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Sept. 2 - 14, 2014 Volume 56, Issue 1 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
Police training focuses on public safety
Shelby Schueller Staff Writer
While students were enjoying their last few days of summer break, the LCC Police and the Lansing Police Department (LPD) were hard at work at a co-op emergency training session. The training took place the evenings of Aug. 19 and 20. Both new and seasoned officers participated in the training, according to Sgt. Chad Beckett of LCC Police, who also served as one of the training instructors. The drill, which focused on Act of Violence Incidents such as an active shooter or bomber, was located in the TLC building and at a building undergoing renovation on Capitol Ave. The training session included simulations on
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LCC Police Officer Kim Kranich and Lansing Police Officer Beth Larabee take aim during the training drill at LCC.
several circumstances, including active shooters on campus and in
office areas. According to Beckett, volunteer actors
played the roles of violent criminals, bad guys who had already given
up, hostages and victims to help make the simulations more real-
istic. Officers used a variety of fake but realistic looking and feeling guns during the practice, including specially designed airsoft guns and “simunition” guns that shot paint balls. Beckett said the training session was not a result of the gun scare on campus last year, but rather so LCC Police and LPD could practice working together as a team. “(The training was) in response to the hot topic nationwide of active gunmen,” Beckett said. “Ever since Columbine, it’s been a very hot-button topic for all law enforcement agencies, especially with Virginia Tech and the Aurora shooting.There’s a lot of focus on colleges and we need to be on the same page,” he See Police, page 2
Gannon renovations going smoothly Chelsea Allen News Editor
As the new fall semester begins, many students walk onto campus for the first time since spring and see all of the new renovations that have taken place over the summer. Many wonder when it will be complete. Others wonder what else is there left to do. Kristin Pfauth, administration coordinator of the Gannon renovations, is the person to talk to.
According to Pfauth, most of the renovations are complete except for the dining area located in the Gannon Building. Thus far, the renovations have been completed in a timely order, she said. Pfauth explained the StarZone was finished in time for the beginning of the fall semester, which was the plan from the get-go. “I personally think it looks great and it is exciting to see the design come to life and see the students use the
space instead of visualizing it,” Pfauth said. As for the dining renovations, Pfauth explained that one of the restaurants will open on Nov. 1. “Einstein (Bros.) Bagels will be open on the upper level of the dining area in the Gannon Building for students to access,” she said. “However the other restaurants such as Pizza Hut and Subway have yet to be determined on when they will be completed,” Pfauth said. Although not all of the res-
taurants will be completed and open to serve students and faculty, the seating in the lower and upper level of the dining hall will be available for whomever to use. Many students said they appreciate the fact the renovations are getting done in a timely order. LCC student Mark Wallace said he will be excited when everything is completed. “I cannot wait until the See Gannon, page 12
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A construction worker is shown at work in the under-construction dining area.
What is your favorite new thing on campus? “I love the new archetecture here at LCC. It’s beautiful!”
Bethany Johnson, 32, General Education
“Everything just looks so clean!”
Dustin Rose, 23, Criminal Justice
“I like the openess of the Gannon Building.”
Daniel Terrill, 23, General Education
“I love the instructors. Really good people!”
Jeffery Fallot, 21, Architecture Technology
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LCC implements new parking system Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief As students begin a new semester at LCC, they will also be introduced to a new parking system. On June 16, 2014, the LCC Board of Trustees voted to pass a $124.6 million budget. With this new budget students will now be able to park in designated lots without paying hourly fees. Although students don’t pay for parking directly anymore, the college has added additional parking fees into their tuition. The fee is $5 per billing hour. “We changed our entire parking plan so students can come to the college
every day and not worry about paying for parking every time they are on campus,” LCC President Brent Knight said. “They can stay as long as they like and not worry that they may not have enough money to pay for parking.” Students received a letter of the new policy along with a parking decal on Aug. 18. This decal identifies the vehicle of a registered student. Students are now allowed to park in the following areas on campus: Lots I, R, U, W and the Gannon Ramp. LCC staff, faculty and student employees also have designated parking areas.
Parking Lot A will be utilized by only the members of LCC staff and faculty. Students-employees’ designated locations are lots B, G, H, J, and L and M, as well as the Accident Fund parking ramp. Interim Public Relations Director Devon Bradley spoke positively about the changes the college made to the parking system. “Our goal is to eliminate the financial distinctive for students to spend time on campus,” Bradley said. “This complements other student-friendly changes such as our new approach to student services, campus life, and the Gannon renovation project.”
Both LCC students and staff have been verbal about the new parking system. Students Laureen Brown and Matt Drayton gave insight on positives and negatives of the new parking system’s effectiveness. “It’s really hard to park, Brown said. “It takes a long time and you really have to come early if you want a spot.” Drayton said he didn’t have many concerns about the new system. “(It) seems pretty simple to me; being able to drive in and park is a good thing,” Drayton said. Edward Wol, LCC student, is one of several on campus who uses CATA
public transportation. “The only thing I don’t like was the tuition,” Wol said. “Students that don’t use the parking system or don’t have a car were charged in their tuition. “I feel like there should have been some notification or email that they were going to be charged this amount in their tuition,” Wol added. P.R. Director Bradley compared the $5 per billing hour fee to services such as the library, tutoring and student clubs. Bradley said that while not all students use those services regularly, they ultimately benefit the college as a whole.
