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Volume 58, Issue 13
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Bender from the TV show “Futurama” (foreground) and Captain America were among the characters who were sighted during The Fantasticon comics and memorabilia convention at the Causeway Bay & Convention Center in south Lansing March 5 and 6. Fantasticon featured comic books from The Golden Age, Silver and Bronze Age, as well as action figures and other collectibles. Representatives from both Marvel and DC Comics were in attendance. Fans had the opportunity to meet Star Wars actor Billy Dee Williams, as well as Jeremy London, star of Mallrats. A cosplay costume contest and Star Wars and Walking Dead trivia were among other highlights of the event.
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Lights & Caves to perform at Mac’s Bar
Gibson’s drops its lawsuit against Lansing C.C.
Reporters from The Lookout cover pro hockey
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News >> Page 4
Sports >> Page 8
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‘Where Spirit Rides’ embodies Black Box Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief Students and faculty were taken on a trip through the 1800s on March 2 as the Black Box Theater presented a production of “Where Spirit Rides.” “Where Spirit Rides” is a solo theater performance that was written and performed by actress Lisa Biggs. The play revolves around a Quaker religious meeting in 1831 where abolitionist Abby Kelley becomes possessed by the ghost of a once-enslaved Black woman. The idea for the play came to Biggs when she read an article about Abby Kelley while she was attending Northwood University in 2008. “The author revealed that Kelley and others believed in the possibility of transmigration of the soul … meaning that their bodies could be inhabited or possessed by the ghosts or spirits of others,” Biggs said. After reading this article, Kelley began researching and writing the screenplay of what would become “Where Spirit Rides.” “I read several biographies about
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Actress Lisa Biggs played several different characters during her performance of “Where Spirit Rides” in the Black Box Theater on March 2.
her life … I researched abolitionist newspapers and organized tactics and read widely about those she corresponded with,” she said.
The actress plays several characters during the 75-minute show, including famous African-Americans Angelina Grimke, Frederick Douglass, Sojourn-
er Truth and Dolly Harris. Biggs talked about the challenge of playing several roles on stage. “I struggle to embody the character of the ghost, who is performed through West African dances,” Biggs said. “The problem is not the choreography so much as the underlying question of what she is trying to express (and) achieve in each moment.” After Biggs’ performance, LCC students and faculty participated in a discussion about the play in the Centre for Engaged Inclusion. Centre for Engaged Inclusion Coordinator and LCC Sociology Professor Kali Majumdar spoke about the event. “I would say that this program kind of bridged the Black History Month and the Woman’s History Month,” Majumdar said. “It was from the perspective of a white woman who was possessed by an African American woman slave ... she spoke as a slave owner, an anti-suffragist, a white woman, a black woman ... It was told from a lot of different perspectives.” For more information about Biggs and her theatrical work visit her website at lisabiggs.org/
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Musicians play Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song” at a rally for Deven Guilford on Saturday, Feb. 27 at the State Capitol. Guilford, 17, of Mulliken, was shot and killed by an Eaton County Sheriff ’s sergeant during a traffic stop on Feb. 28, 2015. Guilford had been pulled over by Sgt. Jonathan Frost for flashing his vehicle’s high-beams at the passing officer. The traffic stop quickly escalated when Guilford failed to provide his driver’s license. Guilford’s family and supporters are seeking charges against the officer.
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LCC Transfer Fair offers college pathway options Shelby Schueller Associate Editor Students wanting to take the next step in their college careers are invited to the sixth annual Transfer Fair on Thursday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the lower level of the Gannon Commons and the second floor of the Gannon Building, located on LCC’s main campus. There is no cost to attend and registration is not required. According to Patty Spagnuolo, director of the University Center and Transfer Initiatives, between 35 and 40 private and public colleges and universities are scheduled to attend, most of them Michigan based. “That’s what the transfer fair is really all about: to bring schools to the students,” Spagnuolo said. “The beauty of that is that they have them all there in one place. The student doesn’t have to make separate visitations to each school just to talk to someone.” Spagnuolo said one of the advantages of the Transfer Fair is that representatives can guide students one-on-one through the process of transferring and answer questions in a relaxed environment. The fair is marketed toward students of any age with a recent associate degree or 30 credits or more. However, anyone who is interested in transferring to a four-year institution is invited to attend, according to Spagnuolo. Students are encouraged to bring an unofficial transcript with them to the fair, but it is not required. Spagnuolo encouraged students to approach any booth they find interesting. “As much as the student might feel uncomfortable about approaching those representatives, that’s what they do for a living,” she said. “They love to talk to students and find out what they’re interested in. “I don’t think that I’ve ever come across a school that is upset if you come to their table and then opt out. Don’t feel committed … any good college representative wants you to go where it fits for you.” “I’m most excited to meet some new
NEWS Women in politics talk set for March 24 The Centre for Engaged Inclusion will hold a conversation on the importance of women in politics Thursday, March 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It will center on the importance of women engaging in the political process and getting active in current affairs. “Coffee Time: The Women in Politics” is part of 2016 Women’s History Month. It is brought to the college by the LCC Women’s History Collective. The Centre for Engaged Inclusion is located in room 252.04 of the Gannon Building.
Deadline to pitch business idea March 23
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Students line up to receive information about transferring to Michigan State University during the LCC Transfer Fair in 2015.
students,” said Jennifer Spenny, University of Michigan-Flint Lansing site coordinator. “It’s a chance for me to show the LCC students what we offer in the Lansing area and, if they want to go to Flint, what we offer there. “The funnest part is talking to students about the programs that we offer and seeing what their interests are and seeing if there’s anything that would fit them.” Spenny said there seems to be a belief that institution officials are all competing for the same students. “Really we’re out there just to present ourselves and to see if we’re a good fit for the student,” Spenny said. “It’s important for our transfer students to find the best fit.” Chris Stokdyk, Northwood University Lansing program center manager, said events such as the Transfer Fair help bridge the gap between students and four-year institutions. “It’s really good for us to get that exposure and to get out and meet with students,” he said. “We don’t see many students just coming over in (the University
Center) and just inquiring. “The earlier we can meet with students, the better,” Stokdyk continued. “If we meet someone at the transfer fair, that’s great for us and great for them as it turns out.” Spagnuolo expressed the importance of students pursuing their degree. “One of the reasons that the Transfer Fair is so very important is that students understand the value of their degrees,” she said. “First of all, there’s the first value in getting an LCC associate degree. Most all schools that are involved in the Michigan Transfer Agreement will take an associate degree for transfer,” she said. “Secondly, the value of going on and getting your bachelor’s degree as far as making you marketable for jobs in Michigan. Students really need the extra degrees and education in order to do well and succeed in life.” For more information about the Annual Transfer Fair, visit www.lcc.edu/ uc/getthere or call Teri Huff, University Center administrative assistant, at (517) 483-1363.
