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AMA encourages young entrepreneurs Sarah Spohn A&E Editor The room was filled with creativity, innovative ideas as well as suits and ties. LCC’s American Marketing Association’s (AMA) entrepreneurship event took place in the auditorium of West Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 26. LCC AMA Executive Vice President Brent Bos opened the event. He spoke about the goal of the club and purpose of the event. “We (the AMA) like to foster an entrepreneurial spirit,” Bos said. “We recognize how truly vital to our community entrepreneurialism is. Small businesses — they’re the lifeblood of our community.” Five business proposals were presented in front of community business professionals
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Entrepreneurs, panelests, guests and AMA members who attended the LCC American Marketing Association entrepreneurship event gather for a photo following the presentation Feb. 26 at West Campus.
and audience members in the West Campus auditorium. Business proposals focused on the music industry — an independent record label, and new social gaming/music streaming combination app. Presenters also proposed their plans for an expanded catering
business and a community portal app, as well as a futuristic system of payment. Prizes up for grabs included $3,000 in cash to be awarded at the judge’s discretion. MSU International Business Major Derek Bebiak won the firstplace prize. Bebiak was
awarded $800 from the judges. His proposal was for something called “The Song Market.” The proposal is a plan to revolutionize the way people discover, listen to and promote music. It’s a combination of social gaming and streaming
music. Bebiak also won the People’s Choice Award, earning an additional $100. The second-place team was made up of LCC AMA students Zach Basler and Elena Greer. The pair proposed Bitcoin — tomorrow’s finance, today. The rest of the present-
ers were awarded $200 each. First-place winner Bebiak spoke about his success in the event. “It’s fantastic, just seeing other people like myself who have the strength and same struggles that I have, in trying to be an entrepreneur and turn an idea into a business,” Bebiak said. Also available to the presenters and audience members was a Q&A with a panel of community business members. Students asked questions about steps to take toward their goals. Bebiak said he enjoyed learning of the success of fellow entrepreneurs. “Their feedback is probably the most valuable thing that we all received today,” Bebiak said. See AMA, page 2
Professional women to benefit from clothing drive Andy Bumstead Freelance Writer Lansing Community College students, faculty and staff will have a unique opportunity to help local women find success thanks to a “Pretty Potential” drive March 17 through 21 on LCC’s campus. The purpose of the event is to collect clothes, accessories and other items women can use to dress professionally in various business settings, especially job interviews. Collected items will go to the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing.
Chance Miller, volunteer coordinator for the office of Student Life at LCC, said he got the idea for the drive after hearing there was going to be a women’s resource drive at LCC. He said he wanted something fun for his volunteers to do. March is Women’s History Month, so Miller said he figured it would be perfect timing. “My goal for Pretty Potential is to collaborate with LCC’s students, faculty, and staff to provide the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing with the items they need to empower the wom-
en they serve,” Miller said. Items to be collected include business-appropriate clothing such solid color blouses and dress slacks, as well as shoes, hats, scarves and other accessories. Used items will be accepted as long as they are in good condition. Makeup can also be donated as long as it is unused. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations on the specified dates and times: * Continental Building Lobby: March 17-21, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. * Gannon Table: March 17-19, 10
a.m. to noon * Arts & Sciences Table: March 1719, noon to 2 and 4 to 6 p.m. * Arts & Sciences Table: March 20, 3 to 5 p.m. * Health and Human Services room 005: March 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the Pretty Potential Drive contact LCC’s Office of Student Life at (517) 483-1285 or studentlife@lcc.edu. For more information on the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing, visit www.womenscenterofgreaterlansing.org.
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LCC alum and panel member Jason Green of Western Mutual gave his advice to all in attendance. “Always keep your eye open for the opportunity,” Green said. Student Heather Fuller was encouraged to attend by fellow AMA members. “I like the ideas; these guys are pretty young to be coming up with business ideas, but so far, they’re pretty impressive,” Fuller said. AMA President Dominique Vaughn said he was pleased with the event. “I think it went well, it definitely grew. Last year was the first year we did it,” Vaughn said. “We did a better job of promoting it, getting in classrooms, and getting the word out about the event this year.” Attendance was up this year, and all audience members received a $10 giftcard to Crunchy’s, the event sponsor. All five presenters won part of the cash prizes. Perhaps AMA Adviser Bill Motz summed up the event the best. “Another great entrepreneurial event,” Motz said.