What are your thoughts about the new parking system? "Its really hard to park. It takes a long time and you really have to come early to park." - Student Laureen Brown
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said. “We need to be on our A-game and we need to be trained with those that will be responding with us during those incidents,” Beckett went on. Beckett said that Act of Violence Incidents training sessions are usually hosted by Ingham County and include police departments from East Lansing, Lansing, LCC and many others. However, this was the first time that LCC hosted one. Only LCC Police and LPD were at this training so both departments could focus on working together. Officer Kim Kranich participated in the training and said he thought it was very beneficial. “We learned a lot from it,” Kranich said. “Our officers working right alongside city officers was probably the most beneficial, so I think it made it a great training assignment.” “To bring (this type of training) to the college only makes our officers that much better.”
"It seems pretty simple to me, being able to drive in and park is a good thing." Student Matt Drayton
"I can see there is a little change and a little extra time for some people who used to park in the other lots, but I am just glad they provide us with parking spaces.” - Employee Brian Pickford
Art event to be canvas of REO Town Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
Looking to mix up your weekend palette of events around town? Get ready to dip your paint brush and wet your toes in REO Town’s Art Attack! event on Saturday, Sept. 6. The town will be painted red when the fourth annual Art Attack transforms 1123 S. Washington Ave. in Lansing. Located in an alley next to the new Riverview Church (former Cadillac Club), artists of all ages will try their hand at an on-site live art competition. Sponsored by REO Town Commercial Association and REACH Art Studio, the free event aims at offering all of the community a chance to create a lasting piece of art. Art Attack! is the canvas of revitalized REO Town -- a working space. REO Town Commercial Association President Ryan Wert spoke about the town’s goal with holding the artfocused event. “We like to think of ourselves as a work space and Art Attack! is sort of a reflection of that,” Wert said.
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The fourth annual Art Attack! event will take place in REO Town on Saturday, Sept. 6. The free family-friendly event includes an on-site competition, live music and food.
“And so the idea behind Art Attack! when it started, was that, instead of having people show up and show off their things, we’ll make art happen here. We want this to be a place where people are doing and making things.” This year’s on-site competition has a trash to treasure theme, literally. REO Town is teaming up with
parks to provide each registered artist with a trash can to be the canvas. “They can essentially do whatever they want to it — paint, weld, whatever, as long as it remains a functional trash can,” Wert said. The artists will have 6 hours, from noon to 6 p.m. to construct their trash to treasure art piece. Judging of the trash cans will take
place at 7 p.m. Former judges have included REACH Director Alice Brinkman and TV personality Evan Pinsonnault. Following the event, the trash cans will then be redistributed to surrounding parks. Anyone can register to compete to be in the running for $300 in gift cards to Grand Art Supply. Reg-
istration costs $10 and includes basic materials. Art Attack! is accepting artists until the day of the event. To register, visit www.reotownartattack.com. Live music will provide the soundtrack to the Saturday, and much like the color wheel, Art Attack!’s lineup is saturated with diverse and colorful acts. Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle (LUVS), Vandalay, Gifts or Creatures, Off The Ledge, Squirrel Shaped Fish, James Gardin and others will perform beginning at noon. If hands-on art and live music doesn’t get you on down to REO Town, perhaps free beer samples will. I’m a Beer Hound, host of Beerfest in the Ballpark and REO Town’s Lansing Beer Fest, will give away free samples of Michigan craft beer. Detroit Frankie’s wood fired pizza ovens, Mark’s Gourmet Dogs and local newcomers Craft & Mason Coffee Roasters will have samples for spectators. Local vendors will also have photographs, drawings, sculptures, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, glass and other goodies for sale.
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Newly renovated campus store debuts Chelsea Allen News Editor A new, warm and fuzzy sweatshirt is always nice. Having a backpack to put school items in is hand. And having a mug in hand when thirsty is convenient. One can find all these items at the new LCC Spirit Shop, also known as Phil’s Campus Store, located in room 222.02 in the Gannon Building. Not only will these items give one the satisfaction of having them, but they will also show off school spirit by having LCC’s colors and logo on them. The shop opened its doors to students and faculty on Aug. 21. Steve DeRose, an employee at the Spirit Shop, explained how he is constantly looking to hear new ideas from others. “We are always looking for new and exciting ideas to be introduced into the Spirit Shop because we are everevolving,” DeRose said.
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Steve DeRose preps Phil’s Campus Store named after original President, Phil Gannon on Aug. 28.