The deadline to submit a business idea and application for a chance to win $1,000 is Wednesday, March 23. The LCC American Marketing Association Star Tank is handing out $1,000 to the winner, along with other cash prizes for second and third place. Supported by the LCC Foundation, the event gives students with business start-up ideas a chance to get expert feedback. Applicants will give a short presentation on their ideas to a panel of judges on Wednesday, March 30. For more information, including submitting ideas and applications, contact William Motz at (517) 483-1540 or motzw@lcc.edu/
Washington Square deadline is March 25 The Washington Square Journal contest for writers and artists is taking submissions until Friday, March 25. Washington Square is seeking the best, most polished entries in categories of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, photos, paintings and digital artwork. Up to four poetry entries may be submitted, while two can be submitted for fiction and creative nonfiction. There is a 2,000word maximum for fiction and creative nonfiction pieces. In the art category, up to two photos, paintings or digital artwork pictures can be submitted. Images must be high resolution .jpg or .tiff files of at least 300 dpi. Each entry must include a title and the name of the contestant. Each contestant must also include a short biography of no more than 25 words. Send all work as a single attachment to WashingtonSquareLCC@gmail.com/
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Gibson’s drops LCC textbook lawsuit Aaron Emerson News Editor Gibson’s University Bookstore has dropped a lawsuit against Lansing Community College after a several-month dispute over the college’s contract with MBS Book Exchange, Inc. Gibson’s is located at 320 N. Capitol Ave., across the street from LCC’s main campus. Co-owner Matt Buche stated his business cannot keep up with the court costs. “We just don’t have the money to pursue this lawsuit,” said Buche, who coowns the business with Dave Poquette. Gibson’s was suing LCC over the college’s book voucher program with Missouri-based MBS, an online bookstore. LCC sent out a request for book vendors interested in entering in a contract to run its voucher program in January 2015. Gibson’s sent out a proposal, but LCC ultimately chose MBS. The voucher program gives financial aid students at LCC up to $600 to be spent on textbooks, but only through MBS. Gibson’s claimed in the lawsuit that the contract violated financial aid law and would put them out of business. Buche said the MBS contract cost them nearly $600,000 in lost income in January alone. “It hurt us a lot,” Buche said. “We have lost a lot of money.” Buche said the fact the contract
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Gibson’s University Bookstore co-owner Matt Buche organizes textbooks on Wednesday, March 16. Gibson’s recently agreed to drop the lawsuit against Lansing Community College regarding its contract with the MBS online bookstore.
could potentially put Gibson’s out of business is not the issue. He said Gibson’s offered cheaper prices than MBS on 21 books out of the 25 they checked once the contract was signed.
“If MBS was cheaper than us, then we wouldn’t have a problem with it,” Buche said. “We are a free-market thinking business. But it’s actually costing the students money.”
The move to drop the lawsuit came shortly after LCC and MBS filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that it lacked any basis in fact or law, according to LCC Director of Public Relations Devon Bradley. LCC’s Board of Trustees approved that request in late February. Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Joyce Draganchuk later ordered dismissal of the case. “Despite the litigation, LCC and MBS Direct will continue to work together to provide Gibson’s and other vendors the opportunity to sell books through the online Market Place,” Bradley said. “The Market Place will provide LCC financial aid students, and all other LCC students, additional opportunities to purchase books at favorable prices from a variety of participating vendors, while assuring that LCC funds advanced as “book vouchers” are used only to purchase books.” LCC currently offers students $250 for school supplies and books that can be used anywhere. The MBS contract is for one year, but can be renewed for 10 years. Buche said if the circumstances are right, Gibson’s would be interested in sending out a new proposal after the MBS contract expires. “We would if we are even still in business,” Buche said.
Free educational books, resources discussed Aaron Emerson News Editor Regina Gong said she knows the difficulty college students face trying to afford textbooks. As the manager of Technical Services and Systems at LCC, she can cite many statistics on the topic. “In a poll we did through LCC, it found 80 percent of LCC students said they have not purchased a needed textbook because of cost,” Gong said. That is a major reason Gong has embraced OER, a relatively new but growing movement sweeping through some of the country’s colleges. OER, which stands for Open Educational Resources, has now reached LCC. Gong gave a presentation on it
March 15 at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion. OER is an openly licensed, online educational system used for sharing educational resources. For many students, the major benefit of it is the ability to use online textbooks for free. Gong proposed the use of OER to the LCC Academic Senate Committee on Competitiveness and Innovation in 2014. In March 2015, the Academic Senate passed a resolution encouraging faculty to consider using OER in its courses. “OER has the potential to be a game-changer, not only for our students, but for our faculty as well,” Gong said. Five LCC professors started us-
ing OER as a pilot program last fall. Gong said estimates show students have saved $69,441 in the pilot program this year. In fall 2016, all psychology classes will use it, Gong said. Gong admitted OER still has room for improvement. Concerns with only being able to read books online have been raised. One of the pilot professors said she prefers McGraw-Hill for its in-depth videos. LCC Psychology Professor Mark Kelland, however, is a supporter of OER after using it this year. “My students haven’t noticed any difference between my OER textbook and traditional books,” Kelland said. “They are getting the same level of material for free, though.”
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Regina Gong helped host a forum on Open Educational Resources at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion Tuesday, March 15.
