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Volume 57, Issue 14
April 4 - 17, 2016
Resources for women Highlighted at fair Tables lined the LCC Gannon second floor walkway on Monday, March 28 during the annual Women’s Resource Fair, during which LCC and community agencies came together to provide information covering topics such as civic engagement, health, community resources and more. Creative Wellness representatives, pictured, were on-hand to provide information about their diverse selection of natural health services, classes and products. They also offered free neck-and-shoulder massages. Photo by Brian Wells
Students earn cash prizes at ‘Star Tank’
Softball slides back into action at Ranney Park
Music programs warm up for open house
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A&E >> Page 11
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Board extends contract of President Knight Aaron Emerson News Editor The Lansing Community College Board of Trustees extended the contract of the college’s president, Brent Knight, on March 21. The extension was granted at the trustees’ monthly meeting, with all seven board members voting in favor of the contract. Knight, whose contract now runs until Dec. 31, 2018, said he is proud to continue in his role as president. “The college is emerging as a national leader in a number of key initiatives,” Knight said. “I appreciate the confidence of the board to continue to lead these efforts and am inspired by the prospect of doing more.” Knight became LCC’s sixth president on July 1, 2008. He has now had his contract extended four times. He previously served as the president of Morton College in Cicero, Ill. Chair of the LCC Board Robert Proctor thanked Knight for all he has done for the college. “The LCC Board is extremely pleased with President Knight’s accomplishments,” Proctor said. “I would like to thank him not only for his willingness to continue his lead-
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LCC Board of Trustees (from left) Deborah Canja, Robert Proctor, President Brent Knight and Andrew Abood talk about an agenda item March 21.
ership role, but for bringing extraordinary vision to the college and our community at large.” In a press release sent out March 25, LCC Public Relations Director Devon
Bradley stated that several factors played into Knight’s extension. “The board’s vote to extend the contract included several factors, namely Knight’s execution of the
strategic plan, integrity-based fiscal stewardship and campus renovations that will serve the college and community well into the future,” Bradley stated.
Students pitch their business ideas during ‘Star Tank’ Aaron Emerson News Editor Seven LCC students walked away with cash prizes on March 30 after pitching their business ideas to a panel of judges at “Star Tank.” Star Tank allows LCC students to get expert feedback on their business ideas, while earning a chance to win money in the process. Held at LCC’s west campus through the college’s American Marketing Association, each winner came away with at least $200. Jason Lees, a third-year LCC student, earned first place for a business he started called GoSpot. Lees won $1,000 for GoSpot, which repels water from GoPro or action sports cameras, allowing them to be used in wet conditions. “Winning this contest gives us more confidence in our idea and motivates us to keep moving forward,” Lees said. “The money will go a long way to helping us further our product in the
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LCC student Courtney Kilbourn of Schafer Coffee Co. presents at the LCC AMA Star Tank on March 30 at West Campus. Schafer Coffee Co. is a kettle-cooked company based out of Grand Ledge.
ways we want.” Caleton Fischer, who is trying to
start local sports tournaments for amateur adult athletes, came in second
place. He won $800. Breanna Spry and Courtney Kilbourn each won $300 for finishing third. Phillip Kester, Jacqueline Ives and Bruce Terry shared fourth place, claiming $200 prizes. The judges for the contest were Doug Klein (Mason Chamber of Commerce), Tom Donaldson (LCC SBDC), Brett Pacek (CASE Credit Union), and Denise Peek (Entrepreneurial Institute). Pacek was also a panelist at the event. He gave advice on starting and maintaining a business. Dan Hagfors (Hagfors Marketing Team), Charlie Krupka (Transpac), and Todd Lake (Northwood University) were the other panelists. Krupka told the young entrepreneurs they can’t be afraid to fail. “The new word is to fall forward,” Krupka said. “If you fail, don’t worry about it. Do not be afraid to fail. You have to remain confident in your product, in your business.”