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Auto program to allow transfers Jeremy Kohn Co-Editor in Chief LCC’s automotive program has seen its fair share or ups and downs over the years. The automotive program has persevered, however. So much so that the college has been announced as one of the five community colleges that will allow students to transfer to a four-year university. According to an article in the Midland Daily News, LCC is among five community colleges in agreement with the Automotive Technology Articulation Agreement. The other colleges selected are Delta, Grand Rapids, Montcalm, and Mott community colleges. Leady faculty Marv Argers-
inger spoke on an influential person who help bring this agreement to LCC “Judy Stark a consultant to the state of Michigan, led the process. She was very instrumental in the coordination of the articulation process.” Argersinger explained. “Also it was a team effort between the registrars, faculty and administration of the five colleges in this agreement.” These community colleges were chosen due to their national recognized automotive training technician standards. Matt Dunham, the Interim Program director for the automotive department, spoke about the significance of this announcement for their program and the college. “This announcement goes
to show that Lansing Community College is continuing to pursue opportunities that will make LCC ‘A College like No Other.’” Dunham said. “Each of our programs including our automotive program is striving to be leaders in education that support our local community and industry needs.” A couple years ago, LCC contemplated getting rid of the automotive program due to budget costs. “There was a time when there were conversations about the future of LCC,” Dunham said. “Since that time the automotive department has continued to focus on growing to meet the local and national demand for highly skilled automotive technicians.”
Dunham said this announcement could increase enrollment in automotive classes. “As we continue to do work that expand the potential inroads into our programs at Lansing Community College, through opportunities like this articulation agreement, we will allow students easier access to our programs,” Dunham said. “As students move around the State of Michigan, they will be able to transfer their credits more easily to LCC should they relocate to the Lansing area. “This will also allow students that start at Lansing Community College to have ease of transfer should there life lead them to other areas of the state,” Dunham added.
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Connect with your health in kinesiology program Jeremy Kohn Co-Editor in Chief Walking through the halls of LCC, students may have seen posters dedicated to classes involving kinesiology. They might think to themselves; “What exactly is kinesiology?” Kinesiology is the study of human movement. Courses in Kinesiology vary and include aquatics, weight training and personal conditioning, as well as team and individual sports such as fencing and golf. Lead faculty Ivy Tagger spoke about the goals of the club. “The purpose of the club is to provide kinesiology majors an opportunity to promote health events and activities that is in a supportive environment (whether they are a major or not),” Tagger said. “The club wants to bring awareness to health issues that are relevant to our community and to provide opportunities for people to improve their health through activities and events that are sponsored, organized, or supported by the club.” Tagger mentioned three essential things she would like students to
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Clients enjoy massages courtesy of students in the LCC kinesiology program.
know about the kinesiology program. “If you love health, fitness and wellness anyone can join this club. We want to promote health and wellness on the LCC campus and surrounding communities,” Tagger said. “Health is not just about your physical health, it also includes your mental, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental and vocational health as well.” Tagger also spoke about the club’s involvement within the community. “Our organization also likes to do commu-
nity service activities. We want to give back to our community. “We are looking at volunteering at shelters, donating at food banks and providing other services to non-profit organizations.” Students who major in kinesiology-related fields can find careers in athletic training, sports medicine, cardiac rehabilitation, coaching and physical therapy. For more information on the kinesiology program visit the Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/pages/ LCC-Kinesiology-Program/166285526527
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More than 40 colleges to participate in transfer fair at LCC Lansing Community College will host a “Start Here, Get There” transfer fair March 17, 18 and 20 in the University Center, rooms 203 and 204. The fair runs from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Representatives from more than 40 colleges will be present to answer questions about programs, transferable credits and financial aid. A complete list of the colleges and the days
they will be represented can be found at lcc.edu/getthere. There will be free pizza and popcorn. Those who attend the fair can register to win a Kindle Fire. The University Center is located at 210 W. Shiawassee St. across from the LCC Library. For more information call 517-483-9770 or email hufft@ lcc.edu
Celebrate Women’s History Month with a walk to Old Town Take a walk through Old Town to help celebrate Women’s History Month at LCC on Friday, March 28 from noon to 1:30 p.m. The day will include a walk to Old Town and lunch at a female-owned
establishment. All people interested in attending should meet inside the Gannon Circle shortly before the event at noon. For more information go to http:// www.lcc.edu/Calendar/event_view.
2014 Graduate Career Makeover Contest scheduled for April 18 Students graduating in 2014 have a chance to win a Career Makeover on April 18. Two lucky winners, one male and one female, will be selected to win a prize package that includes a professional suit and apparel, haircut, profes-
sional portfolio, Sirius tablet and more. Students must submit an entry form by April 4 stating what they have done to make it to graduation. Winners will be contacted by phone or email. For more information go to the site http://www.lcc.edu/ces/makeover/.
