Volume 61, Issue 3 Sept. 30 - Oct. 13, 2019 Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
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Student Nate Bennett perseveres through struggles with epilepsy Page >>> 5
Prime Music Festival a weekend-long exhibition of music and mayhem
PHOTO FINISH LCC cross country runner Kayla Crawford (center) crosses the finish line with two rivals during the Knight-Raider Invitational Friday, Sept 20, at Riverfront Park in Grand Rapids. Crawford finished 54th in the 8K race, helping the Stars to a sixthplace finish. A total of 26 teams competed in the event, many of which were Division 1 schools. See the full story on page 8.
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‘Mind.Blown.’ among new teaching tools By Shauna Stocken Editor in Chief Departments across LCC’s campus have collaborated in a new series to aid students in free knowledge. Students can learn life and academic skills at the “Mind.Blown.” and “Eat Stuff and Learn Things” on-campus events during weekly and monthly functions. “The Mind.Blown. event was fun and useful,” said LCC student and linguistic major Linda Yang, who attended the first Mind.Blown. event Sept. 4. “I met lots of people that could help (me) throughout the year and learned some skills like time management.” During the first event, “Achieve 360,” signs promoting the event hung in the Gannon Commons. Employees from the Academic Success Department handed out punch cards to guests. Yang said she visited multiple booths, including one with a trauma coordinator and another for CASE Credit Union. Each visit earned her a punch toward free pizza. “We piloted this (function) last year,
with just a couple of pop-up events that we did, to see if students would respond,” said Academic Success Coach Director Carrie Gregg. “We had a really good response from students, so this year we have scheduled events throughout the academic year. We’re sharing all of those events with facility in hopes that they will incentivize students to participate.” According to Gregg, the importance of developing life skills is essential for student success and is often missed during high school. “Schools (K-12) now have to focus so much on academics, standardized testing and all of those things, so we miss some of those life skills,” Gregg said. “Some people get it at home and some people don’t. It just depends on what your environment is.” The Eat Stuff and Learn Things regular programming will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays until Dec. 11, 2019, and from Jan. 15 to April 29, 2020, in the Success Lounge of the StarZone. “I think this will bring awareness to all of the support services, from the Learning
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LCC students Mohammad Almjareesh and David Elam talk with Student Support Specialist Ellie Lambrix (left) at the Mind.Blown. event on Sept. 4 in the Gannon Commons.
Commons (and) library, to the center of Career Development, everybody, all of the support services,” Gregg said. “There are so many of us; it brings all of us together to collaborate with each other, but then it makes students aware
that we’re here and that we have more to offer.” The next Mind.Blown. event is Thursday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons. For a complete list of dates, locations and times, visit lcc.edu.
Free menstrual products in bathrooms approved Board of Trustees approves plan during its Sept. 16 regular meeting
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Free feminine products will soon be available in selected LCC restrooms for a test trial.
By Robin Morales Associate Editor The LCC Board of Trustees on Sept. 16 approved $5,000 toward distributing free menstrual products in the women’s and one-use bathrooms across campus. The motion was drafted and proposed by newest Trustee Samantha Vaive and was approved by a 4-1 vote. Treasurer Larry Meyer was absent from the meeting. Trustee Angela Mathews abstained. Trustee Robert Procter voted “no” due to his stated belief that the qualitative logistics of the motion were too vague. “We (the board) have been talking at great lengths about barriers to success such as food insecurity,” Vaive said. “But an issue that affects more than half of our population has not been brought up.” Vaive described the often unpredictable nature of menstrual cycles and
how the subsequent lack of immediate menstrual products can adversely impact student learning within a college setting. She offered several situational examples to support her argument that tampons and pads ought to be freely offered to all students on campus who need them. “If a student misses a test because of unexpected bleeding, their grades will be drastically impacted,” Vaive said. “And because the topic is still treated as taboo, a student may not feel comfortable explaining why they missed the exam to a faculty member.” During the meeting’s public comments, a board member from the Michigan Democratic Party Cannabis Caucus, Sam Pernick, spoke in support of the motion. “In my view it should be $25,000,” he said. “It should be as much as
needed so the baskets can be filled.” The motion is designed to serve as a sort of preliminary “test-trial.” When the $5,000 are spent, the administration will report to the board on any trends in student usage and provide feedback. With this information, further expansions will be discussed. Thinking long-term, Vaive said she hopes to destigmatize language surrounding menstruation. She said part of this includes creating a culture on campus that is supportive and aware of challenges to menstruating students. “In the best possible case scenario, I would love to see students coming to the (board) meetings and saying that this has been helpful and impacted them,” she said. “That’s the only way we can really see, or the best way, to show the effectiveness of this program.”
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‘One Book’ event kicks off By Kari Eastway Staff Writer The Capital Area One Book event officially kicked off Sept. 18 in the TLC library at LCC, presenting “There, There” by Tommy Orange as the chosen novel. The event is sponsored by the Capital Area District Libraries, the Delta Township District Library and LCC’s library. “There, There” by Tommy Orange, is a 304-page novel, based around history and political fiction in the Native American community. “One of the things here at LCC is that there are not many Native faculty and staff,” said Eva Menefee, an LCC professor and academic adviser who was chosen to help start this year-long event. “Because I work full time here, I’m on main campus, and I’m very outspoken, that’s how they called me on,” Menefee said. “I call myself the resident Indian.” She said “There, There” is a unique novel. “It’s not exactly what any of our other one books that we have chosen is like,” Menefee said. “People, I think, are going to read it and think … ‘this is totally fiction,’ but for some of us it’s not fiction, its reality – especially in the urban Indian community.” The event introduced a new concept this year and brought “elders” from the Native American community onto campus to have discussions with
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Participants received free copies of “There, There” at the “One Book” kickoff on Sept. 18 in the LCC library.
those who attended the event. Elder Susanne Cross stated: “I hope that the young people will learn more about tribal cultures, and that there is more than one culture – more than one tribe. There are certainly some similarities, but each tribe has their own way of being.” Cross is as an associate professor at Michigan State University, where she and Menefee founded the Michigan Indian Day. Students arrived to the event throughout the day; enjoying free copies of the book, the food and speaking with the elders. Alex Delaola, a third-year LCC student, said he enjoyed the festivities. “When I see an event like this, I really appreciate the fact that LCC goes
out of its way to highlight a typically under served community,” Delaola said. “What I hope to see is that … this will propel students to not just ask questions about this culture, but other cultures (as well).” Mindy Babarskis, a reference and instructional librarian and co-coordinator of the Capital Area One Book, played a large role in setting this event up on main campus. “The impact that we have already seen with this book is just educational, in a sense that it’s really opened … my own knowledge,” Babarskis said. “It just helped me have a greater understanding of this nation’s history.” To find out more about the upcoming One Book events, go to https:// www.lcc.edu/library/.
