Lookout Volume 60, Issue 15

Volume 60, Issue 15

april 8 - 21, 2019 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959

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Innovators show their skills during Star Tank event at west campus Page >>> 4

Stars earn convincing softball sweep over Glen Oaks CC at home Pages >>> 8

Photo by Brynne Luter LCC student Nicole May is shown speaking to an invisible child (in the chair) during the LCC production of “Pageant Play.” May played a southern mother infatuated with the world of pageants in the production.

Pinky will do anything to ensure her daughter, Chevrolet, will work her way up the pageant circuit to become Miss Supreme Queen.

On the road to victory, Pinky, with the help of her eccentric pageant coach, must defeat the competition by any means necessary.

“Pageant Play” ran in the Black Box Theatre the weekends of March 29-30 and April 5-7. Read A&E Editor Shauna Stocken’s story on page 10.

Here’s some egg-citing things to do for the Easter holiday weekend Page >>>10

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Life of César Chávez celebrated at LCC

By Ashlee Buhler Editor in Chief A group of students and members of the LCC community came to the Centre for Engaged Inclusion to celebrate César Chávez Day on Thursday, March 28.

Refreshments including popcorn and tamales were available for attendees to enjoy. Members of Voces De La Comunidad (Community Voices) spoke about the many achievements of César Chávez and the contributions he made to the Latinx community.

Voces de la Comunidad is a non-profit organization that works toward creating an inclusive and welcoming community for all.

“This particular group of people were involved in the name changing of Grand River Avenue to César Chávez Avenue back in 2017,” said Francisca Garcia, vice chair of the organization. “Some of us already knew each other and some of us met along the way, but that’s what brought us together.

“In that movement and in that struggle that we were going through, we realized that there was a group of voices here in the Lansing area that were not being heard. We decided that we wanted to be that voice.”

During the event, attendees split into small groups to collaborate and do some research on César Chávez. The goal of the activity was to see which group could put the most information on the timeline that was posted on the wall.

Once everyone returned to their seats, the groups shared and discussed the information they learned about Chávez.

Psychology major Ferris Blackwell, 18, said she

Photo by Ashlee Buhler

LCC students work together to fill out a timeline identifying significant moments in the life of César Chávez on March 28.

heard about the event from some friends she studies with in the César Chávez Center. She shared why she was interested in coming to the celebration.

“I’ve always been into diversity because I came from a diverse school,” Blackwell said. “I think because I’m

also researching my own cultural background, I wanted to learn more about others.”

For more information on Voces de la Communidad and how it serves the Latinx community, visit https://www.vocesdelacomunidad.org.

New insurance program seeking enrollment

By Ashlee Buhler Editor in Chief In the fall of 2018, LCC did something no other community college in the state has done.

With a significant loss of employees in the insurance industry on the horizon, the college began offering a program that allows students to get an associate degree in insurance and risk management.

With Lansing being home to several major insurance headquarters, the decision to offer insurance classes at LCC made sense, according to Mary Stucko, chair of the insurance program.

“The insurance companies are having a tremendous hiring concern because they are very short staffed and have a huge influx of retirements coming up in the near future,” she

said. “So we’re really working with them so they have trained people ready to take those places.

“There’s a lot of choices just right here in the Lansing area to get a great job that’s stable and pays really well. A lot of these companies also have locations in other states so (if you want to move out of state) someplace down the road … they can transfer you out so you can stay with the same company.”

An internship program is also available for students to get handson experience in the field. Stucko said students in the program are already taking advantage of the opportunity.

“Our students feel so incredibly loved because they are already being sought after and when they do an internship they get paid really well,” Stucko said. “They’re looking for

people in all areas of insurance — so it’s not just agents and underwriters.

They need people that are good at marketing, IT, etc.”

Andrew Dalessandro, 20, is the founding president of Gamma Iota Sigma on LCC’s campus. The fraternity gives students interested in insurance the opportunity to network and develop as insurance industry professionals.

“We plan on doing things such as community service,” Dalessandro said. “That’s going to be a big one for us because we want to be able to get out and help people. Without the community the insurance industry wouldn’t be what it is today.

“Our big things that focus on the students per se — we want to do etiquette dinners, we want to do resume workshops and little things to help anyone

wanting to be in the insurance industry to become a well-rounded professional.”

Dalessandro stressed that there is something for everyone in the insurance industry.

“There’s a lot of doors within insurance,” he said. “There’s a lot of things people don’t understand about what we do or people that don’t know we could use them, such as IT (information technology) people.

“IT people are huge for us. We need people to create our systems. Sometimes we need to trouble-shoot things, sometimes our systems go down … without those IT people we would be stuck with broken systems.”

To learn more about the insurance program or Gamma Iota Sigma, contact Mary Stucko at (517) 483-1531 or visit https://internal.lcc.edu/insurance.

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‘Bubbles’ rise to top at Star Tank IN BRIEF NEWS

By Sarah Barney Associate Editor Four student presenters, dressed in their best, gathered to compete for a $1,000 prize on Wednesday, April 3 during the Star Tank competition.

The event was sponsored by the American Marketing Association. The students had five minutes to pitch their business ideas before a panel of five judges at LCC’s West Campus.

Mary Stucko, LCC’s Insurance Program chair, was one of the judges. “(Star Tank is) not even just about the money,” Stucko said. “It’s about finding mentors and getting feedback because you have to share your information with other people and you have to learn from other people.

“People are giving you feedback, and it may not all be positive, but you learn from that.”

After the presentations, a panel of local professionals offered insight while the judges deliberated. About 45 minutes later, the judges reemerged and the candidates gathered at the front to hear the final decision.