News products and items have been introduced throughout the shop since the it opened. One can expect to see many products to be of
the same color pallet that has been chosen to represent LCC. These colors include; blue, black, silver and white. “We wanted to stick to the
same colors in order for students to easily recognize the LCC logo,” DeRose said. LCC student Tim O’Brian expressed his liking toward
CASE Credit Union opens new location in Gannon Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer As the fall semester begins there are a wide variety of new spaces and places to be found on LCC’s campus. One of the new places is the CASE Credit Union branch, located inside the Gannon Building. When students walk to the new west entrance of Gannon they will see a spacious new purple office on the left as they walk down the hall. CASE Credit Union has been partnering with Lansing Community College for 12 years. Branch Manager Krista Keiffer said she hopes the new location will bring in more students and help spread financial awareness around campus. “We love the atmosphere of the new building,” Keiffer said. “It’s more welcoming and we are located in a more noticeable part of the building.” Keiffer said she is excited to have a new space and new members of CASE Credit Union. According to Keiffer, CASE is easy for students to join. “CASE is very conve-
the newly renovated shop. “I think the update on the Spirit Shop is awesome,” O’Brian said. “It’s in a very convenient place for comers and goers to see when they enter through the Gannon Building. “I will most likely be checking it from time to time to see the new items they have.” LCC student Natasha Hemingfield said she shares a mutual feeling toward the shop. “It is great that LCC is going this far to renovate so many things,” Hemingfield said. “It makes me feel like the school I go to cares about what the atmosphere is like and how to help serve students better.” With the new location of the shop, DeRose is also looking for some extra help and is currently searching for employees to work at the Spirit Shop. If interested, contact DeRose at (517) 483-1517 or stop into the Spirit Shop to see him. To ask about Spirit Shop items, call (517) 483-1505.
IN BRIEF News
Annual Tejano/Latino music festival set On Sept. 12 and 13, all are welcome to come out to kick-off Hispanic Heritage month and to honor American Hero, Cesar Chavez. The festival is located at Cesar E. Chavez Plaza in
Old Town. The event provides Latin music, live Tejano bands, booths venders, food beer tent and more. For more information, visit lansingsarechavez.org.
Old Town BluesFest is Sept. 19 and 20 To listen to a night of Blues, visit the streets of Old Town and experience a one-of-a-kind event featuring national, regional and local acts. This event will be Friday and Saturday, Sept. 19 and 20, rain or shine. Each artist at the festival is asked to play an original composition, something
that hasn’t been played for the public before. Festival vendors offer delicious ethnic and American food, beverages, jewelry, clothing and crafts. Nearby galleries and boutiques open their doors during festival hours. For more information on the event, visit oldtownbluesfest.com
Celebrate diversity at Lansing Center Photo by Jaimie Bozack
CASE Credit Union Branch Manager Krista Keiffer works with a member to help set up an account at the new location in the Gannon Building on Tuesday, July 15.
nient for students who are on campus,” Keiffer said. “We also have a wide variety of ATM’s all over campus and have convenient hours that work with student schedules.” CASE Credit Union is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Keiffer, opening an account
on campus is easy and only costs $6. “We will be participating in activities and giveaways during Welcome Week (in early September) here at LCC,” Keiffer said. “We also provide student credit cards for students looking to start credit.” Student Chris Martinez said he is excited to be a part of CASA Credit Union.
“I just opened an account today,” Martinez said. “I heard that CASE was a good credit union. It’s close to my classes and will be the best option for me.” Keiffer said CASE officials like to be connected with LCC. “We … just want students to stop in, check us out and hopefully open up an account.” Keiffer said.
The Lansing Regional Sister Cities Commission is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Lansing Center on Friday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. The event is
free with an R.S.V.P. to Martha Fujita at martha. fujita@lansingmi.gov. For additional information on the event, call 517483-7651.
LCC Board of Trustees meeting is Sept. 15 The LCC Board of Trustess will meet Monday, Sept. 15 in the Administra-
tion Building Room from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Employee assistance plan set in motion LCC, FEI Behavioral Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) and Work-Life services have teamed up to provide confidential assistance to individuals and their family members 24/7. Counseling
covers health, well-being, family life or job performance. For additional information on the plan visit www. feiap.com / username: lcc or call Mary Stroebel at 517483-1875.
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Spikers aim for improvement in 2014 Richard Schenck Sports Editor
The first-year rigors are officially in the past as Head Coach Emily Quintero leads the LCC volleyball team into the 2014 season. There is no doubt that Quintero and her squad will be looking to improve on last year’s sub-.500 campaign that saw them slump at the end of the season, missing the playoffs. Quintero explained a better grasp on the inseason functionality. “I have travel under my belt, the competition of the conference, and now it’s just a matter of adapting our new players,” she said. Recruiting wasn’t as taxing coming into the season due to one key component. “I had time. That was a huge difference. We strive to get a good mix around our area,”
Quintero said. According to Quintero, LCC sophomores Michaela Miller, Nicole Wahrer and Angela Williams will be players likely to lead the Stars in 2014. Infusion of new talent will be key. Quintero tabbed LCC freshman Hannah Smith out of Charlotte and Niles High School product Miranda Baker as firstyear players who will contribute immediately. Miller said she has high hopes for this season after last year’s disappointing finish. “Looking at the team this year, I have high expectations,” Miller said. “I want to win more, I want to be more competitive, and I believe we will be more competitive in our league.” Miller, along with other second-year players, will look to help
freshmen like Smith get a feel for how college athletics at LCC work. “(I want to help them in) understanding how the conference, states and nationals work,” Smith said. “Hopefully we can get to regionals.” Confidence within the players starts with the coach, and Quintero said she plans to make great strides in the 2014 season. “We are looking at top of the conference, at least top three if not higher,” Quintero said. “Definitely go to regionals, and strive for the nationals.” The spikers’ first game was at Oakland Community College Aug. 26. The team dropped the match in three sets. The 2014 LCC volleyball team’s schedule can be conveniently found at www.lcc.edu/ athletics.