College Night planned for Oct. 17 By Jocelyn Underwood Staff Writer Looking into transferring to a fouryear college? College Night might be the event for you. The annual college fair event is coming up Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Gannon gymnasium, with more than 50 college representatives expected to attend. Students will need to register at the event, or skip all of that hassle and pre-register online. All attendees will need the regis-
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tration barcode to meet with a college representative. There will be free parking available in the Gannon Ramp. There will also be refreshments and light snacks provided. LCC event coordinator Amanda Cho said the event will be helpful for many students. “We would like students to gain insight on over 50 colleges as representatives and vendors come to discuss their various programs, advantages to further their education and trans-
fer opportunities to determine their college or university to reach their academic goals,” Cho said. “Students attend this event annually to meet representatives and vendors in person and ask questions in a college fair setting. “They will walk away with plenty of resources from the colleges and vendors that list how to get started with that particular institution.” For additional information on the event, or to register, go to www.lcc. edu/collegenight.
Open enrollment will be available for new and returning Lansing Community College students starting Monday, Oct. 7 for spring semester. Spring semester courses run Jan. 13 to May 11, 2020. New students can contact the admissions team at (517) 483-1999 or email LCC-Engagement@lcc.edu to schedule a one-on-one admissions visit. Students in need of assistance with admissions, financial aid, academic advising, payment plans, placement testing, orientation and all other LCC services can visit The StarZone. The StarZone is located in LCC’s Gannon Building on the main campus. For more information call (517) 483-5221.
Iron & steel preservation event set The Business & Community Institute (BCI) and LCC’s Technical Careers Division have partnered to present the Iron & Steel Preservation Conference at LCC’s west campus location. The two-day conference, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19, is designed to teach repair, rehabilitation and preservation of metals within various welding disciplines. Participants will learn about steel preservation from local and national experts in the following fields: engineers, designers, builders, contractors, historians, welders, preservationists, steel enthusiasts and craftsmen. To learn more about the conference, or to register, visit lcc.edu/ironsteel. Lansing Community College’s west campus is located at 5708 Cornerstone Drive in Delta Township.
Join ‘Blockktober’ in Old Town Join Lansing Old Town’s first Blocktober Party Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 from 2 to 10 p.m. The event is a revamped version of the annual Oktoberfest celebration for adults 21 and older. Blockobter Party guests are encouraged to dance along with friends to music, watch ax throwing, enjoy a beer from Ozone Brewhouse and much more. Admission is a suggested $10 donation. For more information visit http://iloveoldtown.org/.
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Students attend diversity summit at LCC By Robin Morales Associate Editor Approximately 400 high school students from as far away as Battle Creek filled Dart Auditorium on Friday, Sept. 20 to commence the “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” summit. The event was organized by LCC Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Tonya Bailey. The daylong event sought to bring awareness of educational challenges facing minority students, and equip them with the tools and encouragement to overcome adversity as they enter college. “I want them to leave with the mindset that anything is possible,” said keynote speaker Shon Hart, a premier motivational speaker and Michigan State University graduate. State Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) provided the opening address and touched on the importance of bringing diverse viewpoints to college and the larger community.
“(Diversity) means everyone’s perspective regardless of race, their gender, their sexual orientation … is celebrated and that it’s welcomed; their perspective is valued,” Anthony said. African-Americans still lag behind white counterparts in numerous measures of social integration, according to Anthony. African-Americans are statistically less likely to graduate with college degrees, have access to health care and are less represented in politics. “Sometimes I’m the only one in those rooms (of the state legislature) that looks like me,” Anthony said. “When we send a ton of kids to college … some of those kids need to look like me.” Following her address, students attended workshops which highlighted specific dysfunctions ommonly found in divided communities. Among the topics were employment discrimination, lack of civic engagement and
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State Rep. Sarah Anthony was the opening speaker at the “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” summit at LCC.
colorism in media. LCC Trustee Angela Mathews taught students about how colorism has historically deteriorated Black communities. Colorism is a prejudice to favor individuals of lighter skin tones over darker shades; and to prefer hair styles associated with white women. This is oftentimes a subconscious prejudice, she said. “It (colorism) is going to continue to happen until you, the younger generation, say ‘no more,’” Mathews said. One of the central messages of the event was the importance for minority students to make their voices heard. Anthony said that doing so will more accurately reflect the cultural landscape of LCC, the state of Michigan and the changing American demographics. “Every day you have an opportunity to actually lift up your voice,” Anthony said. “It is the most powerful tool you have.”
Voting rights stressed on Constitution Day By Maddie Warren Freelance Writer LCC celebrated Constitution Day on Sept. 17 with a visual display and a speaking panel. The panel took place in Dart Auditorium. Guest speakers included former Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, former Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Xavier DeGroat of the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation, Michigan Democratic Party Youth Vice Chair Elena Greer and Brian Jackson of the Lansing City Clerk’s office. Event attendees received a mini-Constitution on their way in. Students could fill out a form to register to vote if they had not done so already. LCC Political Science Associate Professor Randy Watkins hosted the event. Panelists discussed many topics, such as the importance of voting, the effect of social media on politics, minority voting, gerrymandering and Proposal 2 and 3, which were passed last fall. Bernero kicked off the discussion by discussing the importance of voting.