Professor Sean Huberty, lead faculty for the alternative energy engineering technology program, received TRENDS Outstanding Educator of the Year for 2013 this past October. Huberty was presented this award by the Michigan Occupational Deans Administrative Council, also known as MODAC. “I wasn’t aware such an award existed until I had received it,” Huberty said. “However, it was such an honor that reinforces the feeling that my work gives a positive effect on students.” Huberty’s said MODAC chose him as Educator of the Year, in part, due to changes he had made in his engineering technology program. “We had transitioned the curriculum in order for graduates to be more employable for employers,” Huberty said. According to Huberty, the job placement after graduating from the program before the changes was roughly at 10 percent. After the curriculum change, the job placement is at 80 percent.
The engineering technology program consists of approximately 100 students, meaning that roughly 80 of those students are able to find a job after graduation. Of those 100 students, Huberty takes on the role of teaching about 50. The annual conference in which Huberty was given the award at was held at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Oct. 16 and 17. During the conference, a short video was displayed which included Sean Huberty, his perspective on the program and his role as an educator. Two other instructors were displayed in the video as well: Carl Shangraw from Ferris State University and Hans Van Sumeren from Northwestern Michigan College. One can see the video by visiting www.youtube.com and searching the title, “Trends in Occupational Studies 2013 Outstanding Educator Awards.” In addition to his duties at LCC, Huberty works at his other job at Information Technology Empowerment Center (ITEC), takes care of his two children at home and plays hockey on the ice. To learn more about the award visit the website http://modac.mcca.org.
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The Lansing City Market was packed full of over 300 children celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 1. The City Market partnered up with Schuler’s Books & Music to put on an event that included the readings of four books. Lansing area children also learned how to make green eggs and ham at the literacy-promoting event. Volunteers came out in full force to assist with the event. High school, LCC and Michigan State University students, as well as Lansing residents, were all vital in the success of the event. Food Outreach Ambassador and AmeriCorps Member John Bolan,
an event volunteer, said there was a lot involved in the setup. “This event was a huge success,” Bolan said. “We had over 300 children that came through the doors and by the end it was worth the work.” The event was not only for a good cause, but also provided plenty of foot traffic for the City Market. “This was my first time coming into the City Market,” shopper Jenn Jacobs said. “I was very pleased with the amount and variety of vendors it has to offer. “I had a good time shopping while my daughter had a good time seeing the Cat in the Hat and making crafts.” Vendor Pat Bunting said she always enjoys events held at the City Market because it helps bring
awareness to the market. “It’s great exposure for the market,” Bunting said. “It doesn’t necessarily bring in more money but it gets people walking around.” According to Bolan, this was a very successful event and the City Market is planning on doing the event again next year. “My favorite part was the Cat in the Hat suit,” Bolan said. “The children loved to see the Cat in the Hat and it made a lot of smiles happen, which is always important to me.” The City Market is always looking for volunteers for various events. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact Bolan at citymarketoutreach@lepfa.com or by phone at 517-483-7400, ext. 250.
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Pat Bunting (left) and Ashley Lee visit with the Cat in the Hat on Saturday, March 1 at the Lansing City Market just across the Grand River from LCC.
Black History Month events include ‘Taste of History’ Tyler Donelson Freelance Writer LCC Black History Month festivities offered up a real treat Feb. 20 with A Taste of History. According to Robin Moore, access service supervisor of the library and one of the coordinators of a Taste of History, the event was a little dif-
ferent this year. “A Taste of History is an event that started last year for Black History Month. The purpose of the event is to educate and celebrate Black History Month here at Lansing Community College,” Moore said prior to the celebration. “This year the event will have tasty appetizers to sam-
ple. However, we took a different spin this year and we added a conversation piece to the event.” The event featured food samples once enjoyed by Civil Rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. Topics exploring the lyrical content of LL Cool J and the Brad Paisley song, “Accidental Racist” were discussed.
LCC student Jackson Watkins said the event was interesting. “I won’t lie; I originally showed up for the food, but once I got here and had to take a survey, it made me curious to stick around and see what the discussion part was about,” Watkins said. “I thought it was interesting how different everyone’s take
on the confederate flag was.” Added Moore: “I got involved because I wanted to be a part of something meaningful and that is my history. “A Taste of History to me means a way to fellowship with students staff, and the community allowing us to come together to educate and celebrate the richness of Black History.”