Photo by Sarah Barney

Brianna Garrett presents her winning “BubblesRFun” business to a panel of local business experts during Star Tank at LCC’s West Campus.

Ethan Smith, with his non-profit which educates on history, won $250. Gerald Kizer, with his mobile maze game, was also awarded $250.

Julia Stouffer was awarded $500 for her clothing line that would focus on more practical and functional clothing for women.

The grand prize of $1,000 went to Brianna Garrett, who presented her business “BubblesRFun.” The business focuses on a revamped and more eco-friendly design

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for bubble wands. “(The money) is going to give us a lot of opportunity,” Garrett said.

Garrett, who runs the business with her mom, plans to use part of the funds to pay for a year-long ecommerce store. “(The store is) going to be huge for us because that’s really going to expand our market from just Lansing, and what we can do in person, to the national market,” Garrett said.

In addition, she and her mother will be able to link their store to Etsy, and also afford access to bigger events such as twoday festivals.

“I think what appealed to all of the judges was that it was very well thought out,” Stucko said.

“All of them showed passion for what they did, as a business instructor … I think passion is key. “(Brianna) expressed that really well. I don’t think it matters what your product is, but if you’re passionate and you really in it, other people can see that and it’s easier to buy into that product.”

To find out more about “BubblesRFun,” go to https://bubblesrfun.com/.

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MLK Day of Service is April 12 LCC’s 400 Years of African American History Committee will host the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Friday, April 12.

Employees and students will venture into the Lansing community to volunteer and give back to honor Dr. King and his legacy.

The day of service starts at 7:30 a.m. in the Michigan Room in the Gannon Building, with breakfast and an inspirational speaker.

After, the attendees will split up and head out into the community to volunteer.

For more information, email Jonathan Rosewood at rosewooj@lcc.edu.

Open gym basketball is back at LCC LCC’s Gannon Gym is open again for all students to play basketball.

On Mondays and Wednesdays the gym is open from noon to 2 p.m., as well as on Sundays from 7 to 9 p.m. To participate, students must have a current LCC ID. LCC Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Ingram will be running the open gym sessions. For more information, call the athletic office at (517) 483-1610.

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Radio WLNZ reaches silver anniversary

By Sarah Barney Associate Editor For 25 years, LCC’s radio station 89.7 WLNZ has been broadcasting music and programs to the Mid-Michigan area and beyond.

While the station began as “Lansing’s Jazz, Blues and News Station,” it has since expanded to almost every genre imaginable.

“We aren’t like a typical radio station; it’s not like you tune in and just hear country music or just hear rock music or anything else,” LCC Radio General Manager Daedalian Lowry explained. “We try to be as expansive … as inclusive as possible. As a result, during the day you might hear anything from rock to hip-hop to pop, folk music. It goes everywhere.”

The radio station is also involved in a number of community events every year.

Some of the highlights include Blues Fest, Cardboard Classic and Silver Bells in the City.

Lowry estimates that the station participates in about 15 to 20 events throughout the year.

“My goal with the station, ever since

I’ve been here, is to make sure we’re focused on the community and LCC itself,” Lowry said.

The station consists of one full-time staff member, Lowry, a handful of parttime staff, five student workers and around 30 volunteers.

Gabe Chimienti, an LCC sophomore majoring in business, currently does social media work for the radio.

Although he was mostly looking for marketing experience, he has gained knowledge in more areas such as handling soundboards.

“I never thought I was going to be doing this stuff,” Chimienti said. “But then going on air and all that, it teaches you a lot about social interaction. It’s a lot different. You have to pretend like you’re talking to a lot of people, but you’re all alone.”

Chimienti said he also likes that the station plays a lot of local artists, and enjoys the “Mitten Mayhem” program that plays local rap music on Sunday nights.

As for Lowry’s favorite part about being involved with the station, it all ties into community.

Photo by Sarah Barney

General Manager Daedalian Lowry of WLNZ (right) instructs radio station worker Gabe Chimienti on using the sound board.

“I love working with the students,” Lowry said. “I also love the fact that we are very much promoting community and the college and what it does. Trying

to get the word out about local Michigan music, those things, I absolutely love it.”

For more information on the radio station or to listen, visit https://lcc.edu/radio/

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Japanese Club shares culture, friendship

By Islam Amir Staff Writer The Japanese Club is one of the multicultural student organizations at LCC. It aims to promote Japanese language, culture and friendship.

The club meets every Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:50 p.m. in GB 1242.

Club President Hiroko Taniguchi said: “We have done so much this year, including a field trip to the Meijer Garden in Grand Rapids, (and trips to a) Japanese book store, grocery store and a Japanese restaurant in Novi, Mich. We have also done multiple fundraisings on campus to support out student activities.”

Hiroko shared why she joined this group and what she is hoping to gain.

“I lived in Japan most of my life and I try to share my experiences of living my life in Japan, or cultural

Photo by Islam Amir

Members of the LCC Japanese Club enjoy a recent field trip to a Japanese restaurant.

perspective on different things,” Hiroko said. “It has been a really great experience for me personally.

“I would say our adviser (Mieko Philips), who teaches Japanese courses at LCC, and I are the two experts in Japanese in terms of the language.

Japanese is my first language and I am still more fluent in Japanese than I am in English after being here over one and a half years in the United States.”

Club Treasurer Adam Szymborski shared why he joined the group.

“I joined the Japanese Club because I am really interested in the Japanese culture and I wanted to have fun while learning through fun activities,” Szymborski said.

For more information, or to join the club, send an email to the Adviser Mieko Philips at philipm@lcc.edu, or visit the club’s Facebook page.