“It (voting) has been called the crucible of our democracy,” Bernero said. “The idea, in America, that I grew up with, was that voting was something that equalized us. We might (have) different incomes, we might be different in the neighborhood we came from … but voting time was the equalizer.” Calley chimed in, saying policy makers tend to take notice when a large group of people vote on the same issue. DeGroat said he believes “at the end of the day voting should be non-partisan.” When the question got to Greer, she stressed how everyone should participate. “Your vote is your voice, use it.” Greer said. Jackson works in the Lansing City Clerk’s office and is responsible for counting votes during election season. “You don’t know, your one ballot could make a difference,” Jackson said. Democrat and Republican panelists alike agreed that everyone should ex-
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The Constitution Day panel is shown discussing voting rights in the Dart Auditorium on LCC’s main campus. Pictured from left are former Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, former Lt. Governor Brian Calley, Xavier DeGroat of the Xavier DeGroat Autism Foundation, Michigan Democratic Party Youth Vice Chair Elena Greer, and Brian Jackson of the Lansing City Clerk’s office.
ercise their right to vote. The upcoming Michigan Presidential primaries will be held in March of 2020. The presidential election will be held in November of that year.
Students can print out a voter registration form from www.lansingmi.gov and mail it to the clerk’s office. They can also register to vote on the day of the election at their lerk’s office.
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The incredible life of a rock ‘n’ roller By Robin Morales Asoociate Editor Nate Bennett is a computer-support LCC student, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and former university dining hall manager defined by the sort of personal resilience found in the most valiant of characters. The 47-year-old Bennett was born in East Lansing and diagnosed with epilepsy at 26. His condition has infiltrated and affected all areas of his life. The most significant impediments are perhaps his fragmented memory and his struggles with employment due to the potential dangers he poses to himself and others during a seizure. “There’s nothing like being told you can’t work,” he said. Bennett moved to Santa Cruz, Calif., in 1995 to write and record hippie-rock albums. One of his bands, “Nate’s Action Playset,” was featured on a cable TV program in 2009. While Bennett has been involved with music for many years, his seizures have affected his ability to remember and perform his own music. In 2013, Bennett agreed to participate in a study conducted by neurology students and
doctors at Stanford University. The study was intended to test a new FDA-approved device which could alleviate seizure episodes in epilepsy patients. “I agreed to be studied because I want to help others (with epilepsy),” he said. Through the 21 days in which researchers induced seizures to study regions of Nate’s brain, he was strapped to a bed and often entangled in countless wires attached to his skull. “I was doing stuff like stacking up blocks while they looked at my brain,” Bennett said. “They brought a dog into the room to see how it would affect my brain.” While the device was deemed unfit for Bennett, the forcefulness of his seizures has generally lessened and decreased in frequency over time. This trend is in direct contrast to what doctors told Bennett after the study. “My seizures are apparently such a rare and dangerous type that basically every time I make it through a grand-mal (a severe seizure) they’re (doctors) surprised I’m still functioning.” Bennett became an LCC student in 2017
and recently purchased a house in Lansing with his wife, Amy. The two met in Santa Cruz at the dining hall where they both worked. They have been married for five years. “We both played in music bands together,” Amy said. “We were kindred spirits.” Bennett said he hopes to finish his computer degree and work in a computer-support position in the near future. Furthermore, to help him remember and perform his music, he has created a device nicknamed, “The CrutchBot.” This easily transportable device displays his lyrics for him on a small screen and plays back his recorded instrumentation so he can focus on singing. “I’m hoping, as a personal goal, to play with this machine (on campus) and send them (doctors and former friends) some footage of me and go, ‘Not only did I not die, I returned to school, I got a computer degree, I built this device so that I can play music.’ “There’s still a good purpose for me here on this planet. And I may even still be able to help other people with epilepsy.”
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Nate Bennett became a Lansing Community College student in the fall of 2017.
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Nicknamed “The CrutchBot,” Nate Bennett created this portable device to help him perform his music. He said it folds in and out like a briefcase.
Nate Bennett smiles despite having countless wires hooked up to him during a three-week study at Stanford University in 2013. Bennett was progressively taken off of his medication during the tenure to induce seizures.
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Campus Commentary The Lookout Editor in Chief Shauna Stocken and Photo Editor Julie Newell recently asked LCC students:
Where is your favorite place to eat on or around LCC’s main campus?
Samantha Landheart, 18 Theater Major
Darien Brooks, 21 Mechanical Engineering
Pooja Rajakumar, 17 Psychology
Philip Wiseman, 28 General/Theater Major
“Mostly just around here, like Subway. I usually just bring food from home.”
“Downtown, my favorite is the Mexican restaurant, Jalapeños.”
“I like to eat at McDonald’s, at the one near Old Town.”
“Zoup! They have a lot of variety with their soup.”
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Freshman rewarded for grades, work ethic By Chloe Gregg Staff Writer Emma Hancock, a freshman at LCC, is a current member of LCC’s prestigious Honors Program. The Honors Program scholarship includes up to 36 deserving students who received at least a 3.5 GPA in high school, an 1,100 composite score on the SAT and a well-written personal statement, according to the LCC website. “In order to be a part of the Honors Program, you have to hold 12 credits while maintaining a 3.2 (college) GPA or higher,” Hancock said. “Along with that requirement, you must take the Honors Colloquy class during the fall semester, as well as two other honor classes per each academic year. Hancock has gone above and beyond that criteria, enrolling herself in a total of 15 credits this fall, with three of her classes online. Despite this, Hancock said she is managing the workload. “I’m not having any difficulties maintaining the requirements,” Hancock said. “It can be a lot
of work, but it’s pretty easy for the most part. I’d say the hardest part is (the online classes). It can be pretty intense.” For the scholarship, Hancock and the other selected students are currently enrolled in the LCC Honors Colloquy class. “The course changes each year to try new things,” Hancock said. “The focus in our Honors Colloquy class this year is storytelling. We will be focusing our semester around this, and be working with the Lansing State Journal to come up with stories.” The award from the Honors Program scholarship is valued at $4,807 per year, which includes an optional summer scholarship. As stated on LCC’s website, LCC’s Honors Program provides for its recipients enriched courses, special advising, community service options and enhanced learning options. Those interested in becoming a part of this program can fill out a scholarship form from the link on LCC’s scholarships page.