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New coffee shop coming to Old Town Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor A warm cup of coffee is the most important part of the day for some people. That extra kick, double shot of espresso and flavor will soon be found at Old Town’s new coffee shop. Bloom Coffee Roasters, 1236-B Turner St., is set to open its doors in mid to late April. The coffee shop is co-founded by Jared Field and Cameron Russell. Field has been roasting coffee since 2010. He got his experience in a Kalamazoo coffee house after graduating with a degree in journalism. The journalism job market looked bleak, Field explained. “The Monday after I graduated, Chicago Tribune laid off 300 employees,” Field said. “I woke up that morning, read that headline and knew I had to find something else.” Field said he submitted applications for many different businesses. Out of the many applications, one would determine his future. Field got a job at The Water Street Coffee Joint in Kalamazoo. A couple weeks later he was in a roastmaster position. “I fell in love with roasting,” Field said. “I definitely saw it as something I could do for the rest of my life. I worked there for a few years and realized it was time to do something on my own.” Field started Bloom Coffee in 2014. He roasted coffee in his one-bedroom
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Bloom Coffee Roasters co-owner Jared Field roasts coffee. Bloom Coffee Roasters, located in Old Town, is set to open in mid to late April of this year.
apartment in Kalamazoo. “I had a roaster that would set off the smoke alarm almost every day,” Field said. “I would freak my wife out and make her go a little crazy thinking I was going to burn down the house.” Field started looking for a city to expand his business. He looked at Detroit, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, but decided Lansing was most ideal for coffee. “We saw the need for coffee here because a lot of people wanted better coffee,” Field said. “I fell in love with Old Town immediately. It’s a small
artistic community that I would like to be a part of. After we found this Old Town location things just sort of bloomed, so to speak.” Bloom sources beans from Colombia, Mexico, Ethiopia, Kenya and more. The space is still undergoing transformation and will soon evolve into a sit-down coffee shop. The menu will start with the basics and include lattes, Americanos, macchiatos and cappuccinos. Beans will be available for purchase. “We want to be that business that builds a community around coffee,” Field said. “We want this to be a
space for people to come and call it a second home.” Field said roasting coffee is one of the hardest things he has ever done but he enjoys learning about the technique. “Realizing the work that is put into each coffee bean is one of most attractive things to me,” Field said. “Each bean is different and it’s just trial and error, batch after batch. Roasting a batch of coffee and how you bring those flavors out is just astounding to me.” He said he is excited to open up shop and has high hopes for the Old Town location. “I don’t think the fear of starting a business ever goes away,” Field said. “I don’t have a kid but I would think it would be like having a baby. It’s a very scary thing and you want to make sure you’re always making the right moves to raise the business in the right way.” Field encouraged people to stop by once the business opens its doors. “Coffee is one of the most important part of people’s day and when it’s not enjoyable it can ruin people’s day,” Field said. “We want to make sure people are leaving here with the ability to continue their day in a positive way. “We want people to bloom in their day and in their lives and it can start with a single cup.” For more information about Bloom Coffee Roasters head to www.bloomroasters.com/
Alumnus Spotlight: Martin Washburne
Alumnus gears his way to owning auto shop Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief LCC alumnus Martin Wa s h b u r n e has worked in the automotive field for over 20 years. Using the automotive education he reWashburne ceived at LCC and his years of job experience he opened his own business, East Lansing Auto Pros. Washburne, 36, and his wife, Corrine, have two children: Kyle, 14, and Ryan, 8.
While attending LCC, Washburne worked at AutoLab of Lansing, where he eventually became store manager. He attended LCC from 2000 to 2003, where he majored in automotive technology. “I enjoyed every moment at LCC, actually,” Washburne said. “I was already working in the automotive profession … so my time at LCC just furthered my daily abilities that much more.” He remembered Marvin Argersinger, the lead faculty at the automotive program, as a person who help mentor him the most during his tenure at LCC. “Marv was kind of the first person I
met when I approached the automotive lab,” he said. “I was right out of high school and I was unsure with the direction I wanted to go and he kind of took me under his wing and from there he acted like a counselor … He pushed me in the directions I was looking to aim.” After graduating from LCC, Washburne remained at the Auto Lab in Lansing, where he worked as the store manager for five years. After that he worked a threeyear stint at Goodyear Auto Service. Washburne said during this time he was building up the resources to own his own shop. In 2009, his dream of owning his own business came true at East Lansing Auto Pros.
Fellow employee and LCC alumnus Matt Roberts spoke about working for Washburne at his store. “Marty is an awesome guy,” Roberts said. “He is there to help you when you need it. I have worked for him for four years … I really have nothing bad I could say about him.” Washburne spoke about how his time at LCC helped him on his career path. “The education I received at LCC was priceless in my career,” Washburne said. “I have been able to move forward in my industry and am now the owner and founder to one of the most well respected auto shops in the greater Lansing area.”
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Game Night adds to student experience Marisa Hilts Freelance Reporter After long hours of homework and brain busting exams, LCC students are encouraged to unwind with a table full of friends playing an assortment of games. Every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 4 p.m., students can meet in the Gannon Student Commons to play their own games or the games provided. James Rawson is the man keeping Game Night alive, with his own personal story as the foundation. At age 17, Rawson was diagnosed and had begun treatment for his Bipolar disorder. He said he was very socially awkward at the time. He found that when surrounded with old friends, his social life began to take a turn for the better. “It was in 2013 when I took it upon myself to conduct a study on why the effects of Game Night are real,” Rawson said. “It was an eye opener for all us gamers.” Rawson said he hopes students who participate in this club allow themselves to release “the stress buildup of our daily lives” and to never be plagued with the sense of loneliness.
What is your favorite game To pass the time?
“Alien Isolation. It reflects the way the movie was made.” Russel Gallegos, 20
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Students enjoy board games in the Gannon Student Commons every Wednesday and Friday.
In order to extend the thrill of games to all LCC students, Rawson said he is currently putting together a unique fundraiser. “The event is based on playing a game called WereWolf,” Rawson explained. “If I could get 75 people to play at $5 per person, that could (help us purchase) 10 games that vi-
sually impaired students can play with sighted students.” Whether students would like to unwind from their packed schedule or meet friendly new people, all are encouraged to become “gamers” and enjoy making fun memories. For more information, contact club adviser Jessica Gordon at (517) 483-9658.
“Star Wars Epic Duels. You can recreate any duels or make your own in board game format.”