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Diversity officer engages, empowers LCC community Jeremy Kohn Editor In Chief Dr. Paul Hernandez said he had a rough upbringing. He never thought a college education was in his future. Now, as the chief diversity officer at LCC, he uses his life experiences as a tool to mentor high school kids. Hernandez, who has worked for the college for eight months, described the many responsibilities he has taken on with his position. “A plethora of things … spanning different areas of the college,” Hernandez said. “The Centre for Engaged Inclusion falls under me. I help plan Women’s History Month, Black History Month and Hispanic and Latino Month, as well as the Center for Teaching Excellence.” In addition to LCC, Hernandez said he is always out and about in the community, looking for ways to empower diversity. “I work closely with the mayor of Lansing, who is connected with President Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ program,” he said. “I am also involved with Lansing Economic Area Partnership as a board member, (which) works for diversity initiatives in business and local, as well as state government.” In addition to being the chief diversity officer at LCC, Hernandez is also a published author. The philosophy behind his book, “The Pedagogy of
CATA to host free health fair April 8 The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) will hold a free community health fair on Friday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to noon at the CATA Transportation Center. The center is located at 420 S. Grand Ave. Over 25 agencies and organizations will be on site. Some of the services to be offered include vision screening, eye care, immunization information, Medicaid/PHP enrollment, hearing screenings, blood pressure screenings and nutritional coaching. For a full list of services offered at the fair, or to find out more information, contact CATA at (517) 394-1100 or www.cata.org/
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LCC Chief Diversity Officer Paul Hernandez works at his desk in his office. Hernandez is in charge of planning many of the ethnically diverse events at LCC.
Real Talk: Engaging, Teaching and Connecting with Students at Risk” helped him develop a program called College 101 at LCC. “Seven years ago at Central Michigan, I created the program from a personal and moral standpoint,” he said. “Growing up, I didn’t see myself as college bound. I didn’t feel connected. “I created College 101 to inspire and empower high school students and to establish a connection with those students.” LCC Leadership academy student
Kylie Bates spoke about the experience of working with Hernandez on College 101. “I really enjoyed working with Dr. Hernandez,” Bates said. “I thought it was very interesting to work with someone high on the totem pole at the college. “I went to the conference in Grand Rapids … he was very into how teachers learn from the students and how students have a lot to offer if you just take the time to listen … this was really motivating for me.”
Marketing Association ‘mints future’
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The LCC American Marketing Association Executive Board gathers at the International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans.
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Members of the Lansing Community College student chapter of the American Marketing Association recently returned from the 38th annual International AMA Collegiate Conference in New Orleans. At the conference, themed “Mint Your Future,” the attending students accepted an award on behalf of all LCC-AMA members for “Exemplary Collegiate Chapter Performance in Chapter Planning.” Attending from LCC were chapter officers Tony Monge, Coleton Fischer, Jenna Lennon, Anna Krupka and Jeffrey MacCowan, along with faculty advisors Bill Motz and
Doug Klein. The group learned from key speakers, including Rob Malcolm from the Hershey Company; Eric Cole, inside sales manager for the Philadelphia 76ers; and Amy Dunleavy, marketing analyst for the Detroit Red Wings. LCC-AMA members also presented a special session to peers on successful chapter fundraising tips. “It was a great week for the LCC American Marketing Association, as we were able to enjoy all of the speakers during the conference that AMA hosts every year,” Club President Monge said.
Author to sign books, give speech “The True American” author and New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas will hold a book signing and give a public speech on Thursday, April 14 at LCC. A meet-and-greet and book signing will be held in the LCC Library, located on the third floor of the TLC Building, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Appetizers will be served. Giridharadas will follow the book signing with a speech centered on his book at 6 p.m. in the Dart Auditorium. The speech is free and open to the public. For more information, or to purchase a ticket to the meet-and-greet event, visit bit. ly/1WLhn3o/
Trustees meeting moved back a week The LCC Board of Trustees’ April meeting has been moved to Monday, April 18. The meeting was originally scheduled for April 11. The change of date was voted on at the board’s February meeting. Board meetings start at 6 p.m. and are held in the Administration Building Board Room. For more information on the trustees, visit www.lcc.edu/trustees/
CORRECTION The phone number for Game Night Club Adviser Jessica Gordon was listed incorrectly in the March 21 of The Lookout. The correct phone number is (517) 483-1358.