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LCC freshman Emma Hancock looks over her homework during a class.
CLUB SPOTLIGHT
Environmental Club raises awareness across campus By Kari Eastway Staff Writer The Environmental Club of LCC exists to raise awareness and make changes that leave the campus more environmentally conscious.
Club President Shane Adams shared the club’s mission statement: “To encourage environmentally friendly policies and practices, informing the student body and partaking in meaningful opportunities to protect and be advocates for the environ-
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A potential new Environmental Club member writes down his contact information during a recent LCC event while Shane Adams (left), the president of the club, looks on.
ment at a global, national and community level.” This is the third active year for this club. Adams shared how the club began. “Our founder, Raina Zwolinski (a former LCC student), she started the club two years ago … after she wrote … an argumentative essay on the environment,” Adams said. “(She) did a lot of research; looking at data and all of the files that the U.N. has released. She realized that it’s actually a really severe problem; the treatment of the environment and the effects of that.” Adams talked about the club’s past achievements. “We focus on doing a lot more actions,” he said. “Like last year, we went to (an LCC) board meeting and kind of stated our findings and talking to people on campus.” Adams and other club members reached out to the waste coordinator during the 2019 spring semester and received no reply. However, they continued to search for answers and found them at the board meeting.
“After we went to the meeting, we got an immediate answer and the waste coordinator came immediately after,” Adams explained. “We were able to make fliers.” These fliers were displayed across campus and helped clarify where, how and what to recycle, Adams explained. “(We need to) educate more people on campus about that, and have maybe some more resources, because, I mean, people do care a lot today,” he said. Advisor of the Environmental Club Meg Elias shared the goals for this group. “Leaders are planning a year of guest speakers, local field trips, group discussions and trash pick-ups,” Elias said. “We have a strong core group that is focused on education and change on LCC campus and the surrounding community. We are hoping that like-minded students will join us.” Meetings are every Tuesday, from noon to 1 p.m. in Gannon Building room 3142. Those interested in learning more about the club can visit the “Environmental Club LCC,” Facebook page or contact Adviser Meg Elias at (517) 483-1557.
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Cross country teams beat the heat in G.R. By Julie Newell Sports/Photo Editor The LCC cross country teams raced in the 8K Knight-Raider Invitational in Grand Rapids on Friday, Sept. 20. “I thought we did really well,” LCC Coach Jim Robinson said. “This is actually a league jamboree, I guess you would call it, where all the community colleges in our conference are here.” This meet was the first MCCAA league race of the season. Out of all the community colleges and four-year colleges that raced, LCC placed seventh overall for the men’s race and sixth for the women’s. “Cross country runners are tough minded, so they will push themselves even beyond limits sometimes, and your toughest runners are the most prone to do that,” Robinson said. The runners had to be tough minded during this race because the sun was not their friend. “It was really hot,” sophomore runner Claudia Bayro said, “but it was hot for everyone so it’s just about who pushed them-
selves the hardest, and I felt like I pushed myself pretty hard.” Freshman runner Sophia Spalding commented on how the heat affected her during the race. “At the starting line I was already sweating,” Spalding said. “Ten minutes before the race I was sweating and I just got so tired before I ran. It’s not good when you’re sweating like that because of the heat before you run because then you lose energy.” Sophomore runner Dillan Haviland, who finished fifth in the men’s race with a time of 26:29, had a positive outlook on the heat of the race. “The race was really hot overall; you definitely had to race well in in the shade and then kind of pick it up there … It’s a good day to be out in God’s presence,” Haviland said. The Stars’ cross country teams were scheduled to run at the Loyola Lakefront Invitational in Chicago on Friday, Sept. 27. The next meet will be on Friday, Oct. 4 at Grand Woods Park on Lansing’s west side for the Lansing CC Invitational.
Photo by Julie Newell Freshman LCC runner Natalie Yabs (center) keeps pace with other runners in the 8K Knight-Raider Invitational in Grand Rapids on Friday, Sept. 20 at Riverfront Park in Grand Rapids.
Spikers serve another win at home vs. Ancilla College
Photo by Julie Newell Freshmen Harley Roe and Brooklyn Witgen dive for the ball in the game against Ancilla College on Sept. 24 as sophomore Allison Couturier looks on.
By Julie Newell Sports/Photo Editor The LCC volleyball team defended the court and took another victory in its game against Ancilla College on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in the Gannon Gym at LCC. The Stars won by a score of 25-18 in the first game, 25-15 in the second game and 25-21 in the third game. The win brought the Stars’ record to 13-4 for the season, and 5-2 in the MCCAA’s Western Conference. The Stars continue to come together as a team, according to freshman left-side hitter Shelby Smyers. “I think we did good working together as a team,” Smyers said. The Stars stayed focused on communication and working together, according to freshman defensive specialist Harley Roe. “I think we did better talking (to each other) overall,” Roe said. “I think overall we are coming together strong defensively.” Freshman defensive specialist Jacquelyn Rollins commented on some of the high points of
the match. “I think our blocks were on point today,” Rollins said. “We executed those blocks really well.” Smyers spoke up about one of the team’s strengths during the match. “I think our serves were also pretty good this game,” Smyers said. Even in victory, however, there are always challenges. “We struggled a little bit here and there, but were able to fight through,” LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero said. “We struggled on our serve receive.” Freshman middle hitter Lana Thompson had some insight on how even a strong team can make small mistakes. “It’s like the small things that we kind of overlook,” Thompson said. The Stars were scheduled to play at Muskegon Community College on Thursday, Sept. 26, then in a tournament in Grand Rapids Sept. 28 and 29. The next home game is scheduled on Tuesday. Oct. 1 against Grand Rapids Community College. The match starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public.
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ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Haviland seeks records in sports, career The Lookout Sports Editor Julie Newell recently talked with cross country runner Dillan Haviland. The LCC sophomore is studying audio engineering at Lansing Community College.