Matt Bierwagen, 26
Teachers connect at Foreign Language Night Shelby Schueller Associate Editor LCC foreign language professors, along with foreign language instructors from local high schools, attended the third annual LCC Foreign Language Teachers’ Night on Feb. 26. The event was organized by Kari Richards, foreign language program faculty chair and an LCC German professor, with help from LCC German Professor Charlotte Steiner. According to Steiner, Foreign Language Teachers’ Night is designed to be an outreach opportunity between teachers. She said more teachers are interested every year. “It’s designed to let area high school teachers know about LCC’s offerings and to encourage their students,” she said. “We get a lot of dually enrolled high school students because the students don’t want to lose out on their language experience.” According to Steiner, 31 teachers attended, about nine of whom were LCC foreign language teachers. The others were high school foreign language teachers. German, French, Spanish, Japanese
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LCC Spanish instructor and Williamston High School teacher Sara Bostwick speaks at the LCC Foreign Language Teachers’ Night.
and Chinese were the five languages represented, Steiner said. The night began with networking. That was followed by presentations led by Sara Bostwick, an LCC and Williamston High School Spanish professor and Williamston High School blended learning instructional specialist, Spring Arbor University faculty member Kim Bowen, and LCC Library faculty member Regina Gong. The presentations covered a variety of subjects, including how to help students get the most out of class presentations and utilizing Open Educational Resources, Steiner said. Bostwick said her presentation was a synopsis of the three-hour workshop she gave at the Michigan World Language Association Meeting last fall. At the end, participants broke into language-specific groups to share student works, as well as to share tips for teaching, technology tools and other resources. Bostwick said she enjoyed meeting with other teachers. “It was a really thoughtful evening,” Bostwick said. “It’s amazing that teachers
will come out on a Friday night to spend two hours and get professional development. I think that speaks to the dedication of teachers in general so that’s amazing, and I think that it’s a wonderful thing that LCC is doing to build a partnership.” Steiner said nights like these are beneficial because they help build relationships between teachers, and help give resources to teachers who are just starting out. She encouraged other departments to create outreach events such as this in order to connect area high school teachers and students to LCC’s offerings. “I would like to express my thanks to the college for financially supporting this opportunity to get together with local area foreign language teachers,” Steiner said. “It makes a great evening here at the college to share our information when we’re able to do it in a warm and friendly environment with great food and great speakers.” Steiner also expressed thanks to Richards for the work spent organizing the event. For more information about the Foreign Language Teachers’ Night, contact Kari Richards at richa45@lcc.edu/
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Men’s hoop falls in national quarterfinal Rich Schenck Sports Editor Wrapping up the NJCAA District 9 Tournament Championship gave the Stars (30-5 overall) their second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament March 15 to 19 in Danville, Ill. LCC Head Coach Mike Ingram and his team entered as the second seed in the 16-team tournament, behind only Triton College, which ended the season as the No. 1 team in the national rankings in Division II. The first day of competition saw LCC win its first-round matchup, 91-87, against unranked Dakota County Technical (20-11) out of Rosemount, Minn. Reigning Division II Player of the Week Javon Haines put up a game-high 31 points to go along with 10 rebounds for the Stars. Sophomore Jimmy Kodet had another double-double for LCC as he chipped in 21 points and a team-high 16 rebounds. In the national quarterfinals, however, LCC’s title hopes were dashed at the
hands of seventh-ranked Essex County (28-4) by a score of 88-52. LCC let a nine-point lead get away just before halftime, going into the locker room tied at 30-30. It was a dismal shooting day for the Stars, who shot only 31.4 percent from the field (16 of 51), 14.3 percent (3 of 21) from three-point range and just 65.4 percent (17 of 26) at the charity stripe. Kodet lead the team with 14 points and had a game-high 10 rebounds. Haines had a rough day, scoring only nine points on 5 of 15 shooting. LCC turned its focus on the fifthplace semifinal March 17 against 29-6 Louisburg College (North Carolina) and pulled out a 112-108 win. This set the Stars up for a chance to play for fifth place on Saturday, March 19. Haines was a different man against the Hurricanes. He exploded for a game-high 39 points, to go with 10 assists and seven rebounds. Kodet chipped in 16 points and the freshmen duo of Isaiah Green and Curtis Davison combined for 30 points and 14 rebounds for the Stars.
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Schoolcraft’s Juwan Clark, left, attempts to block a shot from LCC’s DeQuaveon Stuckey during the MCCAA Championship Game, held at Lansing Community College on Monday, Feb. 29.
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Staff reporters cover pro hockey game Emerson, Schenck get taste of sports writing lifestyle Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief Two reporters from The Lookout were in attendance at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Wednesday, March 2 to cover the Grand Rapids Griffins game against the Rockford IceHogs. Sports Editor Rich Schenck and
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News Editor Aaron Emerson were among about 25 reporters chosen to cover the game, write an article and earn a chance to be published on MLive.com. The Grand Rapids Griffins are a part of the American Hockey League and are affiliated with The Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. The Icehogs are affiliated with the Chicago Blackhawks. The game ended with a 2-1 overtime victory for the Griffins, who played in front of a packed Van Andel Arena crowd. The reporters said they were excited about being involved with the event. “The atmosphere was very upbeat,” Emerson said. “The press box is built right in above the stands, so it really gives reporters a feel for the fan enthusiasm. “The interviews after the game were my favorite part; to be able to participate in a professional hockey game setting was really cool.”
Schenck also enjoyed the experience. “There were a lot of people dressed in Red Wings gear,” Schenck said. “Red Wings fans always know how to make a home game feel like a true home game. The Lookout reporters talked about the experience of competing with other young reporters for a spot on MLive.com. "It was definitely interesting knowing other reporters were trying to out-write you, all while trying to get to know them as much as you could in that short time,” Emerson said. Said Schenck: “It gave me a real sense of how the world of sports journalism will be. You're going to be competing with other writers from all over for hits on the web, so you have to be on top of your game.” Neither Emerson nor Schenck won the writing competition, but both said covering the professional hockey game was a reward in itself.
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The Grand Rapids Griffins battle the Rockford IceHogs on March 2 at the Van Andel Arena. The Griffins won 2-1 in overtime.