CAMPUS COMMENTARY

Photo Editor Brynne Luter recently spoke to several LCC students during the 60th anniversary for The Lookout. She asked them:

“Why do you think it is important for LCC to have a newspaper?”

Dakeyia Scott, 40, Sociology

Devin Stewart, 19, Mathematics

Emma Meaton, 18, General

Rahma Ziad, 21, Biology

“I think it's important for LCC to have a newspaper because it highlights students’ accomplishments and, in return, it builds self-esteem and confidence.”

“It gives students a chance to have actual real-life experience in writing for a newspaper instead of just learning about it in writing classes.”

“I think it’s important because then students can also see what’s going on around campus and see what other people are accomplishing and producing.”

“I think it’s important that LCC has a newspaper on campus because it’s readily available information.”

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Jones-Reiser boasts many talents, skills

By Maddie Toles Sports Editor As the president of Black Student Union, a philosophy major, and an experienced campaign worker, Hannah Jones-Reiser has an impressive resumé at just 21.

Not only a dedicated club leader, Jones-Reiser also plays the cello, writes poetry, paints and manages a busy school schedule with her job at Student Life.

A third-year student at LCC, Jones-Reiser has plans to attend Virginia Commonwealth University to major in philosophy, with a focus in ethics and public policy. With dreams of becoming a mediator, Jones-Reiser said she would like to pursue law, but focus in small disputes rather than corporate lawsuits.

Jones-Reiser, growing up in a predominately white school, said part of

her passion is being surrounded by a community in Black Student Union, and being able to be a leader. One of her advisers for the club, Robin Moore, reiterated this in her description of Jones-Reiser.

“Hannah is a natural born leader,” Moore said. “Intelligent, a go-getter, she’s committed and devoted to the Black Student Union. She has done nothing but show enthusiasm and hard work in her position. And we’re happy to have her as our president.”

Jones-Reiser attributes her involvement in many activities to her mother, saying that she was passionate about getting her children involved in many different creative aspects.

Along with her creative side, her mother has also raised her with political experience, taking her out to campaign rallies from a young age.

“My mom used to take me out to cam-

Photo by Maddie Toles

Hannah Jones-Reiser works in Student Life at LCC.

paign for Governor Granholm, so I’ve been in it since day one,” Jones-Reiser said. “I worked at the House of Repre-

sentatives here for David LaGrand, and then I interned for him on his campaign in Grand Rapids that got him into his seat. And then I was also the financial adviser on his friend’s Kent county commissioner race.”

While this builds an impressive resume, Jones-Reiser admitted she wants to affect more change than she can working on campaign trails.

Being a philosophy major, Jones-Reiser has a very specific view on life. One of her favorite sayings, “lover of fate,” describes this perfectly.

She said she wants to go with the flow and remind people that no matter what circumstance they face, it can be overcome.

Jones-Reiser described her life in a comical manner as a “day-by-day operation.” However, as her adviser and fellow coworkers have mentioned – she’s living her life with intentionality.

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Softballers dominate Glen Oaks twice

By Maddie Toles Sports Editor The softball Stars won both games of a doubleheader against Glen Oaks, in dominant fashion, on April 2, improving the team’s overall record to 10-12. LCC’s conference record improved to 4-0.

The first contest, a win of 13-1, and the second, 17-2, each lasted five innings.

LCC Head Coach Marc Kibby said the women are shining through offensively.

“Our bats are starting to come together,” Kibby noticed about the first week of conference play. “We don’t have to depend on one person hitting. The offense is definitely picking up, and it’s making it easier for our pitchers to pitch.”

This is a highlight for the team, as Kibby noted that offense was something he had wanted to focus on.

“Hitting was part of what we were trying to improve on,” Kibby said. “The main thing is to continue to improve every game, whether that’s hitting or defense. (We want) to improve every aspect we can, so we’re ready for any post-season game we might get into.”

Freshman and left fielder Mattie Leece shone through in the second game, recording three runs and two hits. Leece tied with sophomore Hannah Hall for a game high of four RBIs. Hall recorded her own highlights with two hits and two runs.

Kibby nodded to both Leece and Hall for improving since the spring trip, stating they have been able to put the game together well.

Despite it still being early in the season, Kibby said the women are preparing themselves for the post-season, and hopefully, national tournaments. In order to prepare for this, Kibby stressed that softball is more mental than physical, and he has a certain mentality that he demonstrates for the team.

“My goal is to get you guys to play a perfect game,” Kibby shared. “I’m never a happy coach. Once we get to play that perfect game, then guess what? Next day we do another perfect game. That’s my goal as a coach.”

The women were scheduled to face off against Ancilla College on Saturday, April 6 in a doubleheader at LCC’s home, Ranney Park.

Photo by Brynne Luter

LCC freshman Mercedes Cole pitches in the first game against the Kalamazoo Cougars on March 26.

Late-game surges fuel pair of LCC baseball wins

By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer After the past two seasons of excellence, expecting LCC’s baseball team to continue that trend was easy.

But, as mentioned all season, the beginning of this season was anything but easy.

Despite that, the Stars have not missed a step.

After sweeping Schoolcraft in the doubleheader on April 2, LCC was 8-0 in conference play. The first game ended 9-2 and the second 7-4.

Just looking at the scores, the wins seem decisive. But the Stars found their stride late in the game, scoring five runs in the sixth inning of both contests.

Early in the games, LCC Baseball Head Coach Jordan Keur said, the Stars often had runners in scoring position but did not take advantage.

“Credit to them for making plays when they needed to,” Keur said. “Couple of double-plays got (Schoolcraft) out of the innings. But I think … our approach changed and we talked about that. Keeping the same approach, whether there is guys on base versus nobody on base … that’s got to stay the same.