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Sophomore defensive specialist Angela Williams participates in bumping drills with her LCC volleyball team during practice Aug. 28 in the Gannon Gym.
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United soccer team brings new life to Lansing For anyone who has or hasn’t paid attention to the growth of futbol in the United States, both can agree that the meteoric rise in the last half decade is no farce. The domestic boom reached Lansing with the inaugural season of National Premier Soccer League’s Lansing United.
This is an eclectic city always yearning for a unique asset to call its own. Lansing United has quenched that thirst for something special. “The World’s Game. Your Community. Your Team” is NPSL’s credo. Lansing United embraced this mission with aplomb. Hosting youth sum-
mer camps and pro-
viding an environment that all ages can enjoy has truly made Lansing United embraced by the thousands who came to support. This team invited the experience of watching a true European club with a grassroots, hometown feel. International skill paired with domestic
talent made this a spectacle that was a privilege to watch. According to ESPN, Major League Soccer averaged 1,116 more fans than the National Basketball Association. Real Madrid vs. Manchester United housed 109,318 in Ann Arbor. With all this being said, futbol will prob-
ably never reach the following that the NFL or Major League Baseball have accumulated, but as a fan of Lansing United and the sport in general, that’s how I’d prefer it. Richard Schenck is the sports editor of The Lookout. Contact him at schen1@mail.lcc.edu
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Harriers eye 2014 dominance
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Both LCC cross country teams run warm-up laps in preparation for a recent afternoon practice. The Harriers were slated to run at Olivet College on Aug. 29.
Men’s Cross Country Richard Schenck Sports Editor There is a new face at the helm of the LCC Men’s Cross Country team: former Assistant Coach Jim Robinson. Robinson coached under Chuck Block for seven years before being elevated after Block’s retirement following the 2013 season. As head coach, Robinson explained goals are no different
than that of last year’s team. “Expectations this year are to continue to build on the foundation we have here, shoot for excellence, and continue to shoot to be the best team in our region,” Robinson said. With the changing of the guard no wholesale changes will be made, according to Robinson. Confidence in his team is evident. “We’ve won men’s region 17 years in row. We don’t have to
reinvent the wheel,” he said. This year LCC sophomores Tim Young, Tony Vermilye and Stephen Merchant have been given captainship in hopes of continuing the team’s winning ways. In order to reach and eventually win regional title number 18, Young explained the strategy to make that happen. “As a team run in a pack, beat teams with our depth,” Young said. “We don’t have
a standout guy, but that’s not necessarily what you need in cross country.” Early contributions by firstyear runners like Michael Buffin from Grand Ledge will be vital for LCC to overcome their conference foes. “We’ve had some good practices where there have been fast runs,” Buffin said. Having no clear-cut top seven in 2014, it will take a few meets to see who will step up
and lead the team, the coach said. Robinson acknowledged that being a community college program, roster turnover is a common occurrence. “We have our work cut out for us,” he said. The men’s team was scheduled to kick off its season Aug. 29 in Olivet against Olivet College. The season schedule and roster can be found at www.lcc. edu/athletics/cross_country_men/
Women’s Cross Country Richard Schenck Sports Editor Just as with the men, the LCC women’s cross country team will look to first-year Head Coach Jim Robinson to continue the same top flight leadership as his predecessor, Chuck Block. Being seven points away from topthree finish at the 2013 NJCAA Division I National Meet, undoubtedly Robinson will be looking at his squad to improve in 2014. “In the time I’ve been here, we’ve never had both teams be on the podium at nationals at the same time,” he said. This year Robinson made a small
& QA LCC Lookout Sports Editor Richard Schenck recently spoke with LCC sophomore volleyball player Michaela Miller, who is a defensive specialist for the Stars.
change to the women’s team. He has named three captains for the 2014 season. Sophomores Allison Dible, Alyssa Abendroth and Gabby Labioda will be charged with leading the team to another dominant campaign. Dible said she realizes how close her team was to making the podium in Iowa, and she said she is ready to lead her team. “We were really close to making podium last year so that’s definitely a goal we have for this year,” Dible said. “We are looking to get a lot of girls under 19 (minutes).” Robinson has tweaked the practices
in subtle ways in hopes of improving performances when it comes time for competition. “We are doing a lot more distance than we did year; not so much on speed,” Dible said. LCC freshman Krista Magness is following in the running shoes of her sister, Jaclyn, signing with LCC to run in 2014. “My older sister ran for LCC before I got here, so she kind of let me know what to expect,” Magness said. Magness said she expects it to be a lot different than high school, primarily with the workouts during practice. Even as an incoming runner, Mag-
ness has positive expectations for her new team. “I think the girls have a really good chance of placing well at nationals. Coach (Robinson) said it seems we have a chance to best the best women’s teams LCC has ever had,” she said. Robinson said he has high hopes for his returning runners as well as the new crop of freshman for 2014. “We expect big things from all of our runners,” he said The LCC women’s team was schedule to begin their 2014 season Aug. 29 at Olivet College. Season schedule and roster can be found at www.lcc.edu/ athletics/cross_country_women/
Athlete Spotlight: Michaela Miller Why did you choose Lansing Community College?