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Men fall short in regional title game Jamie Bozack Co-Editor in Chief
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The Lansing Community College men’s basketball team played its final game March 8 in the regional championship against Lake Michigan College at Delta College. The Stars lost to Lake Michigan, 91-78. Tracy Edmond led the team with 29 points and Drake Harris followed with 18 points. The Stars finished the season with a record of 21-11 and tied for fifth in the overall Michigan Community College Athletic Association. “I thought our season was pretty good overall,” sophomore Cameron Sanchez said. “We had our ups and downs but played well and stayed together. We just came up short in the championship game.” LCC Head Coach Mike Ingram said he is happy with his team’s efforts this year. “I’m very pleased with the overall season,” Ingram said. “We won 21 games and, once we realized we
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LCC freshman Darryl Hubbard-Tipton (34) shoots a jump shot against Kellogg Community College Feb. 24.
weren’t going to win the conference, we set a goal to win at the region and we almost accomplished that goal.” Sanchez and Edmond made secondteam all-conference in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association for LCC. Nate Lafayette made third-team all-conference and Jeff Cain earned honorable mention. Lafayette and Ed-
mond made the allfreshman team and Sanchez made the alldefense team. Ingram said he has high hopes for next season. “We got some freshman returning that should be pretty good,” Ingram said. “We’re trying to get a little more athletic and trying to get a little more size. Recruiting for us has been pretty successful so far.”
LCC hoop coach Ingram earns 500th career victory Jamie Bozack Co-Editor in Chief Lansing Community College men’s head basketball coach Mike Ingram earned the 500th win of his college coaching career when LCC defeated the Kalamazoo Valley Cougars 95-94 in NCJAA District 9 final game on March 6. The win advanced the Stars to the championship game March 8, where they lost against Lake Michigan. Ingram is a graduate of LCC and was an All-American player for the Stars. He said reaching this milestone was a huge achievement. “Getting the honor is a great moment for me personally, but it was also a great moment for the team to … help me reach my goal,” Ingram said. Nathan Lafayette said he’s happy for his coach. “It was a big accomplishment for him and I was glad to be a part of it,” Lafayette said. Ingram has been a part of the men’s basketball coaching staff since 1988, when he served as an assistant coach under Art Frank. That year, the team won the NJCAA National Championship.
Coach Mike Ingram earned his 500th win.
He has coached his teams to one fourth-place and one-sixth place national finish, as well as 15 conference championships. Ingram was named Region XII Coach of the Year in 1990-91 and in 2005-06, and is a 12-time MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year. Ingram and his wife, Phebeit, have been married for 28 years. They have four children, Mike, Alayne, Justin and Jocelyn.
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March 17 - 30, 2014 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Just Jaimie —
Taking on a new role proves rewarding Almost getting hit with basketballs, falling up bleacher stairs and talking to students who are in much better shape then I will ever be. These are just some of the challenges I’ve had to deal with while taking on the job as a sports reporter for The Lookout. At end of the fall semester the former sports editor for The Lookout decided it was time to move on. The position became open and unfilled.
I took the position because I love sports; mainly basketball. I could never play basketball so I figured I’d do the next best thing, which is to write about it. Taking the position has had its challenges. One is finding the time to go to every home game. When I first started writing sports I had no idea that LCC even had a gym. I spent the first day on the job going up and down stairs searching for the
Gannon gym. Another challenge was learning how to write as a sports writer. Sports writ-
ing is different from news writing. It has terms that weren’t too familiar to me. Learning basketball terms was like learning a new language at times. I quickly found out that a touchdown is not a basketball phrase. Despite the challenges, I have had a lot of fun being a sports writer. I have enjoyed watching the games and learning more about basketball as the season goes on. At
some games I found myself jumping up for joy or grunting in frustration at a missed shot. The season has definitely been an interesting one to watch and I’m glad I’ve got to do it. The thing I’ve enjoyed most about being sports writer is getting to know the team and people. When I first started I was afraid to talk to the coaches and players, but as the season went on I established a bond with some
of them. They’re all really dedicated and all-around good people. I’ve enjoyed being coeditor in chief and sports writer at the same time. They both have been really fun and challenging at times. The Lookout is currently looking for someone to help me write sports stories. If you’re interested in writing for The Lookout and like sports, contact me at bozackj@lcc.edu.
Athlete Spotlight: Drake Harris The Lookout Co-Editor in Chief Jaimie Bozack recently spoke to sophomore men’s basketball shooting guard Drake Harris. Q. What inspires you to play basketball? A. My dad. He always used to play so I grew up watching him play. I fell in love with the game. Q. What has helped you transform as a player throughout the season? A. Work and dedication. Also
the coach (Mike Ingram); he was behind me 100 percent throughout the season, always pushing me to do my best in practice and at games. Q. What athletic accomplishments did you have before coming to LCC? A. Graduating from high school was one of my biggest accomplishments. Aside from that I didn’t really win any big athletic awards. I just did my best on the court.