“Toward the end of the game we put some good atbats together. (We) had a couple home runs that really picked us up.”

Keur said he is proud of the way the team rebounded from being down early in both games.

“Credit these guys. I was proud of these guys for

Photo by Brynne Luter

LCC sophomore Grant Jebbia pitches during the second game on April 2 against Schoolcraft College at Westside Park in Lansing.

how they battled,” Keur said. “They stayed (focused).

They didn’t panic when they got down and that’s the sign of a good team.”

LCC’s offense has been well-rounded all season and it showed again against the Ocelots.

In the 9-2 victory, sophomore Christian Petre hit a home run and had four RBIs, while freshman Ethan Collick drove in two runs and also hit a dinger.

In the second half of the doubleheader, two other Stars stepped up. The team was led by freshmen Cameron Hart and Craig Palidar. Hart and Palidar both hit home runs, with Hart scoring two runs and adding a double. Palidar finished with two RBIs. LCC has taken to Keur’s aggressive coaching style and it is translating into success for the Stars.

“I’ve been really happy with how we’re running the bases,” Keur said. “Not only just stealing bases, but how were running bases and putting pressure on the (pitchers). That’s something we’ve been really hitting home on is putting pressure on the other team; forcing them to make plays.

“It’s evident with our play and how we run the bases. (We’re) preaching aggressiveness. I’m never going to be mad at guys getting thrown out for being too aggressive.”

The Stars were scheduled to play April 5 at home, and on the road April 6, against Macomb CC. LCC’s next home doubleheader is Friday, April 12 against Jackson College.

The first game starts at 2 p.m. at Westside Park on Lansing’s west side.

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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT

Baseball player Stygles loves hitting The Lookout Sports Editor Maddie Toles recently spoke to Michael Stygles, a pitcher for the LCC men’s baseball team. The sophomore from DeWitt offered a look into the story of his baseball career.

When and why did you start playing baseball?

“I started playing baseball probably when I was about 3 or 4. Both of my brothers played, and my dad was really into baseball so I started to pick it up. I’ve loved it ever since.”

What do you like most about being out on the diamond playing baseball?”

“I like hitting the most, that’s what I’m best at. I actually got a scholarship to play somewhere to go hit. That’s why hitting is my favorite thing to do.”

What’s your favorite memory of playing baseball?

“My junior year we went to the state semi-finals, and we ended up losing but I pitched a complete game. Even though I wasn’t hitting, it was probably the most fun game I’ve ever had – especially playing at Michigan State. I just pitched one of my best games, and the whole town was there because I’m from DeWitt. There were a lot of people there.”

Do you have any athletic role models?

“The biggest role model is probably my dad. He’s the hardest worker I know. He has went through a lot of health issues in the past. The way he’s worked to overcome those and to be a hard worker, he’s teaching my brothers and I to be the best men we can. He’s probably my biggest role model, not just in baseball – but in life and everything. He’s always been there for me.”

Is there anything you’re working on in

your baseball game?

“I’m just trying to get better. I always want to continue to be better. The goal is to play for as long as I can. I know it’s going to come to an end sometime, but for right now I’m just trying to get better each day.”

Anything you can learn from your new coach, Jordan Keur?

“He knows what’s he doing, he’s a great coach. He’s a guy you want to play for, you don’t want to disappoint. He’s fun to play for, he knows what he’s talking about …

He’s really good for our team I think, by pushing us.”

What are your plans after LCC? “Going to Oakland. I’m thinking I’m going to study some sort of business; not really sure yet. Hopefully I can have a career in baseball, but if not, I’ll just do something in business.”

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COACH’S SPOTLIGHT

New baseball coach Keur seeks aggressive play Staff Writer Brodee Gillam recently caught up with LCC Baseball Head Coach Jordan Keur.

Keur was on the Michigan State baseball coaching staff for the past four seasons as an assistant before being hired to lead the LCC squad. Keur played for MSU’s baseball team from 2010-2013.

What made you want to coach baseball?

“I come from a sports family and a family full of coaches. There hasn’t been one specific moment in my life that made me want to become a baseball coach. I would say it’s always been a dream of mine to one day be able to coach baseball for a living.”

Why did you choose Lansing Community College's baseball program?

“I grew up in Grand Rapids, but have

spent a good part of my life in Lansing (10 years). I would consider Lansing home for me, and to be able to stay home while continuing my coaching career was a dream come true for me. “ What are you excited about this year?

“I’m looking forward to continuing to grow my relationship with the players. They are a great group of guys that love to work and compete day in and day out.”

What is one key factor you want to add to the program as the new head coach?

“I want our guys to be known for playing the game the right way. We’re going to play hard and put pressure on the other teams to make plays from the first pitch to the last.”

Do you feel a higher amount of pressure, given the circumstances in which you were hired?

“No, I don’t feel any sort of pressure with the circumstance in which I was hired. I told the guys that we’re going to continue to learn from each other as the year goes on, and at the end of the day baseball is baseball; nothing changes in that aspect.”

How would you describe your coaching style, in practice as well as in games?

“I’m going to bring the same energy and passion each and every day, whether it is practice or a game. I want our team to be the aggressor, force the action and put pressure on the other teams to make plays.”

While you were at Michigan State as an assistant, the Spartans were near the top in stolen bases each year. Is that something you are going to try to translate at LCC? “That all depends on players and personnel. I would love for everyone to be able to steal bases, but in reality that isn’t always the case. What I want to bring to this team is a certain aggressive style on the bases (stolen bases, going first to third, dirt-ball reads, taking the extra base … etc.) all of those things put pressure on the other teams to make plays. That is ultimately what I want from our team on the bases. That has been a big emphasis these first couple weeks with the guys and they’ve done an awesome job.”