Q& A
How long have you been running cross country? “Since my sophomore year of high school.” What made you start running cross country? “It was actually a big peer pressuring thing. There was a lot of my buddies in track … originally I played football … but they were like ‘just come train with us this summer’ so I did and we
all progressively got better and better and ended up just loving it.” Why do you love cross country? “A big part of it is just the team, the environment … just being with people who are so much fun to be with every day.” What famous athlete inspires you the most? “I don’t really have a famous athlete that I look up to. God is a big motivation for me … everything that you put out there on the field should all just be given back to Him.” Do you have any embarrassing moments in your career? “I have many. Definitely throwing up after races is a big one.”
What struggles do you face as a cross country runner? “There is a lot of struggle. One is your body struggles to handle pain, and also struggling with different concepts of time … you have to find a balance between doing all of your activities.” What are your goals or expectations for the season? “My goal is to run in the 24s for the 8K and beat the school record for the 8K.” What are your future cross country and life plans? “I want to be a famous producer/artist for music and to just have fun while I’m doing it.”
Dillan Haviland
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Sports editor enjoys summer adventures abroad Julie Newell sports/photo editor newellj1@lcc.edu
If you were given the opportunity to travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? I have always wanted to see the world and experience different cultures, but I never thought I would be able to do so because of money and time. That’s why when I got an email from my art history teacher from
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The Lookout Sports Editor Julie Newell took this photograph of the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome during her trip to Italy this past summer.
Grand Rapids Community College about a study abroad trip to Italy to study art and architecture; I got really excited. There were many people who wanted to go on the trip; so many, in fact, that they had to draw names in a raffle. I was chosen along with 14 other students. On May 17, 2019, after months of prepa-
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The David statue is pictured. It is located in the Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy.
ration, we embarked on a trip of a lifetime. We spent 10 days in Italy and went to three cities: Rome, Florence and Venice. We got to Rome and the city welcomed us with a downpour of rain. After we dropped our stuff off at the hotel we went on to the Capitoline Museum. There, we could look out at the city and see the ancient Roman Forum and the Colosseum in the distance. It didn’t feel real that I was actually in Italy until I saw the view from the museum overlooking the city of Rome. I got to see famous artworks like Michelangelo’s “David,” Titian’s painting of the “Venus of Urbino” and Botticelli’s painting of “The Birth of Venus.” I got to stand in ancient structures including The Colosseum and see famous architecture like The Trevi Fountain, The Florence Cathedral and The Vatican. Venice was gorgeous. I was able to take a gondola ride and see Venice from a unique point of view. We went to the Murano glass factory and saw a glass blowing demonstration. Being able to travel on a study abroad trip was truly a life changing event. I encourage everyone, if given the opportunity, to travel and study abroad to experience other cultures and explore this amazing world that we live in.
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Try to solve Spare Time’s escape rooms By Ali Williams A&E Editor Spare Time Entertainment Center in Lansing now has “Escapology,” its specialized version of the popular escape rooms that are popping up in many cities. Located at 3101 E. Grand River Ave., the entertainment center’s attraction will instruct players to work together to solve puzzles to find the code that allows them to break free. There are four rooms players can choose to escape from. These rooms have themes, consisting of “Antidote,” “Budapest Express,” “Under Pressure” and “Cuban Crisis.” The hardest room to solve is “Under Pressure,” according to the Spare Time website. On a recent visit, LCC students Jay’lahn Johnson and Olivia Bursley chose “Budapest Express,” the second hardest room. Attendees are locked in a room for an hour and must find multiple clues and solve them to escape. “Budapest Express” has three rooms in which players must de-code clues to find out who murdered a passenger on the train. Players must solve riddles, search the room for hidden objects and find se-
cret messages that are hidden in plain sight. “I think my favorite part was finding the clues laced throughout the room,” Johnson said. If players happen to get stuck and time is running out, hints are available. There is someone monitoring the game from cameras in the room. The game master may give out free hints if the players are running low on time. The number of hints the game master can give is unlimited but happen unexpectedly, so players must be careful when choosing to use their free hints. If players use more than three free hints, each extra hint asked for takes away two minutes. “I liked the concept of it (“Budapest Express”),” Bursley said. “The way it was designed and set up, it made it feel like you were in the setting. Plus, all of the props were fun to mess with.” Escapology’s prices depend on what day it is. Escapology is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesdays the cost is $20 per person. On Thursdays and Sundays, players pay $25. On Friday and Sat-
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All players 18 or older, including Olivia Bursley (above) , must sign a waiver before entering the game room.
urday the cost is $30 per person. Anyone who is 18 or older must sign a waiver before entering their chosen escape room. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Spare Time advises that players arrive at least 15 minutes before their game begins. For more information about Escapology at Spare Time Entertainment Center, go to https://www.escapology.com/en/lansing-mi/.
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IN BRIEF
Arts and Entertainment
‘Boo at the Zoo’ starts Oct. 12 Potter Park Zoo’s “Boo at the Zoo” event begins Oct. 12 and ends Oct. 27. Activities last from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Each weekend during the event, Potter Park Zoo will have a straw maze, candy stations, hayrides, the Boo Tunnel, cider and donuts. “Boo at the Zoo” will also have activities provided by community partners, an obstacle course and live ambassador animal presentations. Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. For more information about “Boo at the Zoo” and ticket prices, go to https://potterparkzoo.org/event/boo-at-thezoo-october-12-13/.
Last chance to see ‘Sunset Baby’
Photo by Chloe Gregg
The sun sets over the bridge in Adado Riverfront Park as attendees of the Prime Music Festival enter into the event on Friday, Sept. 20.