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Performing Arts: Motortown
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U.S. soccer rebrand has long way to go Rich Schenck Sports Editor The United States Soccer Federation’s rebranding effort is well overdue, although not exactly an overwhelming success in the court of public opinion. But it is 2016 and it is hard to pull that off. Rebranding in any sport at any level is not a very common thing (unless you are the National Premier Soccer League team based in Indianapolis). So whenever change does happen, people will take notice, especially in the world of soccer where crests remain unchanged for over 100 years. But my main beef isn’t with the new U.S. Soccer crest, of which I do apprehensively approve. It is the way it went about using its former players to spread the news. Former and current players received boxes with a scarf emblazoned with the new crest and other goodies.
The one player that they left out was Landon Donovan. How would basketball fans react if the Lakers didn’t retire Kobe Bryant’s number? Or if the Lions just disassociated themselves with Barry Sanders? Now, Donovan’s final years revolving around professional soccer were not smooth. He took time off from duties with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer and a brief hiatus from the U.S. National Team. Let’s not forget the 2014 World Cup roster debacle with Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann. That didn’t exactly endear Donovan to fans in the U.S. But he is without a doubt the greatest American soccer player to ever take the pitch in the USSF’s 103-year-old history. But when it comes to a new look and era for American soccer, you pull a stunt like that? Absolutely pathetic. What kind of example does that set for
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the youth players who have aspirations about furthering their USMNT careers? Or for any other American soccer player who wants to dare to dream? I’m not sure if there is still a rift between Donovan and the USSF or if it was just a hilariously absent-minded
mistake. Either way, it needs to be fixed. U.S. Soccer has a motto: “It’s about the crest on the front, not the name on the back.” When it comes to a federation rebrand and your last name is Donovan, the name on the back means something.
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10|ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
march 21 - april 3, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Issues in ‘Motortown’ will stun audiences Jaimie Bozack A & E Editor The LCC Theatre Department will have audience members sitting on the edge of their seats as they watch student actors push their skill sets to the limit during the dark drama “Motortown.” “Motortown” will appear March 18, 19, 25 and 26, at 8 p.m. in the Gannon Building’s Black Box Theatre. It is directed by Andy Callis. The play will bring many issues to the forefront, including violence, murder, pedophilia, post-traumatic stress disorder and human trafficking. The play follows the story of a man named Danny who returns to England after being in a war. He finds that everything he knew has changed. He comes home to find the girl he had been dating before the war has left him. This causes Danny to lose connections to his previous life and go down a dark path full of violence, murder and more. LCC student Michael Boxleitner plays Danny. Boxleitner said playing Danny is one of the most challenging roles he has played.
“I have always wanted to be crazy or evil because most shows I have been in, I have either been the bumbling idiot or a romantic counterpart,” Boxleitner said. “It has been interesting being able to dive into the mind of someone who is psychotic. It can be fun at times to cut loose.” Boxleitner said he had to put himself in uncomfortable positions for this play. These include portraying torture, murder and human trafficking. “It is weird getting into the mind frame of being the bad guy and it’s hard getting out of it,” Boxleitner said. “I had to become comfortable with a lot of things that I wouldn’t normally be comfortable with at all.” Boxleitner encouraged students to come. He said he enjoyed working with fellow students. “It is hard for me to choose a favorite part because this experience has been so great because of the people in it,” Boxleitner said. “That makes it a lot easier to do the uncomfortable scenes in the show.” LCC student Jesse Frawley will play
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Hannah Janelle Price and Michael Boxleitner rehearse for “Motortown” on March 16.
Justin, a male swinger who meets Danny. “The takeaway for me is learning more about PTSD,” Frawley said. “You wonder what more you could learn about PTSD and then you see this show and you realize it’s this intense torture
and you wonder how people can get to that mindset.” Callis has been a director at LCC for 16 years. He said this play is something to process. “Michael has to go through some pretty uncomfortable scenes and he’s been pretty courageous with them,” Callis said. “One of my favorite things is getting a sense that the hurt is real. What makes the show troubling is that Danny is a likeable character, so when he does snap it’s very disturbing to watch.” Callis said he did research before working on the play. He said learning about the issues is crucial. “I had no idea how prevalent human trafficking is in Michigan, so I hope people will think about it after,” Callis said. “I hope people walk away from the play and ask themselves ‘What has gone wrong with the world? What is everyone’s responsibility to stop this?’” “Motortown” is for adult audiences only. Cost is $10 for general admission and $5 for students at the door. For more information head to www. lcc.edu/showinfo/
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11 A&E
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Lights & Caves to light up Mac’s Bar Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor Local alternative band Lights & Caves will take the stage at Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., on Friday, March 25. The band will be joined by Denver-based blues rock band The Patient Zeros, Grand Rapids band Watching for Foxes, and Francis Bennigan. Lights & Caves is currently working on its second album. Band members hope to record in the next few months. The band’s first album, “In Satori,” has had success since being released in August 2013. The band consists of guitarist/keyboardist Jason Marr, bassist Aaron Dunn, drummer Austin Howard and lead singer/guitarist Dillon Gorden. Gorden said he has played in many bands, doing solo acoustic, metal, hardcore and his current project with Lights & Caves. Gorden said Lights & Caves could be described as a cross between an alternative and electronic act. “The new album has been the most frustrating and eye-opening experience of my short career as a musician,” Gorden said. “We have weathered so many discouraging situations and yet still show up to write
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Lights & Caves performs at The Loft in Lansing on Aug. 1, 2015.
music that we all feel really good about.” Band members hope to bring a whole new set of songs to the stage of Mac’s. Gorden said the goal is to make audience members feel something. “Hopefully the energy of our show helps you feel more confident about where you’re at or at ease about a situation you may be going through,” Gorden said. “I’ve always
wanted our music to evoke a feeling of a community in which we’re all welcome.” Gorden encouraged people to come out. “The show is packed with incredibly diverse and talented groups and Mac’s is a great place to spend your Friday night,” Gorden said. “Mainly I’d just hope that people come out to support artists, especially local ones.