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‘Pageant Play’ has tiaras, invisible toddlers

By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor “Pageant Play” debuted in the Gannon Building’s Black Box Theatre featuring LCC students, an alumni member and two invisible children represented by pageant gowns.

“Pageant Play” began March 29 and 30 with additional shows Friday and Saturday, April 5 and 6, and a matinee on Sunday, April 7.

“It was very clear that the dresses were the kids,” said audience member and LCC theater student Sommer Bouknight. “That form of acting can be very hard, but I enjoyed it. I know everybody in the cast. It was fun to watch the chase and I just really liked the show.”

By the end of the production, cast members were in brawls and chasing after one another on stage and near the audience.

Audience members not only enjoyed the chase, but cast member Bob, played

by LCC alumni Ben Guenther, commented on how he too enjoyed his role.

“It’s crazy, but I definitely loved the chase scene; just getting to run around, getting a workout while the show is go-

ing and getting to interact differently in the space,” Guenther said.

Guenther’s character is an enthusiastic dancer, pageant guru and consultant.

He unknowingly helps “mother” Marge (LCC student Bobbi Newman) to win pageant money from her kidnapped daughter, Puddle, to free her incarcerated boyfriend from jail.

“I’ve danced for like 14 years, but the pageantry part is way not me,” Guenther said. “This play was a lot different for me.

Looking down at the ground and pretending that there is a 4-year-old girl standing there is very difficult, but very fun.”

As Guenther’s character aided Puddle and Marge to win the Miss Supreme Queen title, a rival consultant schemed alongside an enthused pageant mother, Pinky, to help her daughter win the crown.

“I based a lot of it off of my childhood,” said LCC student Nicole May, who played Pinky. “I grew up in Missouri, so there was always that more drawn-out southern women who (was) in it to win it.”

May’s pageant-obsessed character plays a villain who the audience begins to sympathize with. She flashes back to

Photo by Shauna Stocken

Pageant moms Pinky and Marge fight with escaped convict Buddy over an invisible “child.”

childhood memories and traumas reminiscent of her youthful pageant days with her eccentric pageant mother.

“With kids, we want so much for them that we project the things that we

didn’t quite get ourselves,” May said.

The production cost $10 at the door for general admission and $5 for students.

Donations were encouraged and support LCC theater student scholarships.

Ways for hopping into Easter fun in Lansing area

By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor For many people, the celebration of Easter, Sunday, April 21, is a Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus.

In addition to attending church services, or for others using the day to celebrate the spring weather with loved-ones, the Lansing area offers many events.

Kean’s Store Company, 406 S. Jefferson Street, Mason: The Easter bunny is coming to the Kean’s Store Company early, Saturday, April 13 and Saturday, April 20, from noon to 2 p.m.

“Kean’s has had the Easter bunny as a visitor for over 20 years,” said Kean’s Marketing Manager Meggie Wren, 24.

I can remember the same bunny being there when I was little.”

Wren’s mother purchased the business in 2000 from the Wrens’ grandfather; the family business continues the tradition of selling toys and candy, as it had since opening in 1928.

“Kean’s is always a fun, unique stop

with the charm of a 90-year-old business,” Wren said. “The candy selection is great and nostalgic for all ages. Toys are hand selected; we love buying toys that you can’t find elsewhere.”

While the children visit the Easter bunny, parents can shop Kean’s selec-

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Wren family members visit the Easter bunny in 2018 .

tion of slime, stuffed animals, sweet treats and more.

“We have some baskets made up with grass and cellophane; they just need to be filled with toys and candy, or whatever other Easter goodies you find,” Wren said.

Photos with the Easter bunny are encouraged and the event is free of charge.

Egg hunt on the Capitol lawn, 110 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing: The annual Easter egg hunt at the Capitol lawn is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon.

The free event included not only an egg hunts for various ages groups, but also face-painting, clowns, zoo animals, prizes and more.

The additional activities are for guests of all ages and the egg hunt is designed for children 12 years old and younger.

Capital Prime restaurant offers Easter celebration, 2324 Showtime Dr., Lansing: Fine dine at Capital Prime for an Easter brunch buffet, including traditional cuisine, prime rib carving station and an omelet bar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

While enjoying brunch or visiting for Easter dinner children can enjoy a visit from the Easter bunny from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to the standard menu items, Easter dinner will include prime rib and a fish special from 3 to 9 p.m.

For pricing and to reserve a table today, call (517) 377-7463. Capital Prime is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Easter Day. Doggie Easter egg hunt and kids’ eggstravaganza, 1601 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing: Hawk Island Park will offer an Easter egg hunt for families and their dogs including games, crafts, face painting and photos with the Easter bunny.

The doggie egg hunt and kids’ eggstravaganza take place, Saturday, April 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. for the child’s egg hunt, which starts at 2:30 p.m.

The doggie egg hunt begins at 3 p.m.

Children 8 years and older get in for $8, with an additional charge of $3 per vehicle for county residents and $5 for all non-residents.

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April 8 - 21, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout

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Arts and Entertainment

Join LCC Cheer squad this spring LCC Cheer is holding tryouts Sunday, April 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the LCC gym on the third floor of the Gannon Building.

Requirements include taking at least one LCC credit, weekly availability, prior cheerleading knowledge and a positive attitude.

Interested students can preregister by emailing lansingcc.cheer@gmail.com.

Psych Club hosts ‘Hypnotist Show’

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LCC dancers Quintas Nelson and Kurstina Simmons prepare for the annual LCC dance concert, “Back to Our Roots,” scheduled for April 12 to 14.