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“I chose LCC because I came to an open gym and I felt really welcome, really comfortable in the environment. I really enjoyed the coach (Emily Quintero). She was super nice when I met her. The girls were super great. It just made me feel at home.”
“I have been playing since seventh grade. As a senior I did not anticipate to be playing on. I kept playing, I went on club and I wasn’t ready to give it up. So I started talking to some coaches and found Emily and stuck with her because she was the coolest.”
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now to continue playing volleyball. I am looking to move to California to continue my degree right now in biology, but I am looking to go into engineering, chemical or mechanical.”
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work at the Westside YMCA right now. When I am not doing that I’m a nanny. If I am not doing that I am hanging out with my volleyball team.”
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Welcome Week activities include prizes Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer Lansing Community College officials will greet students through an event called Welcome Week Sept. 2 through 4. The event will include contests, prizes, a scavenger hunt, voter registration and events to get students excited about this semester. Student Life event manager Joshua West said the goal of Welcome Week is to help students learn about what LCC has to offer. “The purpose is to let students know what resources LCC’s campus has to offer them so they can be successful students,” West said. “It is also a great chance for the
registered student organizations to promote themselves and recruit members.” The Student Life office organizes and hosts this event each year. According to West, it has taken place for over 20 years, and each year the event meets its goal. “I am often right in the mix of events and among the students that participate in Welcome Week, so I get a good chance to talk to them and get some feedback,” West said. Welcome Week will have both a “Spirit Day” and “Throwback Thursday” on Sept. 4. Spirit Day is a chance for students to show their school spirit by wearing LCC gear. They can win prizes by showing spirit.
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Student Life event manager Joshua West organizes shirts by size in preparation for Welcome Week 2014.
LCC gear such as shirts and backpacks can now be purchased in the new
Phil’s Spirit Shop in the Gannon Building. “I am so excited for
Spirit Day,” LCC student Nick Opin said. “I have a shirt and backpack, so I
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am already off to a great start on showing spirit. The next thing is painting myself blue and white.” Throwback Thursday is an online contest (Twitter and Facebook). Students can upload pictures of themselves when they were younger, as well as other historical LCC photos. They can Tweet them to Student Life or post them on the Student Life Facebook wall. The students who submit the top 10 favorite/liked submissions will earn prizes. LCC student Heather Hilton said she is excited about Welcome Week, and most enthused about the scavenger hunt. “I am hoping the scavenger hunt will be a good way for me to explore and learn about campus while also getting prizes,” Hilton said. For information about the digital scavenger hunt, or for all of the Welcome Week events, contact Student Life at 483-1285 or go to http://www.lcc.edu/studentlife/welcome-week/
Downtown Lansing Welcome Week Monday - Friday September 8 - 12 Visit the Capital City & enjoy student only specials at participating businesses all week long! Welcome Party at House of Eden Rock Thursday, September 11 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. DJ Free Appetizers Drink Specials Prizes Presented By:
www.lansingwelcomeweek.com Virg Bernero, Mayor
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Try a new local lunch: For Crepe Sake Sarah Spohn A&E Editor If you’re feeling sour about the whole nowhere-to-eat situation on LCC’s campus, take a walk on over to the Lansing City Market for a sweet surprise. New local business For Crepe Sake opened in the city market five weeks ago. Husband and wife owners Mark and Deborah Owen have been married five years, but being business partners is still a fresh idea. And yes, it’s served daily. Deborah Owen brings years of catering experience to the table, and Mark made his dough from a former pizzeria. “We talked about different businesses for a long time. Then we visited this crepery, and we thought, ‘Wow, this would make a really good business for Lansing,’” Mark said. “If you go down Washington here, there’s like four different sub places, there’s pizza everywhere. This is something unique; a little more sophisticated.” When it came time to find a location, the Owens set their sights on
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Lansing City Market’s newest tenants, Mark and Deb Owen, opened their French-inspired eatery, For Crepe Sake, two months ago. The restaurant’s entire menu is available gluten free and students can receive a 15 percent discount.
their former hometown of Lansing. “We looked at a number of locations, and being that we’re brand new, we decided that this would be a good place to get started; to grow up our business from here,” Mark said. For Crepe Sake features Michigan products,
including the best coffee in Lansing, according to Mark. Paired with their wide variety of crepes, the eatery’s menu includes coffee from the popular Ann Arbor sandwich shop, Zingerman’s. “We tried several Michigan roasters,” Mark said. “We had a
little party and we tried different brews from different types, and Zingerman’s came out with the highest quality products.” While this Frenchinspired eatery is just a short walk from campus, the walk to get ingredients is even fewer steps away.
