be graduating with either a Ph.D. or a master’s degree.
Are you graduating? If so, with what?
Yes, I’m graduating from LCC with a general associate.
What did you learn from your time here?
I have learned a lot. I’ve improved on design, layout, graphics and creating advertisements during my three years as a page designer.
Favorite vine?
*Man nae naes to “Heart and Soul” on piano*
brynne luter Photo Editor
What’s next?
I’ll be looking for jobs and internship opportunities for summer.
Are you graduating? If so, with what? Not yet. I’m graduating from LCC after fall 2019 with a Journalism Arts Associate.
What did you learn from your time here?
What did you learn from your time here?
Favorite vine?
Favorite vine?
That I suck at ping-pong. Also, working at The Lookout was great for improving my confidence in my writing. “How do you know what’s good for me?” “That’s my opinion!”
From working at The Lookout, I learned how to be more bold and confident in what I want to achieve. Undecided.
Anything cat-related.
Joe strother Ad Manager
What’s next?
I’m transferring to MSU in the fall for a degree in advertising management.
Islam Amir Staff Writer
What’s next?
Brodee Gillam Staff Writer
What’s next?
Transferring to MSU’s Communication and Journalism program.
Are you graduating? If so, with what?
I am planning on doing a research internship called “UROP” in Ann Arbor. I will then continue my undergraduate in behavioral science and French at the University of Michigan.
What did you learn from your time here?
Are you graduating? If so, with what?
What did you learn from your time here?
I’m graduating from LCC with a general associate degree.
I learned a lot about time management. I also learned about how to track and record invoices, and the importance of quotes.
Favorite vine?
“So you just gonna bring me a birthday gift on my birthday to my birthday party on my birthday with a birthday gift?”
I will be graduating with a transfer studies associate.
What did you learn from your time here?
I have learned that talking to people isn’t that scary.
Favorite vine?
I don’t have a favorite vine.
Are you graduating? If so, with what?
I am graduating with a Transfer Studies Associate degree.
I learned how to be a leader and an assistant, as well as that everyone in the world is a goon at heart.
Favorite vine?
“Hi, my name is Trey, I got a basketball game tomorrow. I’m a point guard. I got shoe game.”