Concert goes ‘Back to Roots’

By Shauna Stocken A&E Editor Travel back through time at the annual LCC Performing Arts Department’s spring dance concert, “Back to Our Roots” April 12 to 14.

Auditions took place before Christmas, according to LCC Director Vickie Diebold. After this, 13 LCC student dancers and nine choreographers began preparing for the show.

“The theme is that all of the choreographers are going back to their own particular roots and choreographing a piece from someone that has inspired them along the way,” Diebold said.

“They are all dancers and all historically important to their genre.”

“Back to Our Roots” will take place in Dart Auditorium. Shows are Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, at 8 p.m. There is also a matinee on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.

Returning to dance in her second spring concert is LCC transfer student and dance major Kurstina Simmons, 19.

This year, Simmons will perform in

six dances, her favorite being the hiphop piece.

“It’s unique because hip-hop dance doesn’t have just one pioneer; it comes from the community,” Simmons said.

“For this piece it’s … an evolution of hip-hop. It’s been so much fun seeing the parallels between hip-hop from the ‘80s and ‘90s to today.”

Simmons explained she decided to return to the spring concert because it was an excellent experience for her as a life-long dancer; to be able to work with different choreographers on various dance forms.

“LCC has helped me grow as a dancer because they don't try to mold you into a stereotype," Simmons said.

"They see your individuality and help you grow from that."

Also attending LCC for the personalized dance experience is second-year student and dance major Timothy Brown Jr., 19.

“LCC (does) have a lot of good classes, and I’ve met some nice teachers,” Brown said. “If you’re in my situation and trying to dance they also

have dance classes: ballet, jazz, tap and modern, so it’s a nice warmup for transferring to another university.”

Brown, who has been dancing since kindergarten, said he is eager to perform five dances in his first spring dance concert.

“You could say that I like the two ballet pieces most because they both have such meaning,” Brown said. “One of the dances is by (LCC) student chorographers Samantha and Wolfgang; their dance theme is (provoking) thoughts.

They came up with a dance where the audience gets to interact. It’s about the audience's point of view and how they see the dance.”

The approximately hour-and-a-half long concert welcomes guests of all ages and is free to attend. Donations are encouraged.

“Donations go toward the dance scholarships for students who need help,” Diebold said. “It’s a wonderful way to bring people together with the concert, ‘Back to Our Roots,’ and everybody is going back to a place of inspiration.”

Dart Auditorium is located at 500 N. Capitol Ave. in Lansing.

Join the next LCC Psychology Club event and gain information about becoming a member while enjoying a “Hypnotist Show.”

The show is presented in LCC’s Gannon Building, room 2214, on Wednesday, April 10 from 3 to 5 p.m.

According to the LCC website, the purpose of the Psychology Club is to give registered students a better understanding of the theories and concepts of psychology.

Admission is free. For more information, contact Club Adviser Kandy McKeown at mckeowk3@lcc.edu.

Capital Area Film Festival coming The 2019 Capital Area Film Festival will feature over 150 films and 100 bands, musicians and more throughout the Lansing area.

All-access festival passes are available for the festival starting Thursday, April 11 at 5:15 p.m. with a Red Carpet Premiere at Impression 5 Science Center.

The festival ends on Sunday, April 21 with seven films showing throughout the day, from noon to 7 p.m.

To purchase tickets and for a list of all films featured in the festival visit, https://capitalcityfilmfest.com/.

Old Town to have ‘Taste and Tour’ Purchase tickets now for the annual Old Town “Taste and Tour” festival and participate in sampling delicious foods from local restaurants and retailers.

The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 24 throughout Old Town.

Check-in begins at the OTCA office, located at 1232 Turner St. General admission cost $25 if purchased early and $30 on the day of the event. The cost will grant one adult access for the tour.

Access to the tour is $15 for children with the purchase of one adult ticket.

For ticket info, a list of vendors and to purchase tickets, visit, https://www.lansing.org/.

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reviews

Korea House: fine dining in East Lansing

By Sejin Lee Freelance writer As a native Korean, I was asked a few times to recommend good Korean restaurants.

There are several Korean restaurants in East Lansing including Galbi King, Korea House and Big Mom’s House.

I recently visited Korea House Restaurant at 978 Trowbridge Road in East Lansing.

It is open Monday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

I visited in the afternoon; half of the tables were already full. The restaurant has a simple interior with wooden walls, tables and some figures wearing Korean traditional costumes on the bulkhead.

As I opened the menu, pictures of familiar food welcomed me. I found Korean words alongside English names with short descriptions of the cuisines.

That was a kind explanation for people who are unfamiliar with Korean food to easily imagine how the taste would be.

Photo By Sejin Lee

Pictured is the Kimchi Fried Rice plate at the Korean House.

The restaurant has many options including appetizers, rice, fried rice, soup, a vegetable menu, hot pot, meat & sea-

food specials, BBQ specials, a stir pan fried menu, noodles and even a sushi bar.

Among those, I chose Kimchi Fried Rice. Kimchi is a basic side dish made of cabbage with spicy seasoning. If the Kimchi tastes good, I can assume that the general taste of the food at the restaurant would be good.

The fried rice was red and looked spicy. The chopped Kimchi had a spicy taste and the rice mixed well with it.

From a native Korean’s perspective, it is important to balance the spiciness and saltiness because if you add too much Kimchi, the dish would be too spicy and salty. If you add too little, it would taste plain.

The Kimchi fried rice I had was balanced well. The egg on the top also had a good taste when mixed with the rice.

And the dish had a kind of smoky flavor.

It was acceptably spicy for me. If it is too spicy, the miso soup along with the rice helps relieve the spiciness.

My meal cost $11.80 without tax. That is not cheap. However, if you want to experience Korean food, it is worth it.