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Summer’s festival fashions inspired by all things acid Summer 2014 to me meant plenty of outdoor concerts. Rain or shine, the beat goes on. For some, I bought tickets the hour they went on sale, and other excursions were last minute. I had planned for a summer full of great sounds, but I had no idea the sights I’d see, the fashions — or wearable art as some say. I have to start with perhaps the most prevalent trend of this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo wannabes – highwaist shorts. No. Nope. Please no, for the love of God. High waist shorts are not for everyone. Hell, I’ll take that back. They’re not for anyone who’s not in a time machine traveling back to when “mom jeans” were all the rage circa 1993. If D.J. Tanner wore it on “Full House,” chances are you shouldn’t be wearing it now. Female festival fashion can be summed up in two words: booty cheeks. Seriously. So much butt. I bought my concert ticket for the music, I want to see the
lead singer, not your butt. The people wearing these high-waist bleached shorts love their acid a little too much; not only do they use it to bleach their denim, but they’re not opposed to dropping a little acid either. That’s the only logical explanation. Drop a little acid, raise the hem. Makes sense. I bet a lot of things make sense when you’re on acid. Moving from the bottom up, the next trend is the crop top. The combo is deadly. Insert a belly button-baring loose top with high-waist shorts, and suddenly, you’ve got this awkward middle ground. I’m taken back to a time when I didn’t know
that 100 percent cotton clothes, when put in the dryer, resulted in Barbie Doll sizes. I’m confused, to say the least. If your eyes can make it past the swinging butts in the pit in front of you, the next trend is the hair: often the long, free flowing, hippie hair. We’ve still got that whole ombre trend of hair naturally fading to a lighter color at the ends. For some, this seems to be an excuse to let your roots grow out a little longer before reaching for the bleach. I’m also digging the flower headbands, Woodstock is back! Makes me wonder though, how many of you pocket-full-of-posers can name three bands that played Woodstock. On that note (see what I did there), I’ll leave with this. I am happy to see concert-goers barefoot, crowd surfing and not letting a little rain or a lot of mud ruin their festival experience. The whole free spirit, easy-going aura, now that’s something I can get down with.
“I get my milk that I use in the coffee from Hickory Corners here (in the market),” Mark said. “We buy our cheese here … and other things from the produce department. We try to kind of service everyone here,” Deb added. If you’re in the dark about these light and
flavor-filled French pancakes, try the Eiffel Tower or Hunchback of Notre Dame, both fan favorites. Other popular sellers are the Nutella flavors, but city of Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero fancies the fraise crepe. While they’re still a new business, For Crepe Sake is already thinking of bigger, better and batter things. The second stage in the works is delivery. “We’d like to deliver to LCC. Right now we’re thinking lunch-time delivery,” Mark said. Next is adding catering, followed by more locations, he added. Stop by and make your lunchtime a little sweeter at For Crepe Sake, located at 325 City Market Drive. The cafe is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Daily specials are available and the whole menu is available gluten free. Students with a valid student ID can get 15 percent off their entire purchase.
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Dragon Boats race into town for fundraiser Directly across from LCC’s main campus, the Adado Riverfront will be home to a fierce battle of dragon boat races in the Grand River. Cheer on your favorite team as paddlers race in timed trials to capture their flags. The races
take place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13 and 14 and is free for spectators. Register your team of 20 today. The fundraiser benefits the Women’s Center of Greater Lansing. For more information, visit capitalcitydragonboat.com
Made in Lansing exhibit on display at City Hall Now through Oct. 31, the Lansing City Hall has the newest Historical Society of Greater Lansing’s pop-up display on exhibit. The exhibit chronicles nearly 125 years of innovation and invention in Lansing, showcas-
ing a wide variety of products made in and around our city. The exhibit is open during normal business hours at City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Avenue. Admission is free. For more information, visit lansinghistory. org.
Brewskis galore on tap at ballpark Beerfest Brought to you by the Lansing Lugnuts and I’m a Beer Hound, Beerfest at the Ballpark is sure to quench your thirst. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste more than 250 craft beers, ciders and meads from over 50 Michigan breweries. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door
and include a commemorative tasting glass and 15 tasting tickets. Designated driver tickets are also available for $10. Beerfest at the Ballpark is Friday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 11 p.m. at Cooley Law School Stadium. For more information, visit www.beerfestattheballpark.net
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‘Bezerk’ for major concert Chelsea Allen News Editor Music blaring from each direction, over-priced drinks and sweaty bodies knocking into one another leads one to assume this must be the site of a concert. On Aug. 22 at Comerica Park in Detroit, I was in this exact scenery to see the one and only Rap God; otherwise known as Eminem, Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers, Rabbit ... the list goes on. Photo by Chelsea Allen Of course Rihanna was Eminem and Rihanna stand together after performing there. Without her, most their first song together on Aug. 22 at Comerica Park. of the songs on The Mon-
ster Tour could not be performed without auto tune. If I paid $372 (for two tickets) to go hear auto tune voices played at a concert, I would be very disappointed. However, that wasn’t the case because both artists sounded incredible live. From the very beginning I knew this concert would be one of my few favorites because of the hilarious video introduction for the artists. The two performed a comical scene that filled the ballpark with laughter before they made their entrance on the stage. As the video wrapped
Book sheds light on dark times Shelby Schueller Staff Writer While I love reading, I seldom find memoirs I enjoy as much as stories that center around worlds entirely different than everyday life. However, I found the memoir “Unbearable Lightness” by Portia de Rossi extremely captivating. Portia de Rossi is an Australian model who became famous in the states for her role as Nelle Porter on the television show, “Ally McBeal.” She became even more of a celebrity after marriage to comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres. She also played the character Lind-
say Bluth on the television show, “Arrested Development.” “Unbearable Lightness” follows the life of de Rossi beginning with her first day on set of “Ally McBeal,” long before she met Ellen. Terrified the paparazzi would criticize her body and expose the truth of her homosexuality, de Rossi battled a severe eating disorder. This issue had followed her sporadically since the age of 12, when she began modeling. Strict, ritualistic dieting habits slowly absorbed de Rossi’s thoughts, and transformed into an all-consuming practice of starvation, binging and over-exercising. All this happened while the actress kept the severity of her illness a secret from those around
up, my hand clutched harder and harder onto my boyfriend’s hand while we waited for the two to reveal themselves. Several things flashed through my mind. Did I forget to pee before this started? Where is my wallet? I feel like I might get mugged. Will Eminem spot me out in the crowd and take me up on stage and serenade me in front of everyone? I wish that last one happened, but that would have been awkward ditching my boyfriend in the crowd. Before I knew it though,
both artists came out and put on a spectacular show for Detroit. Songs such as “Crack a Bottle,” “Stan,” “Love the Way You Lie,” “The Monster” and “Won’t Back Down” were just some of the hits performed live. Although my feet killed and I could barely stay awake for the hour and half drive back home, I can now proudly say that I have seen Eminem and Rihanna in concert and check it off my bucket list. However, if there is another chance to see the Rap God, you can bet I will be there to see him again in his hometown of Detroit.