Q. What’s your favorite thing about what you do? A. Everything. The crowd, the coaches, the teammates, the competition and just the overall game of basketball. Q. What is the most challenging thing about what you do? A. Working on my craft and also the consistency of my craft. Basically just making sure that you’re on top of your game all of the time.
Q. Would you change anything about what you have done as a player this season? A. I would change the way I started. I finished good, though. I finished how I wanted. Q. What are you studying? What are your plans after LCC? A. I’m studying communications and hoping to transfer somewhere with some type of scholarship.
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Thrift Gala to be the talk of REO town Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
Calling all thrift twenty-somethings! REO Town is hosting its first-ever Thrift Store Gala this March. It’s time to start hunting for a previously loved suit and tie, or a former glory of a cocktail dress. The event is Saturday, March 29 at Foliage Design Systems of Mid-Michigan, 1027 S. Washington St. in REO Town. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. This formal event is sure to be the talk of REO Town. The gala will include a plethora of live entertainment for every brocadewearing lady and every velveteen-suited man in the house. The evening will feature halfhour long burlesque shows from seven of the finest performers in Michigan, live music by a jazz quartet, a pin-up pageant and more. Closing out the night follow-
ing the live entertainment will be DJ Sammy from Spiral spinning tunes until 2 a.m. Ryan Wert, owner of Elm Street Recording Studio, and the event organizer, spoke about how the gala came about. “We had some friends who have what they call the ‘classy party’ every year,” Wert said. “It started when they were undergrads in college and now they’re 30 and it’s kind of continued as an annual thing. “We sort of got the idea to take that and scale it up since we
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‘Food Court Wars’ to film in Lansing this month The popular Food Network’s show, “Food Court Wars” is making a pit stop at two different locations in Lansing. Come out to the Lansing City Market to sample food from the contestants of Food Network’s show, “Food Court Wars.” Participants will be asked their opinion of the food
and may even be interviewed by Celebrity Chef and host Tyler Florence. This segment will be taped and aired during the show. The taping will take place from 11:30 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19 at the City Market. On Thursday, March 20 the show will be filmed at the Lansing Mall Food Court at 5 p.m.
Headshots for Hope in Old Town In need of a professional headshot? Visit Old Town for a personal portrait session and help a great cause. Money raised from the photo shoot will aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Suggested donation is $50, but all donations large or small are
warmly accepted. Sittings are available March 15 and 22 from 9:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m. To book a 20-minute session, email Emily at erheimsoth@gmail.com. The session will be at the Old Town Medical Arts Building at 1106 N Cedar St.
know how to do it,” Wert added. The collaborating soon began. Enter Autumn Luciano, owner of Decadence Dolls Photography, a specialized vintage pinup portrait studio. Wert contacted Luciano and the two have been planning this major party ever since. “I have always wanted to put together my own pageant and this gala gave me a great opportunity,” Luciano said. This pin-up pageant is unlike others of its kind because it requires the outfits to be made
solely of thrift store finds. Luciano said she is excited for the big night. “I have high hopes that it will be a success and become an annual event in REO Town,” she said. Besides the partnership of Wert and Luciano, the gala is being made possible by plenty of other local businesses and individuals. Small plates, appetizers and sweets will be catered by Kait’s Vintage Café in REO Town. Furniture will be provided by Dicker & Deal. Rock n
Rummage will be on hand selling vintage antiques. Jeana-Dee Rogers, art director from the Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle (LUVs), will be decorating the venue. If burlesque, live music and cupcakes aren’t enough of a reason to attend, what about booze? After all, the event is 21-plus. A cash bar will keep the party hopping until 2 a.m. What started out as a small friends only party has quickly set the precedent for what could be the biggest party in the history of REO Town. “We initially were thinking if we could get 100 people to show up, we’ll feel pretty good about it … All of a sudden we had 100 people who RSVP’d,” Wert said. “I think it’s going to be a lot bigger than we anticipated which is awesome.” Wert added. Expect the REO Town Thrift Store Gala to be just one of many future local events. For more info, visit www.reotownthriftstoregala.com
La Batterie Drums come to LCC Jaimie Bozack Co-Editor in Chief The sound of drums echoed throughout the Dart Auditorium hallways on March 2 for the La Batterie: The Beat Goes On. The drum battle brought in 25 drum sets played by different groups of drummers ranging from LCC’s percussion ensemble to the Bash Battalion. The free drum concert was directed by Mike Daniels. This was the event’s 15th year and according to Daniels, it brought in just as many people; if not more from previous years. “This year’s performance was really successful,” Daniels said. “Most of the seats in the Dart Auditorium were filled; it’s really great seeing all of the people enjoying the drums.” La Batterie featured performances from many different drum groups from Latin bands, Middle Eastern bands, blues,
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funk, and jazz. There were also musical guests who accompanied the drums. Different styles of music included Tom Heideman, who performed a song he wrote for his wife. “I work with Mike Daniels and he asked me to do it,” Heideman said. “I think that it’s a nice variety, they feature the drums and then they throw in a lot of different types of things.” According to Daniels this was a great event for the students and players on stage. “There were a lot of connections to LCC. Players in the Bash Battalion are some former LCC students as well as current LCC students,” said Daniels. “The experience of playing with many drummers at the same time is a cool thing and opens up possibilities for the younger drummers.” For attendee Lisa Coon it’s a great event she has been attend-
ing for many years. “My husband has played in it before so we’ve been around at this event since it first got started,” said Coon. “It’s a great show. I love it.” According to Daniels it’s one of his favorite events of the whole year, because of the feeling he gets during and after the event. “There’s an excitement of hearing people play that many drums on stage. It really gets people moving and makes people want to attend,” Daniels said. “After the show there is a family feeling between everyone on stage and everyone in the audience.” Daniels said he’s already looking forward to next year’s show and encourages everyone to come out and see what all drums have to offer. “This event is really exciting and is a good way to bring together everyone,” Daniels said.