“The most rewarding part of being in Lights & Caves is anytime we’re in a room together, whether that (involves) playing music, hanging out or saying ridiculous things in our group chat,” Gorden said. “I just love spending time with the dudes and creating music with them.” The Patient Zeros singer CJ Kjolhede said he has been playing music since he was 16 in nearby Laingsburg. The band recently released its second studio album, “Sirens Calling.” “The first album ‘Polycardiac,’ was recorded largely by myself in the basement; I am not exactly an expert engineer,” Kjolhede said. “The new album is sonically head and shoulders above the last one. I also feel that the writing and performances are much better as well.” Kjolhede encouraged people to come out for the show on the 25th. “I want people to come out because I don’t want to keep waiting tables forever,” Kjolhede said. “We would like to tour as much as possible; maybe become a sample for the next Kendrick album.” The show will start at 8 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. For more information head to www.macsbar.com/
Paint with a beer in one hand, a brush in the other Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor Community members with an interest in both artwork and beer now have a special opportunity to combine the two. The Lansing Art Gallery, in association with Midtown Brewing Company at 402 S. Washington Square, are offering stepby-step art classes with Art & Ale. Art & Ale is for ages 21 and up. Sessions are every Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Prices are $30 for the general public and $25 for members of the Lansing Art Gallery. The session price includes one beer, a step-by-step art class, art supplies and a 12 x12 canvas that participants can take home after the session. Lansing Art Gallery Executive Director Barb Whitney said Art & Ale was created to bring attention to the arts. “You can literally spend all day doing something else without needing to prepare or study for the class,” Whitney said. “You can just go to the event, enjoy the process and take away your very own canvas at the end of the night.” Art & Ale is designed for learners of all skill levels. No experience is needed.
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Participants in Lansing Art Gallery’s Art & Ale hold up finished works at Midtown Brewing Co.
“I know some people who follow the instructions step-by-step, while other people are more creative depending on their skill level and interest,” Whitney said. “We embrace all creative processes. “We feel like this event is a really good mission program for us. We have
reached a K-12 audience really well for 20-plus years. We are seeking this opportunity to engage adult learners and give the community access to art.” Whitney said this event is a great way to learn about art. “It is also a chance for people who al-
ready make art to learn something new or meet new people with a similar passion,” she said. Whitney has been painting for 20 plus years. In that time, she said she has never had an experience like Art & Ale. “My favorite part about Art & Ale is painting with a beer in hand, which I can say I have never done before this event,” Whitney said. Whitney encouraged people to sign up for sessions. “You can come along with a friend or with a significant other and everyone has a great time creating with one another,” Whitney said. “It is a fun way to have an experience in the community and take home a product that is a sense of pride.” Lansing resident Jane Lenad said she has been painting for three years. She said she plans on signing up for an Art & Ale session in March. “I am just now jumping into the art scene in Lansing,” Lenad said. “I am not the best I can be yet, but I am hoping to get better by meeting new people and getting more exposure to art.” To sign up for classes head to lansingartgallery.org/artandale/
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reviews
Is ‘Life of Pablo’ best rap album of 2016? Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor “The Life of Pablo” by Kanye West was released Feb. 14. It is West’s seventh studio album. It features a wide variety of artists including Kid Cudi, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean and more. The album was released exclusively through www.Tidal.com. People who follow Kanye may be familiar with the hype, the rumors and the antics. Rumor: “The Life of Pablo,” is a gospel album. Truth: It’s not a gospel album, although it does have gospel influences. The opening track “Ultralight Beam,” will take listeners to church. Rumor: “The Life of Pablo” will not be
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released in stores. It is a www.Tidal.com exclusive.
Truth: West has been in talks to release a selected amount to the public. Rumor: Paul McCartney is featured on the album. Truth: Nope, no Paul on this one. West released songs that featured McCartney last year. None of the songs made it on the new album. Rumor: This is not the final version of “The Life of Pablo.” Truth: No one knows. Does this album even actually exist? The best way to describe “The Life of Pablo” is a messy masterpiece. With rumors circling around it, more Taylor Swift drama and controversial lyrics, it's a wonder the album is receiving positive reviews. I would suggest that people listen to the album at least twice to really grasp the con-
cept. It is not an album meant to produce hit after hit. The album starts strong with songs that include, “Ultralight Beam,” and “Pt. 2.” It finishes strong with songs that include “Waves,” “Real Friends” and “Wolves.” Despite the strong beginning and end, I expected more lyrically from West’s seventh album. Some of the lyrics are awkward and are lyrics you cannot show to parents or younger siblings. The production and certain stand-out songs like “Real Friends” make up for what’s lacking lyrically in the middle of the album. Overall “The Life of Pablo” is worth the wait and a purchase on www.Tidal.com. As West said in his song “Feedback,” “Name one genius that ain’t crazy.”
‘Gods of Egypt’ not worth price of theater ticket Aaron Wilton Staff Writer Ready, Set, Horus! “Gods of Egypt” was released on Feb. 26. “Gods of Egypt” features Gerard Butler, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Geoffrey Rush and Brenton Thwaites. Butler filled the role of Set, the god of darkness. Coster-Waldau portrayed Horus, the god of the air. Thwaites played Bek, the mortal hero of the empire of Egypt. As the movie begins we meet Bek
and his love, Zaya. They are dressing to attend the coronation of Horus. Horus, on this auspicious day, is waking in the aftermath of a seemingly large party. At the moment that Horus is to be crowned by his father Osiris, the current king, Set arrives unexpectedly to throw a wrench in the works. The plot for this movie is quite predictable. The acting is solid by most of the cast, but the fact that all of the major characters are played by white
Europeans is a little disappointing. The fact that Butler doesn’t alter his voice for a role like this is flabbergasting. I truly enjoyed the performance of Rush as Ra, but his scenes are short and his part was of minimal consequence. A couple other minor characters were very interesting as well, especially Courtney Eaton as Zaya. Thwaites has some very convincing scenes, but in other scenes he seems to be forcing the dialog rather than
naturally building it. Anubis, voiced by Goran Kleut, is also very believable. His dialog is quite limited, but each of his words carry weight. He is pivotal in plot advancement. Overall, a few of the actors and actresses in “Gods of Egypt” really shined. But Butler proved, once again, that the role has to fit him and he cannot change to fit a role. The movie is worth seeing, but wait until it comes out on DVD. It isn’t worth the price of admission to a theater.