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her until the disease became life threatening. De Rossi tells her story of struggle and self-loathing with a brutal honesty, leaving me close to tears. Through her years of pain, illness and trying to hide her true identity, de Rossi finds ways to accept herself and her body. It is an inspiring book about overcoming struggle and learning how to both find love and love yourself. I highly recommend it, but with warning. During the peak of de Rossi’s eating disorder, the book gets very emotionally intense. This part of the text could possibly be difficult or even trigger further emotions to those with similar problems.
Get hooked on ‘Guardians’ Sarah Spohn A&E Editor If the opening of a flick takes moviegoers back to 1988, chances are I’m going to enjoy it. If said film’s first song rewinds back even further to the 1975 CC hit, “I’m Not in Love,” playing on a Walkman, I’m hooked. On a feeling. The film’s soundtrack, “Awesome Mix. Vol. 1“ is chock-full of goodies. One-hit wonders classic Motown songs take viewers to another place, in this case, another planet. Enter Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), or as he likes to call himself, Star Lord. Boyishly handsome good looks and a quick wit get him out of situations, rather than superpowers. In an effort to save the universe, Star Lord teams up with Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Rocket Racoon (Bradley Cooper) and Groot (Vin Diesel). It’s on when this group of misfits unite to fight their ragtag rivals and save the universe. Yes, there are CGI effects, plenty of strangely colored creatures and
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The film soundtrack for Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” was No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart for two straight weeks.
even a talking animal; things we’ve all seen in films before. But this is far from the usual Marvel we’re used to. The movie awakens an otherwise played out storyline with the help of timeless records. With movies based on comic books, I often get stuck in the fiction; the extraterrestrials’ yellow eyes and horns. But just when I thought, “Here we go again,” I was proven wrong. The memorable one-liners break
the often extremely slow moving foggy plot lines of Marvel. “Guardians of the Galaxy” creates a new kind of superhero, sci/ fi movie with the perfect blend of familiarity and fun. Any movie that uses the Five Stair Steps song “Ooh Child” almost automatically gets — you guessed it — five stars from me. “Guardians of the Galaxy” has been in theaters for a month now, but I assure you, if you haven’t seen it yet, go. You’ll be hooked too.
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Depression is not a laughing matter The world lost a oneof-a kind performer recently when actor and comedian Robin Williams took his own life. Known for his breakout performance as “Mork” in the ‘70s show, “Mork and Mindy,” Williams continued to captivate audiences with his unique brand of acting and comedy for the past three decades in movies such as “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Dead Poets Society” and “Aladdin.” Always the energetic and cheerful person on camera, Williams seemed to be battling
his own inner demons off camera. Williams struggled his whole life with his drug and alcohol addictions. His addictions eventually led to a divorce from his first wife. Williams’ movie ca-
reer also seemed to dwindle. He wasn’t putting out blockbuster hits like he did early on in his career. He found himself taking on much smaller roles on screen. Williams tried to rekindle the magic of his early career as CBS signed him to star with Sarah Michelle Gellar in the show, “The Crazy Ones.” CBS announced in May that the show would not be picked up for a second season. After Williams took his own life, his wife made the announce-
ment that Williams had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, as well as suffering from depression. Depression is a complicated “term.” I use the word “term” because doctors, psychologist and scientists still argue if depression is an inherent genetic chemical imbalance or if depression is caused by environmental causes. According to the World Health Organization, 121 million people in the world suffer from depression. According to the Huffington Post,
34,000 of those people will take their own life. What I found appalling after Williams’ death was the inconsiderate comments made by people on social media and news sites. FOX news reporter Shepard Smith called Williams a coward for leaving his family behind. Williams’ daughter Zelda deleted her Twitter account after several of her followers left hurtful messages and pictures pertaining to her father’s death. Depression can of-
ten make a person feel hopeless and lost. It is important for people to realize that depression is more complicated than “just make yourself feel happy and then you’re OK.” Depression affects people differently. Some may experience it their whole life, others might grow out of it; still others find that medication and counseling can help them cope with their day-to-day life. Depression should never be taken lightly or dismissed as something easy to overcome.