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‘Our Discoveries’ showcases child development Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief A famous Jedi Master once spoke the words, “Truly wonderful the mind of a child is.” People can experience first-hand a child’s mind at work by attending “Our Discoveries” in the garden level of the HHS building on April 5. The sixth annual event is sponsored by the Early Learning Children’s Community, a product of the Early LCC program. Lydia Saldivar, director for the Early Learning Children’s Community, explained “Our Discoveries.” “We focus a lot on children investigating … problem solving and figuring out the world around them … they do that through hands-on experiences,” Saldivar said. Saldivar said they capture these experiences at the center through photos, listening to children’s own stories, building structures, and with song and dance. “We had one child who had a story about Mermaids,” she said. “A teacher was able to capture that story by videotaping, then the child (was) able to revisit the story … so the child then learned about titles, characters and a plot … then this story was turned into
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A colorfully drawn toucan bird was one of many pictures on display at a previous “Our Discoveries,” held by the Early Learning Children’s Community.
a very large banner that shows the involvement of the story.” Kaia Johnson, a pre-school teacher, spoke about what she enjoys about “Our Discoveries.” “It’s exciting to see the different creative things that children use in the classroom to be displayed for the community and I love
how the LCC students can see their work,” Johnson said. In an age where technology is very much a part of the learning process, the center uses a traditional hands-on approach instead of digital. “We use tablets only for documenting the children,” Saldivar said. “We try to be as professional as possible in the sense of the materials we provide.” Other stories, Saldivar explained, are less complex, but just as important. Something as simple as kicking a ball can tell a story, such as the way a child positions his or her body, or how he or she deals with obstacles in the path. Children at the center aren’t just creating stories using their imaginations, they also express their feelings about important social issues. “We had a few children who brought up the Flint Water Crisis,” Saldivar said. “They actually wrote letters to Governor Snyder about the crisis and what they think he should do to solve the crisis.” Some of the children even went as far to create what they thought Flint‘s water would look like. Saldivar said she hopes that the event is
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Children’s artwork is displayed at a previous “Our Discoveries” showing. Children ranging from infant to age 5 express their talents.
a learning experience for those who attend. “I think I would want them to come away from this experience with a new lens for children,” she said.
LCC’s Global Fest speaks language of learning Aaron Wilton Staff Writer Hallo, hola, bonjour and hello! Global Fest invited all of LCC to participate in its planned events on Wednesday, March 30 through Saturday, April 2. A total of 18 different presentations, held in Gannon Building room 244, kicked off Global Fest on March 30. Sixteen of the presentations attempted to sum up the culture of their respective nations or peoples. Sharon Letson, a Global Learning Committee member, helped organize the event through the Academic Senate. “We used to have a global perspectives festival here at LCC, but it’s been quite a few years since we’ve had anything like that,” Letson said. “So, we’re trying to revive something similar to that. “We want to highlight the diversity, of course, that we have on campus,” Letson said. “We’ve got a lot of different diverse groups represented.” Among the presenters were four LCC foreign language department faculty members. Letson said officials plan to hold the
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LCC Lead Faculty Advisor Eva Menefee tells the Native American “Creation Story” at Global Fest on Wednesday, March 30 in the Gannon Building.
event next year, and even expand it. As the presentations were wrapping up on March 30, Letson said she was very
satisfied with the Global Fest events. “The presentations have been so good,” she said. “We have students involved,
which I love, and we have some of the faculty and staff also involved.” Diona Moore, a student at The Early College at LCC, attended some of the presentations on March 30. She said she found them interesting. “I am a part of the Black Student Union here and I heard we were having a global festival,” Moore, 18, said. “I always like to learn about different cultures. “Also, I always wanted to learn a foreign language, but I never had one in high school or in college. I enjoyed the presentations, my favorite part was the German … presentation. That was fun.” The presentations kicked off four days of Global Fest activities. On Thursday, March 31, a community service project was held as part of Global Fest at the Cristo Rey Community Center. For Friday, April 1, a showing of “McFarland USA” and a community engagement project sponsored by the LCC Centre for Engaged Inclusion were scheduled. The International Film Festival was slated for Saturday, April 2.