‘Fuller House’ series should be up for foreclosure Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief Have you ever gone to a family reunion where a relative was trying desperately to act cool and failing miserably? Netflix’s new show, “Fuller House,” is like that reunion. “Fuller House” is based on the characters from ABC’s show “Full House,” which was a part of the TGIF lineup in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The story takes place 29 years after the events of “Full House.” This time around the story revolves around the Tanner sisters, D.J. and Stephanie. D.J. (Candace Cameron Bure) has recently lost her husband to a firefighting accident. She is left to raise
her three boys on her own. Stephanie (Jodi Sweeten) and D.J.’s best friend, Kimmi Gibler (Andrea Barber ), both move in to help D.J. in her time of need. Full house vets Danny Tanner (Bob Saget), Joey Gladstone (Dave Coulier ) and Jesse Kastopolis (John Stamos), with his wife Rebecca (Lori Loughin), are back as well, but have less of a focus than the sisters. TV has changed since the ‘90s. The squeaky clean, morally driven shows that aired then are now a thing of the past. So how does the Tanner family of then compare to now? The pilot episode of “Fuller House” may be the most painfully excruciating thing to
watch on television since watching George W. Bush speeches. Every character’s catchphrase – “Have Mercy,” “How Rude” and “Cut it out” – are uttered forcefully while staring at the cameras as much as humanly possible. They beat this fourth-wall joke to death within the first five minutes. The writers may have thought that being edgier and adding some racier jokes to the show was a good idea. No. No. No. The results are little Stephanie Tanner, who is famous for saying the words “How rude,” has now become a socialite party disc jockey who wears scantily clad dresses and jokes about her cleavage.
The responsible mom, D.J. Tanner, in a girls’ night out episode, is reduced to saying, “What if the ‘Uber sees my Boobers?” The one bright spot of the show may be Andrea Barber as Kimi Gibler. Ironically she is the least annoying and least forced character out of the whole “Fuller House” bunch. The ultimate problem with this show is it is in a weird limbo between ‘90s nostalgia and an attempt to be a raunchier sitcom like “New Girl” or “Community.” The timing for this show may be too late. If this show were five years after its predecessor it might feel more genuine, instead of a forced jumbled montage of awkward.
13|opinion
march 21 - april 3, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout — if the schue fits —
Feeling ‘the Bern’ to get out and vote I have never before been so involved and interested in the political process as I am right now with the 2016 presidential election. I think it’s safe to say a lot of people are experiencing this as well. Corporate corruption, climate change, the cost of higher education and healthcare, immigration, minimum wage and much more are problems that affect nearly everyone in the United States, young or old. Add that to the circus that has been the debates and candidates on both sides showing a different approach to
the election process; you get a pretty crazy mix. I was lucky enough to attend the Bernie Sanders political rally at the Breslin Student Events Center at Michigan State University on March 2. It was honestly one of the coolest opportunities I’ve ever had to see and hear a person who someday could be making decisions that affect our country. I think what makes this election different is the amount of energy each candidate is passing to the people who support them. People are getting passionate
about politics, and that’s a good thing. Personally, I’m on team “Anyone but Trump,” but I really do like what Bernie Sanders has to say. I think he would be a great choice for president. Sanders seems willing to make the changes necessary to benefit people such as myself in college who will need healthcare, as well as older people who are struggling with Social Security. He is also interested in making changes to help the environment. He has fought for the same issues for his entire life, and I like that consistency. However, it doesn’t matter what I like. What matters is that people, especially young people, go out and vote.
Regardless of who you like, situations will not change if you don’t try to make yourself heard. Your candidate does not stand a chance if you do not vote. If you are impartial to the candidates, start caring. Even if you do not vote, the aftermath still affects you. Research the values of each candidate and choose someone. If you live here, the United States is your country whether you like it or not. You have a right to decide what happens to it. Just think about what could happen if everyone who did not believe their vote counted went out and voted. Your opinion counts now more than ever. You matter. Your vote matters. Go vote!
— the kohn effect —
Should you separate the art from the artist? “I am 50 percent more influential than Stanley Kubrick, Pablo Picasso and the Apostle Paul.” These words came from an audio rant by rap artist Kanye West backstage on Saturday Night Live recently. This is the dark side of a musician; when they step off the stage, or out of the recording booth, and their personal lives and egos come to the spotlight. West isn’t the only artist with skeletons in his closet. Musician Jack White, who many consider one of the great guitar players of the past decade, had controversial words to say about recording artists The Black Keys in a Rolling
Stone interview last year. White stated: “I’ll hear TV commercials where the music’s ripping off sounds of mine to the point I think it’s me. Half the time, it’s The Black Keys. There’s a whole world that’s totally fine with the watered-down version of the original.” R&B singer and songwriter Chris Brown was charged with domestic assault with his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. He later added insult to injury by getting a tattoo of a battered woman on his face. Brown was also seen
dressed as a member of the Taliban during Halloween in 2012. The lead singer of Tool and A Perfect Circle, Maynard James Keenan, has been called cold and recluse. When he does interviews he often speaks on obsessive Tool fans. In an interview with Phoenix New Times he said these words about fans not getting the humor in Tool’s music: “It’s lost. Insufferable people . . . It’s just ridiculous, retards. I’m sorry. Can’t help them. Way too serious. Too much. Lighten up.” Chuck Berry, one of the forefathers of
rock ‘n’ roll, was charged with having an immoral relationship with a 14-year-old in 1959. In 1990, 59 women came forward saying that Berry installed cameras in the women’s bathroom of Berry’s restaurant, “The Southern Air.” All four of these musicians have either made outlandish, offensive or egotistical comments; or acted unethically. These performers are also some of the most influential and innovative musicians to ever grab a microphone. As music fans we must decide to either separate the artist’s work from the artist’s actions, or determine if an artist has crossed a line and stop listening to his or her music.