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Warner Bros. build Lego-cy Chelsea Allen Staff Writer Whether your childhood was full of building towns and weird objects with Legos, or you were the parent who always stepped on the painfully nail-like plastic pieces, going to watch “The Lego Movie” come to life on the big screen is a must. Everything about “The Lego Movie” is, indeed,
awesome (pun intended, for those who have seen the movie). The main story line does serve a purpose for kids, and even adults, who have missed the concept of not conforming to the ways of society. As with most movies, “The Lego Movie” has a hero that has to save the day. The main character, Emmet, is a normal everyday construction worker who is happy with life in the metropolis of Bricksburg. He
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finds out he has to save the world, even though he does not have the capability of forming a good idea, other than a double-decker couch. Emmet and his acquaintances fight the evil Lord Business from using the super-weapon otherwise known as the “Kragle.” The humorous puns and jokes throughout the movie are the result of the many comedians and well-known voice actors. The list includes Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks,
Channing Tatum, Morgan Freeman, Will Arnett, Jonah Hill and Will Ferrell. This movie will most likely leave viewers with their stomachs hurting from laughter, and the catchy-yetannoying song, “Everything is Awesome,” stuck in their heads for hours. People of all ages should spend a couple hours at the theater as a family to watch “The Lego Movie.” And Photo courtesy of nintendoeverything.com there will be a sequel. It’s al- The Lego Movie was released in theaters ready scheduled for 2017. on Feb. 7.
Twin Forks a right step in folk Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Twin Forks, an Americana roots folk group, released its first LP on Feb. 25. The super group is made up of Chris Carrabba (Further Seems Forever, Dashboard Confessional), Suzie Zeldin (The Narrative), Ben Homola (Bad Books) and producer and bassist Jonathon Clark. Equiped with Zeldin on mandolin, Clark on the bass, Homola on drums and Carrabba once again serenading audiences across the nation, Twin Forks brings its delightful spin on the latest folk craze. And if you’re thinking about my previous columns and reviews about jumping off that Folkswagon, take notes. I never said I hated folk. I said it was overplayed, it no longer felt
genuine to me. Twin Forks is changing my viewpoint, track by track. It’s strange to me to think the guy who wrote these songs sold out venues across the nation with just him and a guitar singing punk/emo songs about heartbreak after heartbreak … and here he is, years later, incorporating a mandolin and foot stomps. The first five songs include “Back to You,” “Something We Just Know,” and “Scraping up the Pieces,” all taken off of the band’s first EP released last year. I forsee “Something We Just Know” to rival any other bouncy that current folk recordings produce. Track seven, “Danger,” is fairly reminiscent of where Carrabba’s voice left off. Think 2009’s “Alter the Ending” Dashboard Confessional album.
I will warn, the album does seem to be front-loaded with the foot stomping — no hiding of the folk here. The storytelling, does however, only improve from the first track on. Near the end of the LP, you certainly get more of a feel for the Americana lyricism (Dylan, Petty, even Simon & Garfunkel). Carrabba followed the signs right back to his first love, Americana/folk/roots music. According to the first track, it’s “a love that can’t be broken.” That’s his first love, and he’s finally showing that to the world. And I think, regardless of your genre, or taste in music, you have to recognize and commend Carrabba for being that kind of artist; that kind of person. Twin Forks is the right step in a foot-stomping generation of music.