Prime festival rocks Lansing
By Chloe Gregg Staff Writer Prime Music Festival brought out hundreds of college students Sept. 20 and 21 to listen to the lineup of rappers, hip hop artists and EDM DJ chart-toppers including DaBaby, RL Grime, Rae Sremmurd, Lil Mosey and Galantis. “This is our biggest Prime Festival that we do,” said Prime Music Festival founder Adam Lynn. “Prime is really curated for college students. “We’re really excited to be working with the founders of Common Ground. I own Prime Social Group, they own Common Ground… (they’re) called ‘MI Entertainment.’ Together we make a really great partnership because they’re based in Lansing, so they know the market very well and we do all the bookings.” On both days of the festival temperatures reached 80 degrees with the nights cooling off. Saturday brought some showers and thunder around 4 p.m., which caused an evacuation of Prime into LCC’s main campus
buildings. The storm quickly passed and people were able to get back to dancing within an hour. “Saturday was hot,” said LCC student Adriana Gruhn, “It started to sprinkle that night, cooling everyone off a bit. It was the most incredible thing I’d ever seen because, right as it started to sprinkle, Rae Sremmurd came out with his lights flashing and music playing … I think he was one of the most anticipated artists of Prime.” Attendees were decked out in glitter, bedazzled bikinis, fishnets, Hawaiian shirts and stylish bralettes. There were vendors selling glow sticks, glow masks and LED jewelry to bring the spirit of the festival. Prime had three food trucks set up on the side of the festival: Shake It Up BBQ & Catering, Eastside Fish Fry and a carnie food truck. All were serving a variety of dishes to Prime’s partygoers. Prime also had large tents set up on each side of the festival selling alco-
hol, water and Gatorade. Other tents featured festival merchandise. The music at Prime left people hot and sweaty from dancing. There were mosh pits (a violent expression of dancing) throughout the crowds. “I really loved Prime Festival,” Gruhn said. “It was my very first time going but definitely won’t be the last. (I’m) definitely looking forward to more mosh pits and good music next year.”
Final performances for LCC’s production of “Sunset Baby” will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4 and 5, at the Black Box Theatre in LCC’s Gannon Building. Performances start at 8 p.m. Students pay $5 for admission, while others pay $10. Written by Dominque Morisseau and directed by LCC’s Deb Keller, the cast of “Sunset Baby” includes Miah Nash as Nina, Ndegwa McCloud as Kenyatta and Trvyn Friar as Damon. “Sunset Baby” is about a disgruntled relationship between a father, Kenyatta, and his daughter, Nina. It is set in the Bronx in 2011 after Kenyatta is released from prison. Kenyatta, a former Black Revolutionary, must try to build a relationship that he never had due to being imprisoned for armed robbery. Please note that “Sunset Baby” contains adult content, language and includes prop weapons. Tickets can be bought at https:// www.lcc.edu/services/community-campus-resources/performing-arts/events.html.
MSU hosts ‘College of Music’
Photo by Chloe Gregg These entertainers hype up the crowd before the main performers start during the Prime Music Festival.
MSU’s College of Music is having a year of celebrations as it celebrates upcoming anniversaries for some of the series and programs within the college. “A Season of Celebrations” lasts from September to April. It will feature a variety of classical and jazz performances from faculty, students, acclaimed visiting musicians and cutting-edge new music groups. Tickets, dates and more information about “A Season of Celebrations” can be found at http://music.msu.edu/newseason.
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reviews
Chappelle: engaging in ‘Sticks and Stones’ By Robin Morales Associate Editor Comedian Dave Chappelle returned to Netflix in August with an explosive stand-up special, “Sticks and Stones.” In roughly one hour he touches on topical moral and sociopolitical dilemmas, including pedophilia, the entertainment industry and “alphabet-people,” his phrase used to indicate the LGBTQ community. Throughout his long and successful career, Chappelle has never shied away in deriving comedy from taboo topics
and delivering these jokes in an unabashed style. In this special, he jokes about LGBTQ stereotypes and claims to disbelieve Michael Jackson’s (now adult) accusers. “I am what’s known on the streets as a ‘victim blamer,’” he said. It would be easy to mark Chappelle as insensitive, especially in a time rife with legal battles over sexual abuses. However, Chappelle makes clear his concern that audiences have deconstructed comedy to such an extent that they can no longer laugh.
At any moment, he believes he could be the next accused celebrity whose image would be instantly tarnished, regardless of any legal verdict. “It’s celebrity hunting season,” he said. Intermixed among the brash jokes, Chappelle offers a critical examination of society. He comments on the twistedness of prepping school children for potential shootings. He also analyzes how the opioid epidemic offers White Americans a chance to authentically see how crack devastated Black Americans.
Throughout the special, Chappelle’s well-timed comedic surprises and exaggerated dramatizations are hilariously executed and consistently delivered. While not quite on par, joke to joke, with his legendary work of years past, “Sticks and Stones” pushes the boundaries of how comedy can change the perceptions comfortably held by an audience. For this reason, its importance cannot be ignored. The special can be viewed on Netflix. It is sure to raise some eyebrows with viewers throughout its many controversial segments.
Empire Szechuan is convenient, affordable By Jocelyn Underwood Staff Writer Located at 115 S. Washington Square in downtown Lansing is a restaurant called the Empire Szechuan. Here customers can both dine in or carry out Chinese cuisine. Empire Szechuan is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. The staff delivers between 2 and 9 p.m. within a three-mile radius. The lunch buffet is available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The restaurant itself is very small, clean and cozy. The walls are covered with authentic Chinese decorations and the service is great. With the lunch buffet, I was able to walk through the door, grab a plate, and within a brief moment, sit at my table and enjoy my meal. The food was decent. I tried the tofu with mixed vegetables, which was really good. I would really recommend it for vegetarians. I also tried the Spicy General Tso Chicken, which felt like it was falsely ad-
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Empire Szechuan provides a variety of dishes.
vertised, because it wasn’t spicy whatsoever. The dumplings were OK, and the Teriyaki chicken was one of my favorites. I did not like the salt and pepper shrimp because it still had the peel on the shrimp tail, which in my opinion should be taken off prior to being cooked. The service was great, but some of the dishes were kind of disappointing. The price of the buffet is $7.79 plus tax, which is very reasonable. The restaurant is located just a few blocks from LCC, which is very convenient.