— emerson’s insights —
Reporting experience at hockey game proves valuable Over a month ago, my boss at The Lookout, Larry Hook, presented me with an opportunity to cover a professional hockey game. The chance to cover the Grand Rapids Griffins as part of a college sports writing experience excited me greatly. I was not disappointed, to say the least. The Griffins, the minor league affiliate of the Detroit Red Wings, held their inaugural sports scribe experience on March 2. It gave college reporters like myself an opportunity to cover the team for a day and shadow the team’s Grand Rapids Press beat writer. As a young journalist, a news editor
for a college newspaper and an individual who wants to build a career in reporting, this experience was eye opening. I attended the game along with Rich Schenck, The Lookout sports editor. We were treated as reporters covering the team. We were granted press passes, access to the press box, interviews with the team’s coach and a couple of players, and a question-and-answer session with three respected reporters. The good seats were cool – it was actually my first time attending a Griffins game – and it was nice to get to mingle with other aspiring journalists.
However, being able to see what it’s like to cover a pro team and see how long-time journalists work was the best part. Out of everything, participating in the press conference was my favorite duty. We were able to ask the Griffins’ coach, former NHL head coach Todd Nelson, questions after the game. We were also able to interview three players, all of whom had significant impacts on the game we watched.
And it was a great game. The Griffins defeated the Rockford Ice Hogs 2-1 in overtime. The whole experience provided me a glimpse of what it is like to hold such an important responsibility as a reporter. Though it showed me that life as a full-time reporter can be a bit stressful, it also gave me hope that my career goals will be rewarding. Journalism matters, and I am happy to be learning more and more each day.
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march 21 - april 3, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout — staff editorial —
FBI is not above following the law Freedom is one of the things that makes America great. That is why when our government infringes upon these liberties, as the FBI did by asking Apple to invade a person’s IPhone, it is so wrong. On Tuesday, Feb. 16, according to a report by Reuters, U.S. Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym of the U.S., District Court’s Central District of California ordered Apple to assist the FBI in unlocking the
phone of Syred Rizwan Farook. Farook was one of the two alleged killers involved in the San Bernardino shootings in December 2015. Apple CEO Tim Cook responded to the threats of the government. “We do not provide any government agency with direct access to our servers, and any government agency requesting customer data must get a court order,” Cook said.
The FBI also tried to force Apple to create a new iOS so it would be easier for the FBI to obtain information creating a “backdoor.” Cook denied the FBI’s demands and explained why the company made its decision. “Ultimately, we fear that this demand would undermine the very freedoms and liberty our government is meaning to protect,” he said.
The Lookout staff agrees with Apple’s decision. Just because a government organization believes there is vital information on an iPhone does not mean it should be allowed access to its user’s personal property. Furthermore, a company like Apple should not feel threatened to change its product simply to make it easier for government organizations to gain access to a user’s information.
— SIGHTS & SOIUNDS —
Learning not to judge musicians by their genre That is why when my boyfriend, Jason, hinted at wanting tickets to see two of his favorite bands for his birthday, I bought tickets to shows in both Royal Oak and Chicago. Glassjaw is one of the two bands for which I bought tickets. Glassjaw is a post-hardcore band that formed in 1993. It is one of the founding alternative metal bands. Coheed & Cambria was the headliner during both nights. They are an alternative rock band which recently released a new album titled, “The Color Before the Sun.” Thanks to Jason’s obsession with Coheed I have seen them six times within the past year and forcibly became a fan. I had no prior knowledge of the band
If I could make music I would make dance music. I would make dance music because it’s fun to listen to and because I would hope to someday meet Calvin Harris. Calvin Harris is hot. If there was one type of music that I could eliminate it would be country music because it sounds like the same song over and over again. Finally, if there was one type of music that I would choose to never be front row for again it would be heavy metal music. This is mainly because you can’t wear an argyle sweater and expect to gain any respect. Other than country music I enjoy all genres: hip-hop, electronic, alternative, folk and classic rock.
Glassjaw, but it turns out that Glassjaw fans love two things: Glassjaw and moshing. The first of the two concerts we attended was Feb. 26 at the Royal Oak Music Theatre. After a couple opening bands it was time for Glassjaw to take the stage As we stood in the pit the people began to mosh. This was not something with which I was familiar. Moshing is apparently when people run into each other because they love the music so much. Glassjaw was heavy. They were head banging, screaming and mosh-pit heavy. Jason had to save me from fans flying into each other during the show. The second night was in Chicago at the Aragon Ballroom on Lawrence Avenue. During Glassjaw I anchored myself down in the back of the room, watched out for any moshers and held my drink tight with two
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hands. After knowing what to expect during the second night I was able to watch Glassjaw’s performance and it was entertaining. Yes, the confusion still came over me as the lead singer screamed into the microphone and fans hit each other full force in the mosh pit. I sat through two nights of the same set, same bands and had minor bruising from the brief moment I was pulled into the chaos on the floor. I did it for Jason, who is one of those crazy fans. By the end of the second night I had started to appreciate the music. The performances were incredible and I had a great time. Coheed put on the best performance I had ever seen from them. I learned to not judge musicians by their genre. Except country. Always judge country.
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16|LAST LOOK
March 21 - April 3, 2016 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Uplifting experience Powerlifting champs crowned, world records broken at LCC
Ivanca Popovic deadlifts 97.5 kg at the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation National Championships on Saturday, March 5 at LCC.
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Jon Smoker deadlifts 190.5 kg at the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation National Championships on Saturday, March 5 at LCC. Smoker attempted to set a national record in the second round of deadlifts.
Aaron Emerson News Editor There was no shortage of excitement for many powerlifters inside the Gannon Building Gymnasium on March 5. The American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation held its national championship at LCC, which the college sponsored. About 50 individuals participated.
Jeff Buchin, an LCC faculty member who helped organize the event, said lifters came from Michigan, Missouri, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Canada. Champions were crowned in male and female divisions categorized by age. Buchin also participated in the event and was one of many lifters who broke world records. The number of world re-
Corey Pedaris celebrates after a successful deadlift of 210 kg at the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation National Championships on Saturday, March 5 at LCC.
cords broken wasn’t immediately available, but Buchin set his by lifting 402.5 pounds in the Master’s Six Category. “I don’t go for trophies anymore,” Buchin said of his fourth career world record. “But it’s a great feeling. I had many of my students and past students there to help with the meet.” Buchin estimated that 250 to 300
spectators were in attendance. All of the money raised from the event will be given to kinesiology majors for scholarships. Buchin said the health and human services department at LCC was instrumental in helping organize the event, including Mari Croze and HHS Associate Dean Linda Koning.