Temples construct solid album Jeremy Kohn Co-Editor in Chief
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It seems the spirit of the ‘60s is still alive, and making a dramatic comeback, in the world of music. Bands such as Tame Impala, Foxygen and Toy have been making waves in the world of psychedelic pop. Enter the band The Temples, a psychedelic foursome from the UK that has also made a name for themselves, opening up for such acts as Kasabian and The Vaccines. Noel Gallagher of Oasis went as far as calling them, “the best new band in the world.” Temples released its debut album, entitled “Sun Structures,” on Feb 11. The album starts with the song “Shelter Song,” a psychedelic riff reminiscent of the Monkees. The song’s infectious lyrics: “One night, you came all over to me, late night we shared a drink or three,” is followed by the Beach Boyesque harmony of the chorus. Arabian music entrances us into the song “Golden Throne.” Singer James Bagshaw’s voice has a striking similarity to John Lennon on this song. Bagshaw changes his cadence in this song to fit the song’s spectrum of emotions. “Colours of Life” is an appropriate titled track; the music in the song feels like a brush is painting different sounds and harmonies. While the lyrics themselves seem to focus on taking a look at ourselves and to reflect upon our lives as colours -- both dark and
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The Temples pay homage to the 1960s on the band’s debut album, released Feb. 11.
light. “Blue rests in tombs of sleep, the truths vision wake from deep, painting ourselves on the stained glass door, these things we disguised until unveiled,” sings Bagshaw. A somber melancholy melody leads into the song “Move with the Season.” Again, the band displays wonderful melodies and harmonies. It is difficult not to compare the general feel of this song to such artists as a Donovan or Pink Floyd. The songs “Sand song” and “Fragment’s Light,” however, show the band is not only inspired by psychedelic pop from the ‘60s, but also garners influence from gypsy music, gospel blues and folk music. An excellent debut from this band, it has managed to pay homage to the iconic bands of the ‘60s and still have a distinctive sound. With talent like this, the sky is the limit for these four lads from the UK.
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Return of ‘Heroes’ needs writing boost
The internet community was filled with cheers and probably some jeers after NBC announced its show “Heroes” would be returning to television next year. Heroes will be brought back in the form of a 13-part miniseries called “Heroes-Reborn.“ The original “Heroes” series ran for four seasons on NBC from 2006 to 2010. When the show debuted in 2006, it was hailed as one the best shows on television. “Heroes” was a show about ordinary people who mysteriously started displaying extraordinary powers. Viewers soon fell in love with Hiro, the comic book nerd who gained the ability to stop time, Claire the indestructible cheerleader, and the malevolent villain Sy-
ler. The first two seasons of “Heroes” were largely successful because they were compelling and character-driven. Then something happened to the show after the second season. Many people attribute the decline of “Heroes” to the writers’ strike. Whatever changed — the creative team lost sight of what made the
first two seasons great. Later seasons would focus on convoluted plots points, such as bringing characters back from the dead, characters trapped in another’s body, and the nail in the coffin — the dreaded “circus” season. Personally, I think a secondgo around for “Heroes” can work under the right circumstances. First of all, let’s get back to the basics of what made “Heroes” great to begin with, its characters. The characters’ lives should be the writer’s main focus. Yes, their superpowers are important too, but the best seasons of “Heroes” showed the characters trying to live a normal life with these super powers.
Writers should have a “canon bible” and follow it. Some of the later seasons of “Heroes” had a tendency to insult the viewer’s intelligence and dropped characters and plotlines out of thin air. Dedicated fans pay attention to things like this. Writers should at least do the viewer a favor and come up with a clever reason that character is no longer there. Get great writers involved this time around. A lot of critics think that Bryan Fuller was the writer who brought the magic to “Heroes.” Some say when he left the show, “Heroes lost his spark.” One of Fuller’s episodes was nominated by TV Guide as one of the best 100 episodes of all time.
I would also throw two other established writers names into the hat. Enter Bryan K Vaughan, who has written great character-driven graphic novels and Stephen King’s mini-series, “Under the Dome.” Tack on Damon Lindeof, best known for his work on the show “LOST.” Both would make superb choices as writers for the series. The trick to fixing “Heroes” comes down to the writer’s plan of attack. Without a writers’ strike rearing over its heads and only a 13-episode miniseries to plot out this time around, hopefully the writers can bring “Heroes “back to the glory days of its first season.
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Potholes can ruin your day, or bring a laugh
Potholes. Potholes. Potholes. They are everywhere and they are nearly unavoidable. I cannot express enough of my burning hatred toward the huge gaps of emptiness where cement once was. Ever since winter started, they have crept out and said hello to about every vehicle that attempts to drive on the “paved roads.” I don’t know how my car has lasted this long, but it’s not going to last much longer by the looks of it. My concerns focus on some of the roads in the Lansing area close by LCC.