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Women and art in prison discussed at ‘Centre’ Aaron Emerson News Editor Women make up the fastest growing population inside U.S. jails and prisons. Between 1980 and 2010, the population of women behind bars in the U.S. increased by 646 percent, according to The Sentencing Project. That is one reason why Michigan State University Professor Lisa Biggs devotes a lot of her time studying ways to change the trend. Biggs, however, is not a sociology or criminal justice professor. She is a performing artist and performing scholar. Biggs led a discussion at LCC’s Centre for Engaged Inclusion March 30 on how art and drama can be used to make a difference among women in prison. “It went really well,” Biggs said. “There were quite a few students there to learn about the workshops we offer. There’s no way to give them a full picture, but they got somewhat of a taste of what the practice could be like.” The discussion, titled, “Current Conversations: Women in Prison,” was part of Women’s History Month at LCC. It was one of 10 events the college organized to celebrate and raise awareness for women.
on What are your thoughts ? Women’s History Month “I’m a fan of getting the word around and reviewing history … Every topic needs to be discussed.”
Jonathan Beach, 20, Sign Language
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Professor Lisa Biggs discusses her work in performing and creative arts with women who are incarcerated during “Current Conversations: Women in Prison” on Wednesday, March 30.
The latest one was perhaps the most unique, however. Biggs said engaging in art has been shown to better prepare prisoners for dealing with life on the outside. “Ninety-five percent of people in
prison will one day get out,” Biggs said. “Allowing them to participate in art and theater inside has shown to be part of the educational experience that helps them be more productive when they get out.”
Kinesiology Fun Fair set for April 14 Shelby Schueller Associate Editor Members of the LCC community are invited to have fun with fitness at the first ever Kinesiology Fitness Fun Fair, Thursday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Gannon Building. “(The fair ) is basically about getting people moving,” said Babette Trudgeon, an LCC student and president of the Kinesiology Club, which is hosting the event. “Whether they’re in kinesiology or not, they can learn about a few things they can do for fun and move their bodies to be healthier,” Trudgeon said. Kinesiology is the study of movement and the science behind it, according to Ivy Tagger, LCC kinesiology professor and Kinesiology Club adviser. Tagger said the fair is intended to get people interested in movement and health, but also to educate them about
the study of kinesiology and the careers one can pursue. Participants at the fair will also be able to learn workout tips they can do at home. The fair will include information from: * Health-related businesses and companies from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; * Networking with professionals in various kinesiology-related fields and professors from 2 to 4 p.m.; * A bubble soccer game from 3 to 4 p.m.; * A group fitness event from 5 to 6 p.m. The fair is free to attend, but there is a cost to play bubble soccer. The networking and businesses will be located on the second floor of the Gannon Building, with the soccer game and group fitness in the Gannon Gym, on the third floor. Bubble soccer involves participants wearing inflated plastic bubbles with
handles around the upper half of their body, according to Trudgeon. The games will be five minutes each, and include two teams of five trying to get the ball to the other team’s side. According to Trudgeon, indoor athletic shoes must be worn while playing. Participants must sign up before playing, and the cost is $3 for one game or $5 for two games. There are 60 bubble soccer spots available. After that, the event will be first come, first served. All proceeds benefit the LCC Kinesiology Club for future events, Trudgeon said. Those who visit the businesses can also collect stamps to enter into a raffle for prizes. Tagger stressed the importance of exercise, especially in academic settings. “There’s research that shows that when you exercise, your brain is ac-
“From the start women have been underestimated. You see women, you think kitchen. With a chance to have our first woman president, I think that’s a huge thing, to show Jessica Clements, 28, Sign Language where we’ve come from.” “It’s a time of celebration of contributions of women. I wish I knew more.” Gerald Frost, 23, Marketing tually stimulated more and you actually do better in classes,” she said. “Hopefully, as people are getting involved with this, they’re thinking about what their fitness involvement is right now.” Tagger said all members involved with the fair have worked very hard to make the event possible. “Everything is done by the students, so from an adviser’s point of view, it just makes me really proud to see the initiative, the fact that they work so hard and it helps with organizational skills,” she said. Trudgeon encouraged those who know professionals in the kinesiology field who might be willing to participate in the fair to contact the LCC Kinesiology Club. For more information, email kinesiologyclublcc@gmail.com or send a Facebook message to bit.ly/1UuX0JY/