‘It: Chapter 2’ is both confusing and way too long By Danielle Hook Freelance Writer “It: Chapter 2” shows Pennywise the clown’s return 27 years after his first defeat. But the biggest horror is the length of the film. It is based off of Stephen King’s famous novel “It.” Run time is a grueling three hours. This leaves audiences bored after the first few jump scares. Humans are not made to be scared for this long. The movie uses big scares too early, letting audiences settle into the feeling. In “It: Chapter 2,” the kids have grown
up into fairly successful, if unfulfilled, adults. This cast includes big name stars such as Bill Hader, Jessica Chastain and, of course, Bill Skarsgård, who returns as Pennywise. The gang gathers back up in Derry, Maine, to fight the evil clown who haunted them so long ago. While recovering their memories they show how it feels to be with people who truly connect. This was a touching moment that helped me feel more invested in the characters. One of the main problems I had with this sequel was the lack of continuous spirit. In the first chapter, I felt the chil-
dren offered great levity between scares. Their age gave them the chance to be goofy without it feeling forced in the situation. The characters, aged up and buff, left me feeling a sense of seriousness that made the whole movie sad rather than frightening. It was also confusing in its fumblings for an original story for Pennywise. The length of the movie is especially infuriating because many of the scenes had no impact on the main friend group. I suppose they were added to be world builders, but there are simply too many
plot lines. The best sequence of this film is when the characters are asked to find tokens of their past. Each character gets affected by Pennywise’s mind games in a very personal way. There is interest in seeing an individual’s personal worst fears and how they react. Pennywise is incredibly fascinating as a horror movie villain. His mind tricks make an audience feel vulnerable. This movie did not compare to the first, and I recommend just leaving the series there.
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Seriously Funny This week’s King Crossword puzzle is sponsored by:
The Lookout is seeking someone to draw cartoon strips throughout the 2019-20 school year. If interested contact Adviser Larry Hook at hookl@lcc.edu or (517) 483-1291.
Hold your newspaper up to a mirror to get the answers to this week’s King Crossword puzzle.
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sept. 30 - oct.13, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — STOCKEN SPEAKS —
Humanity is not alone in the universe I was born in 1991, in a time when the existence of aliens seemed futuristic, and alien-derived crop circles were a frequent occurrence in the media. Now, 28 years later, I am still fascinated by the mention of extraterrestrial life forms and what secrets Area 51 and our government may be hiding from us. As a kid, I remember seeing the movie “Men in Black” in theaters with my family, and a Fox Mulder-sized alien obsession consumed me. The following Christmas, my dad gave me a copy of the movie on VHS — the very first I ever owned.
Not long after, my dad turned a spring-loaded toilet paper rod into a memory eraser stick, with nail polish-painted buttons to mimic a tech gadget from the film. We are not alone in the universe, a statement that can no longer be argued as opinion or another unsubstantiated conspiracy theory. Evidence from the United States Navy confirms that life outside our planet does exist; this is not merely a hoax. Videos acquired by the Navy in 2014 were finally released to the public, capturing “unexplained aerial phenomena,”
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flying through the air. The UFO’s anti-gravity aircraft includes hypersonic speed, erratic movement and the ability to fly without wings. This newly released discovery on video this September has left me with a ton of
unanswered questions and concerns. The first question is, “Why do our civil and public servants – employees in the public sector on behalf of the government – lie and withhold information from citizens?” Second: “Are aliens part of God’s plan, or does the existence of aliens disprove the Bible and people’s belief systems?” Finally, “Will aliens help our planet, or become a new enemy of the people?” The truth is out there and I need more answers; perhaps the 2020 Presidential Election will have a candidate willing to address the topic.
— Robin’s rant —
Thoughts, reflections from a Cradle-Catholic The coordinator of youth ministries at my church described me once as a “Cradle-Catholic.” I was a high school freshman, longhaired, loud-mouthed and content. Perhaps owing to my jejune attitude regarding everything that surrounded me, I didn’t think about the label’s connotations. I didn’t think about other Cradle-Catholics and what their faith might look like. I used to spit out words casually like sunflower seeds. This too seemed like something that someone just said. When I was an infant, my parents initiated me into the Catholic Church through baptism. When I was an adolescent, they indoctrinated me in the teachings of the Church and I made my first communion.
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When I was a teenager, I blindly believed in the church’s dogma and was confirmed on a rosy Sunday in Saint Mary’s Cathedral. This process of religious socialization, as I understand it, is the simple definition of being a Cradle-Catholic. Now I am nearing 20 years of age and observing many of my Cradle-Catho-
lic peers progressively drift away from the church until they are strangers to it. Though I doubt most would claim to be anything other than Roman Catholic, they lack the authenticity of lifelong discipleship we were taught to exhibit. I have attempted to rationalize this phenomenon to myself. I consider the possibility that many Cradle-Catholics are nurtured in close-minded environments where religious doctrines are accepted without question. I believe it is possible that a lack of open conversation about Catholicism prevents many individuals from loving Christ independently. As a result, many college students find that they believed because they were taught to. As adults, they abandon the re-
ligion that was never genuinely their own. Furthermore, when regarded as a set of moral regulations, Catholicism can appear to hinder personal liberty and feel irrelevant and backwards. I think we are incredibly fortunate to have the freedom to choose for ourselves what to believe in. Unfortunately, I find many individuals disregard Catholicism (and religion in general) without sincerely giving time to comprehend it. In fact, many atheists, like Cradle-Catholics, fall prisoner to thoughtless acceptance of what they were taught to believe. It is of paramount importance in a maturation of the self that we personally discern our beliefs instead of personifying an arrogant self-assurance about them.
— ALI’s ORBIT —
Check out these three recently released albums Check out these three recently released albums Music from around the world has become more attainable due to social media. This has helped me discover new genres that I would have never thought of listening to before. I have put together a brief list of albums that are my most listened to albums at the moment. The first album is Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You,” released April 19. It is the Detroit native’s third full album. While “Juice” and “Truth Hurts” are the most popular songs off of the deluxe version of her album, “Cuz I Love You” is
full of amazing songs. “Like A Girl” and “Soulmate” are my personal favorites. Lizzo brings girl power into her song “Like A Girl.” It includes empowering lyrics such as: “Woke up feelin’ like I just might run for President / Even if there ain’t no precedent, switchin’ up the messaging.” The next album is “Cheer Up!” by Suggi, released July 9. The album consists of 16 tracks, including his singles “Uwu” and “Bunny Do.” This is Suggi’s first full album. “Cheer up!” is composed of many wonderful songs, including my favorites, “Astroboy”
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and “I Feel Love.” “Astroboy” is about Suggi’s journey to accept himself. His lyrics talk about being OK with change after going through a hard time. An example of those lyrics is: “Say that I’m nothing but I’m / More than
just a debris.” The last album is Seventeen’s “An Ode,” released Sept. 16. It is the group’s third full album. “An Ode” features the singles “Fear” and “HIT.” Seventeen’s “Let me hear you say” and “247” are my personal favorites off the album. “247” is a different sound from Seventeen. Rather than an EDM-styled song, “247” has a softer tone and lyrics: “247 / I’ve been searching for you and arrived here / If I try to open my arms and hold you / I can’t grab anything.” I hope you like my suggestions.