For more information, visit koreahouse.us.

Young the Giant’s ‘Mirror Master’ fun, not amazing

By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer Young the Giant’s newest album “Mirror Master,” which was released Oct. 18, 2018, is a fun alternative indie album.

Sameer Gadhia, the lead singer, has an interesting voice that is instantly recognizable. However, the album still manages to make each song distinct.

The vibe of the album is very relaxed and chill. It serves as good background music for studying, or as driving music that can keep someone sane in traffic.

Even with the chill vibe, there is big swells and fun rock parts to jam out and slow ballads that would be good for a slow dance.

My biggest complaint is that while some of the lyrics are quite genius and poetic, other songs are repetitive and leave me wanting to skip them after one run through of the chorus.

The song “Simplify” is my personal favorite. It shows a bit of a harder edge of the music, but has a more conventional vocal track.

Other songs use modern music technology to its fullest extent. A sense of curiosity leads a listener into

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the next song as vocals are layered to give an ethereal effect with the precision of harmonies.

Young the Giant is known for this style of music. Its older music made me wide eyed at the way technology and layering of sounds worked so well together.

The music is not a big move from the sound the band has always had.

It is worth a listen but I was hoping the band had evolved and pushed the boundaries of music.

I was hoping for the wonder I had with some of Young the Giant’s earlier music.

New horror movie ‘Us’ illustrates duality quite well

By Brodee Gillam Staff Writer It is safe to say, director Jordan Peele has the blueprint for a horror film with a socially conscious undertone.

That blueprint is a scary movie that all can enjoy; a movie that can spark debates about the true meaning of the movie, and how to interpret all of the “Easter eggs” Peele sprinkles in throughout.

Peele used this blueprint to create one of the most beloved films of 2017: “Get Out.” He followed up this year with “Us,” a movie in which we are our own worst enemy.

Without spoiling anything past the 20-minute mark, the movie illustrates the concept of duality beautifully.

The time on the clock is 11:11, the passage that is repeated throughout the movie is Jeremiah 11:11 and the score of the game on TV is 11-11.

These are all simple things that fans do not need to notice to enjoy the movie, but easily make the film better.

The film stars Winston Duke and Lupita Nyong’o, both of whom were in the 2018 film “Black Panther.”

Duke and Nyong’o play the mother (Adelaide) and the father (Gabe) of the Wilson family.

Their son Jason, played by Evan Alex, and daughter Zora, played by

Shahadi Wright Joseph, carry their own weight as well Nyong’o was particularly astounding.

“Us” and its plot are predicated on both of Nyong’o’s characters, Wilson and Red, and her ability to portray two completely different characters.

While the cast did have to play two different parts, most of them were just primitive and animalistic, while Nyong’o had a character with a story and a personality.

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Girls & Sports

By Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein

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14|opinion

april 8 - 21, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — through ashlee’s eyes —

Mental health doesn’t have a price tag Ashlee buhler editor in chief

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enough. To make matters worse, insurance companies and the healthcare system make it extremely difficult for people who are struggling to get the help they need.

Anti-depressants can sometimes cost around $100 out of pocket, depending on your insurance. Seeing a therapist can cost upwards of $200 for a one-hour session.

Now imagine you’re a traumatized survivor of a mass shooting (or any other traumatic event) and need to see a therapist once a week.

Regardless of whether you’re a student or not, you can expect to break the bank unless you’ve got some sort of financial support — which not everyone is fortunate enough to have.

In my opinion, a person’s mental health is just as important as their physical health.

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It has been a difficult couple of weeks for the Parkland (Florida) community. Just a few weeks after the one-year anniversary of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, two survivors took their own lives within the same week.

The suicides have led many to question how mental illnesses are treated in the healthcare system. Unlike doctor visits for your average sicknesses, therapy and counseling is expensive and oftentimes not covered by insurance companies.

While tragedies like the Stoneman Douglas shooting eventually fade from view, it’s evident that the pain, trauma and feelings of guilt may never end for some survivors.

This is why mental health care is vitally important for everyone.

Mental illnesses are already stigmatized

A total of 129 Americans die by suicide each day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That is far too many.

Access to mental help and resources should be a human right, especially because so many people live with mental illnesses. You can’t put a price tag on somebody’s life. One day I hope everyone is able to get the help they need and deserve.

— sarah’s stance —

Let’s start talking about legalizing sex work At first, Veronica Monet’s client offered her $500 in cash to come to his house and offer her services.

When she arrived, his offer changed to a check for $500. She realized he didn’t intend to pay her and confronted him, at which point he became violent.

She was trapped with him and didn’t leave until she was torn and bleeding. After that, she still didn’t go to the police.

She knew how they treated prostitutes who reported rape, and knew she would either be ignored or laughed at. Instead, she did her best to put out the word about him.

That wasn’t enough. Three weeks later, another sex worker was raped by him, but this time he stabbed his victim in the

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face as well.

This was the story Monet told The Daily Beast in 2014. The story still serves as a reminder of what it is like for sex workers while prostitution is illegal.

In 2016, London-based human rights organization Amnesty International published its views on legalizing sex work.

It states that: “The stigmatized and

criminalized nature of sex work routinely forces sex workers to operate at the margins of society in clandestine and dangerous environments with little recourse to safety or state protection.

“As a result, sex workers face an increased risk of violence and abuse, and such crimes against them often go unreported, under-investigated and/or unpunished, offering perpetrators impunity.”

It makes sense that making sex work legal, as it is in brothels in Nevada, would create safer environments where rape would happen less often.

In brothels such as the Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Nevada, STD’s and STI’s are also prevented with routine checks and

use of condoms.