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the saddle again’ This column is not about a country-western movie, as the headline may lead one to believe. It is about my second year of writing for The Lookout at Lansing Community College and what I have done over the summer. Last year was a learning experience. I started off as this small first-year college student. In my mind writing for The Lookout was equivalent to writing for the New York Times. I knew this was the job for me when, on the first day I walked into the newspaper office, there was free pizza. There was free pizza ordered on the first day of this semester, too. That’s why I know I’m keeping this job. Last year I learned that writing for a college newspaper can have challenges, like hitting deadlines, using coffee to get me through a day and sometimes stressing so bad I get no sleep and have to take an exam the next morning. But I have also learned of ways to deal with it, and learned how to be a better writer. Over the summer I got to do a lot of cool things. I attended a fair share of concerts as well as the Common Ground Music Festival. I also saw probably every movie that came out. “The Lego Movie” is still my favorite movie of the year. “Fault in our Stars” made me cry for days. And if you want a lot of monster fighting, “How to Train Your Dragon 2” would be a better bet than “Godzilla.”
I also did some things I have never done before, like watching fireworks on the Fourth of July in a backyard with trees, hoping I wouldn’t die. I also went kayaking and visited cities I’ve never been to, like Holland, Chicago, Grand Haven, Saugatuck and Douglas. I also was able to work for The Lookout during the summer and attend a journalism camp called “MIPA” as a counselor. Both these things helped me improve my writing and focus on making it my career. I am eager to start this semester writing for The Lookout. I am also strangely excited to start studying for my fall classes. On a recent summer night, I am not ashamed to say, I opened my math book and read “Factoring the Trinomial” with interest. I am also really excited to hear from all of you. Last year The Lookout allowed me the chance to meet and connect with so many people. Now I am excited to meet even more LCC people. If you have any story suggestions, contact me at bozackj@mail.lcc.edu.
11 Opinion Letter to the Editor LCC student supports rights of Spring Arbor University students I am writing in support of Spring Arbor University students who are fighting a great injustice. An exception in Title IX is being made by our government for RELIGIOUS UNIVERSITIES to not care about students, faculty or staff who are harrassed for just being in love or having a different identity. The LGBT population (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender), which I am part of, has high levels of being picked on and abused in schools all around America. Wouldn’t you know Spring Arbor is allowed on our no-exception campus to recruit those who just want an education? These are inequalities indeed, so please write to your LCC Board of Trustees, asking them to fix this immoral and unethical decision to have Spring Arbor officials on campus. We cannot be sheltering those who do not follow Federal and State guidelines merely for an exception to their rules. Sincerely, Francisco Vaca, LCC Student and LGBT member
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New services, programs in place for fall semester Students begin a new semester at LCC, but not without many changes. The Gannon Building is once again the central hub of LCC campus. Walking into the newly renovated building can be quite intimidating. With new terminology, including the “Star Zone” and the “Red Area” being used, things can get confusing. The “Star Zone” refers to the heart of the Gannon Building, which houses services like admissions, registration, advising and financial aid. The different colored areas inside the “Star Zone,” such as the “Red Area” of Student Life, have been coded to better help students locate newly-desig-
nated services. If students have any questions about the new Gannon Building, there are customer relations specialists (CRS) who can be of assistance. These CRS’s specialize in providing information regarding admissions, registration, financial aid, advising, counseling and assessment. In addition to the Gannon Building’s many changes, LCC has also added some new services to better help students and faculty communicate and stay organized. Lync is a new instant messaging program the college is using this semester. Lync enables students to have a faster and more efficient way of communicat-
ing with their professors, faculty and fellow students. Another service being used this semester is the R-25 room schedule system. This unique system is a digital calendar that displays all of the college’s upcoming events. The calendar informs students and faculty not only when an event is being held, but also the building and room number location as well. Students both old and new may find themselves feeling lost and in disarray at first. We here at The Lookout believe these changes, while a bit confusing at first, will ultimately lead to a more orderly and efficient teaching and learning environment.
What are your next steps? You can finish your bachelor’s degree on the LCC Campus! Siena Heights University has a degree completion center right here on campus! Undergraduate classes available in: • Accounting • Bachelor of Applied Science • Community Services • Multidisciplinary Studies • Professional Communication CONTACT US TODAY! Phone: (517) 483-9726 Email: lansing@sienaheights.edu Web: www.sienaheights.edu/lans
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Gannon Renovations Continued from page 1
food places get set up and we can actually get something that’s fast and affordable on campus,” said Wallace. “Even though Gibson’s Café and Gibby’s is right across the street, it would be nice to have some more options.” LCC student Hannah Jones agreed in saying that she likes how far the renovations have gone and how quickly things
Renovations continue to occur throughout the Gannon Building in the two-story dining area. It is shown here on Aug. 20.
Photos by Will Simon
Construction workers dig into the ground outside of the Gannon Building during recent renovations.
Dave Mead of Stambaugh Masonry works on the interior of the Gannon Building.
are going. “I really like what LCC has done so far,” Jones said. “It all looks really great and I will most definitely use the dining in the Gannon Building once it’s complete. I’ve missed the one that was in the A & S Building, so having one back will be great.” For more info on the renovations, contact the Student Affairs Division on the second floor of the Gannon Building in the StarZone or by phone at (517) 483-1162.