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sept. 30 - oct. 13, 2019 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —
General Motors walks the picket line For many residents, the spirit of the community evolved from Lansing’s rich automotive history spanning back to the early 1900s. In 1901, Ransom E. Olds moved Olds Motor Works to the city. Lansing is now home to two plants: The Delta Township Assembly plant and the Lansing Grand River Assembly. Together, the two plants employ roughly 4,000 hourly and salaried laborers. On Monday morning, Sept. 16, the United Automobile Workers (UAW) ceased work as scheduled as the UAW declared a strike the previous Sunday evening. Lansing’s UAW workers are amongst 46,000 GM au-
toworkers across the country who are also on strike. The country’s autoworkers are now in jeopardy of reduced pay and the loss of dental, vision, hearing, sick and accidental benefits for the duration of the strike. The personal risks are felt as the necessary means to an end to receive higher wages, retention of a health insurance plan and assurance that GM will not close four plants, including one in Michigan. With community success in mind, it is problematic to envision what rippling effect and impact the strike will have on the Lansing community. Autoworkers who felt they couldn’t afford the vehicles they produced are also no longer spending the
same amount of money at local businesses. The UAW strike means less disposable income and tighter budgets to sustain workers’ families. “The Lookout” stands in solidarity with all UAW employees on the picket line with the hope of a quick resolve. During the strike, the Lansing community can show support for autoworkers and their families by donating non-perishable food items to the Greater Lansing Food Bank and the Cristo Rey Community Center of Lansing. Protestors also encourage a friendly toot of the horn while driving past UAW members on strike.
— Kari in the city —
Attempting to balance school, work and my life
The motivation to further your education, such as by attending college or a trade school, can undeniably be hard to find, especially on days that leave you exhausted. This feeling is common amongst those who are employed while trying to balance their academic and personal lives. An online source, “Digest of Education Statistics 2018,” found that 43 percent of full-time undergraduate students were employed during 2017; while 81 percent of part-time undergraduate students were employed. After experiencing this dilemma of juggling school, work and my personal life, I found ways to help with stress, prioritizing
and finding personal time. During the first three weeks of this semester I was employed at three different places. My work weeks consisted of 60 to 65 hours and one day off. Alongside this, I was expected, to and struggling to, complete a 15- to 20-hour school week. As one would expect, I was completely burned out by the end of each week. I was in the transition of leaving one job, with no choice but to let it temporarily effect my class schedule and my mental health. However, I found three focuses that helped get me through the week. The first spiel of advice is something we have all grown up hearing: never take the
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easy route. Stay true to the commitment(s) made and this will most often help others and yourself. Secondly, prioritize everything. For myself, it’s school. No college student should be subjecting themselves to the amount of time it takes to further one’s education and
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then letting that take the backseat to other commitments. Lastly, mental health is critical and more recognized than ever. Find time for yourself. I may have only had one day off a week, but on that one day I was not doing anything for others unless I chose to. Do something that makes your soul happy. Make a special dinner, go for a hike, play that brand-new video game that everyone is raving about. Whatever it is, do it because you want to. Following these tips will (hopefully) help leave you unscathed when the end of the week nears and you have a minute to slow down.
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Photos by Julie Newell A portion of the maze at the Bestmaze Corn Maze in Williamston is shown above. Below, one of the many frightful characters from the maze is pictured.
Get your haunt on By Chloe Gregg Staff Writer With the school year in full swing and the temperatures dropping along with the leaves, the spooky season has dawned upon us. From horror movies to haunted houses and mazes to costume contests and escape rooms, there are plenty of area activities to participate in during this time of the year. For those who love everything to do with Halloween and haunted festivities, here is a guide on some of the best haunted attractions in the mid-Michigan area. Most of the attractions run from now through Halloween unless otherwise noted. Bestmaze Corn Maze & Trail of Terror, 3803 Noble Road, William-
ston. Fridays 6 to 10 p.m., Saturdays 1 to 10 p.m., Sundays 1 to 8 p.m. Maze $7, Trail of Terror $20, combo $25. Challenges East Lansing Escape Rooms, 3044 E. Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing. Mondays thru Thursdays 5 to 9 p.m., Fridays 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturdays noon to midnight, Sundays 1 to 8 p.m. $25 to $28 per person. Shawhaven Haunted Farm, 1826 Rolfe Road, Mason. Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 to 11 p.m. $18 per event, combo $30, escape rooms $5. Awaken Haunted Attraction, 4760 Churchill Road, Leslie. Fridays and Saturdays 7 to 11 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays (starting Oct. 17, 7 to 11 p.m.) $22 per person. Azra Chamber of Horrors Haunted House, 31401 John R. Road, Madison Heights, Fridays and Saturdays, 7
to midnight, Sundays to Thursdays 7 to 11 p.m., Halloween 7 to midnight. Sundays and Thursdays $20, Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween $25. The Michigan Princess Presents: Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner, Grand River Park, Lansing. Friday, Oct. 25, 6:30 to 11 p.m. $70 per person. Spiral Dance Club Presents: “Thir13en Ghosts Halloween� (ages 18+), 1247 Center St, Lansing. Saturday, Oct. 26; 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $15 for under 21, $10 for 21+. Haunted Aud.: Vengeance by MSU Theater Department, 542 Auditorium Road, East Lansing. Open Oct .25-26 and 30-31, 8 p.m. to ?. Price TBD Haunted Mill, 450 N. Water St., Portland. Open Oct 19-20 and 26-27. Saturdays 6 to 9 p.m., Sundays 6 to 8 p.m. $5 per person.