Indoor prostitution was briefly legal in Rhode Island between 2003 and 2009 due to a loophole caused by a State Supreme Court ruling.

A 2014 paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research analyzed the data from this period and found that rape offenses and gonorrhea incidences declined for the overall population.

While it seems pretty clear that legalizing would bring only benefits, I think part of the issue is that not enough people think about it.

I’d love it if people started talking more about this issue so that more people can realize the benefits, and sex workers can enjoy the safety they deserve.

— islam’s insights —

Eliminate hate; it’s time to take some action They are so many hate crimes directed at someone’s age, religion, gender, ethnicity and so on. But apparently we do not hear about some of these crimes from the media.

Why? Simply because there is a bias within the media to show whatever side it wants to share.

China’s “re-education” policy is a major attack on Muslim people and their faith, yet everyone around the world has remained largely silent. We do not have to be intellectuals to understand why people are be-

ing forced into camps, beaten to death, or forced to go against their religion practices.

Government leaders are being forced to remain silent due to Chinese pressure on most country’s economic institutions and their ties to China. We choose to talk about how Kylie Jenner tried cereal and milk for the first time, but we ignore some serious issues occurring around the world today.

Today, millions of our Muslim brothers and sisters are being slaughtered, forced

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out of their homes, and even killed in their house of worship.

What can we do about these issues?

Well, start raising awareness in your local community. For Muslim communities, a choice between living free and dictatorship should not be too difficult.

In freedom, you can live as a Muslim with safety and dignity. Under dictatorship, as China shows us, you can end up in a re-education camp, or worse, be slaughtered.

It is time we take actions and act as global citizens, and not worry about being harmed for speaking the truth.

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april 8 - 21, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —

New Zealand bans guns; we should, too All it took was one mass shooting for New Zealand to spring into action.

Less than a week after a gunman opened fire in a mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, claiming 50 lives, the country’s prime minister announced the ban of all assault rifles, high-capacity magazines and military style semi-automatic rifles.

Meanwhile, with nearly 2,000 mass shootings since the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, the United States has done little

in the way of gun control.

The staff at The Lookout is disappointed with how President Trump is spending his time in office. The shooting in New Zealand reminds us all that protecting our country’s people should be a top priority. However, it appears that President Trump cares more about building a $5.7 billion wall on the border to keep immigrants out of the country.

Rest assured, nothing that is happening at the border leads to as many deaths as gun violence committed by

American citizens. So how many more lives have to be lost for the United States to do what New Zealand did in just six days?

Trump declared a national emergency over the wall ordeal that lasted 35 days. However, the facts just don’t add up with his claims that undocumented immigrants are entering the country at the border in unprecedented numbers, and that they are to blame for the influx of drugs coming into the country.

Data shows that majority of immi-

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ce Following are verbatim excerpts from The Lookout, highlighting news and information from the 2013-14 school year.

The Lookout, which was founded in 1959, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year: Sept. 3, 2013: After a summer filled with sounds of construction, dust flying everywhere and countless trucks going back and forth, the LCC Arts & Sciences Building is finally complete and open for the fall semester. The $31 million project started in November of

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Nov. 25, 2013: Both LCC cross country teams placed in the top 10 in the 2013 NJCAA Division I National Meet Nov. 9 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The women finished fourth overall out of 34 teams and the men finishing 10th.

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grants enter the country legally, with a visa, and then overstay their welcome.

Data also shows that the vast majority of narcotics enter the country through legal ports.

The facts do not lie. Illegal immigration is worthy of discussion, but at this point in time it’s not the biggest problem the United States faces.

With his remaining time in office, we hope that President Trump will focus on other more pressing issues. Gun control would be the perfect place to start.

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A Look at Yesteryear For the women, LCC freshman Alison Dible finished 20th out of 281 runners with a 3.1-mile time of 19:14.

Jan. 27, 2014: For first-semester students, finding places to park may be overwhelming. LCC is working with a fairly new Pay-By-Space system that has had some students quite confused when they arrived on their first day. LCC student Hailey Kingsley said traffic at LCC can be confusing. “I feel like even if I get here early there is so much traffic in the ramps,”

said Kingsley.

April 14, 2014: As the medicinal marijuana movement and the legalization battles continue to gain more momentum, Lansing Community College introduces a new organization.

The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) is new to campus. NORML’s goal is to further push the legalization of marijuana, as well as educating individuals on the positive subject matter related to marijuana.

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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By Ashlee Buhler Editor in Chief The Lookout has been LCC’s watchdog on campus for the last 60 years. From keeping students and staff informed on the latest news to covering events around campus— The Lookout has been there for it all.

The current Lookout staff held a celebration on April 1 to commemorate six decades of the newspaper’s publication.

More than 50 students, staff and faculty stopped in throughout the afternoon to look through old issues of the paper and eat some cake. Roughly 30 people filled out surveys in exchange for a free Lookout T-shirt.

A few alumni of The Lookout came to the celebration as well, including past editors Marilyn Hobrla (1980-81), Jeff Wilson (1982-83) and Aaron Wilton

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(2017-18).

Wilson shared a memory that stood out to him from his time at The Lookout.

“We typed things out on typewriters and handed them over to professional typesetters to make the galley proofs,” he said. “It was a much more intensive process than it may be now.

“At times we would stay up all night and work to make the deadline. At that point, to my knowledge, the newspaper never came out late. I think each of us said, ‘It’s not going to happen on our watch.’ So we did what it took to make sure we hit those deadlines.”

Adviser Larry Hook said he appreciates everyone who came to the celebration.

“The Lookout staff would like to thank all those who attended and showed interest in our history,” he said. “It was a lot of fun.”

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