Streets such as Cedar, MLK, Grand River and others have some of the worst potholes around. These destructive objects not only affect those who mainly transport on wheels, but to those who walk as well. Just the other day, I was crossing the street toward the University Center and saw what appeared to be a thin layer of water by the curb. That thin layer of water happened to soak my entire foot. The rest of the day I was walking with a wet foot and in a miserable mood that made me
want to yell at anyone who was complaining about how bad their day was. Although potholes don’t seem to have an advantage, there are two photographers
who use these gaps in the road toward their own benefit in their images by portraying humorous situations of everyday life. Davide Luciano and Claudia Ficca are photographers who capture images of imaginative tableaux in the cities of Los Angeles, New York City, Toronto and Montreal. According to Dictionary.com, imaginative tableaux are representations of a pictures, statues, scenes, etc., by one or more persons suitably costumed and posed. One can see several different
images on their website ranging from gentleman eating spaghetti and meatballs from a pothole to another gentleman squishing grapes beneath his feet as if he is making wine. To visualize and see more images, visit www.mypotholes.com. Don’t let potholes ruin your day like they ruined mine. See the more humorous aspect to them and let them into your life freely. Just kidding. Try to avoid them at all costs, but still visit the website to get a kick out of the hilarious images that Luciano and Ficca captured.
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Join the March Madness
The month of March is upon us again. Spring is in the air. The Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Fans, friends and co-workers will do their best to pencil in the winners of this year’s NCAA Basketball tournament. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, March Madness is back. The Lookout staff encourages everyone to join in on the madness. The thrill of March Madness is for all, whether a dedicated sports junkie, or a first-time bracket predictor.
The 68 teams who will compete in this year’s tournament were to be announced Sunday, March 16. For those who are new to the excitement of watching the NCAA tournament, get ready: anything can happen. Upsets will occur often and when you least expect it. Just because a team was great in the regular season, that means nothing when tournament play starts. According to an article in the USA Today, the odds of a penciling in a perfect bracket are
approximately 1-in-9 quintillion. That’s a 9 followed by 18 zeros. With the chances of predicting a perfect bracket next to nil, Warren Buffet and Quicken Loans are offering $1 billion to anyone who can accomplish this nearly-impossible feat. Whatever your stance happens to be on March Madness, whether a gambling type or just a fan of watching basketball, the NCCA tournament is an event that brings a lot of fun and excitement.
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DUO’s big voices fill Dart Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
Pia Toscano, half of the new group DUO, performs a powerful ballad. Photo by Sarah Spohn
The voices of DUO — Pia Toscano and Jared Lee — shined brighter than the spotlight at the March 7 Dart Auditorium concert. R&B pop singer Lee, outfitted in a blue plaid shirt, took the stage first. He was joined by a sequined-skirt wearing Toscano. Over 200 people witnessed DUO performing for the first time ever in the state. The evening started off at 5:30 p.m. with a special VIP meet and greet. Okemos High School Junior Taylor Taylor took the stage next. Performing mainly original songs, Taylor wowed the crowd with her mature voice. She opened for Lee last April at LCC and has been performing all across the state since. Music lovers traveled from Indiana, Illinois and even Iowa
to see DUO. A few friends from Indiana drove two hours to see the concert. Fans Michelle, Courtney and Daniel knew Toscano from her American Idol days and purchased VIP tickets for the show. “Our brother (Michelle and I’s) found out through Instagram,” Daniel said. Many of the concert-goers returned to see Lee again. He performed with his band on campus last April as part of StarFest. Lee said he was excited to return to Lansing. “It’s nice to see some more faces,” Lee said. “We had a great time. Everybody is always really supportive and cool here.” The concert included original songs written by Lee, including “Beautiful World” and “It’s Over (Goodbye).” The pair also covered Avicii’s “Wake me Up,” and paid homage to Cyndi Lauper’s “Time after Time.”
Fans of Toscano walked down memory lane with her during the Idol fan favorite, “I’ll Stand by You.” Following the performance, Lee, Toscano and Taylor mingled with the crowd, autographing posters. The singers met with their fans, both old and new. Toscano spoke about her first time in Lansing. “The energy was good,” Toscano said. Everybody is so sweet and supportive. “It was my first time, and I remember Jared raved about his performance here last year so I was excited to be a part of it.” Event organizer Andrew Lathrop said the concert was phenomenal. “It was great being on the front end of their tour and just having Lansing on the map … being able to have them perform live before anywhere else.”
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Okemos High School junior Taylor Taylor serenades the crowd with her smooth, soulful voice.
LCC student Claudia Delaportilla gets her photo taken with Lee and Toscano following the DUO concert on campus.