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Alumnus Spotlight: Deb Bishop
Disability doesn’t rule Professor Deb Bishop Jaimie Bozack A & E Editor Thursday, April 17, 2003 seemed like it would be an average day for former LCC student and current sociology professor Deb Bishop. She had spent that day teaching at LCC, attending a school board meeting in Perry and going in search of a quick bite to eat before heading home. Around the time Bishop hit the road to go home that evening, a young girl had just been kicked out of a party for acting recklessly. The girl took the road after consuming a fifth of Jagermeister, along with three or four beers. She was traveling 65 miles per hour, her car lights were off and she was talking on her phone, trying to find the next party. Bishop came to a stop at a blinking yellow light. Just as she began to crank the wheel to make the turn, she heard a loud explosion to her left. The next thing Bishop remembered was looking into the night sky while laying on her back. The young women had T-boned Bishop’s car and sent it spinning out of control. “It could have only been a couple of seconds, but it’s like time slowed way down and you have this conversation with yourself,” Bishop said. “Somehow I had this weird out-ofbody experience. “I was over the top of the vehicle and was watching it spin. All of a sudden I rushed back down into my body and was back in the vehicle.” Bishop said she thought the vehicle was on fire. The airbag released powder into the air and the flashing red and yellow lights morphed into flames. She tried unbuckling her seatbelt but three of her left ribs were broken. Bishop couldn’t breathe, so she fell back. “I thought I was trapped in a car that was on fire,” Bishop said. “I remember saying a quick prayer. I said that I didn’t want to feel myself burning and I wanted my kids to be OK. Then I blacked out.” Bishop woke up moments later to the sounds of the “Jaws of Life” cutting into the car and paramedics yelling back and forth. “The paramedics were asking me questions like, ‘Can you feel this? Does
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Long-time LCC Sociology Professor Deb Bishop sits in her office on the second floor of the A&S Building.
this hurt?’” Bishop said. “It dawned on me that I wasn’t in a lot of pain, but they were acting as if I should be.” “I looked at Jeff, the paramedic, and asked, ‘Are you telling me I am paralyzed?’” Bishop said. “He said he didn't know, but at the same time tears were running down his face.” Bishop was taken by helicopter to Sparrow Hospital. There she spent nine months recovering from injuries that included a bruised spleen, paralyzed bladder, head injuries, a pelvis broken in 16 different places, a broken back and more. Bishop was told by a doctor she
would never teach again due to her injuries. “It’s not that I wanted to be a sociologist, it’s that I am a sociologist,” Bishop said. “When they came in and told me I was never going back to the classroom I looked at the doctor and said, ‘That cannot happen.’ I don’t know who I am if I am not a sociologist.” Bishop, who grew up in Holt, has now been teaching at LCC for 23 years. “I really wanted to come back to LCC to give back to my community because they had given me so many opportunities,” Bishop said. “It was hard coming back for many
reasons,” Bishop said. “There are days where I wake up in so much pain that I don’t want to get out of bed and go into work. I have to because if I don’t get up and go then it will get more difficult.” Bishop still wears pain patches to deal with pain. She attends acupuncture sessions once a week and sits in a wheelchair. “It’s not a load I have by myself … it’s one that I share with my husband and family,” Bishop said. “It’s a simple choice. You are either going to let the disability rule you or you’re going to rule the disability. You just get up and face the challenge.”
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Baseballers look to move up in league Rich Schenck Sports Editor With the crack of the bats in the batting cages and the smack of gloves being broken in, LCC Head Coach Andrew Merchant and the 2016 LCC baseball team are looking to make the disappointing 2015 season a distant memory. The Stars started 2016 by winning 10 of their first 15 games, including eight of 10 on the annual spring trip to Florida. After ending last season with a 22-25 overall record, seven games away from the Region 12 Tournament, Merchant said his 2016 recruiting objectives were very apparent. “Last year we had a lot of good recruits come in,” Merchant said. “One thing I wanted to do was to recruit different looks. So we got some lefties coming in and we have some better defensive players to give us a more rounded team. Our defense is unbelievably improved from last year.” The Stars will need to rely on that versatility in 2016, with MCCAA rival Kellogg Community College ranked fifth nationally in the NJCAA Division II Top 25 preseason rankings.
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LCC Head Baseball Coach Andrew Merchant addresses the team at the start of practice on March 29.
“Right now we’re playing pretty solid; better than last year,” sophomore outfielder Jake Bozzo said. “The main thing is we haven’t had as many errors in the midfield like last year.” One area Bozzo said he’s excited about is the pitching rotation. He said the staff,
Men’s hoop hauls in awards Rich Schenck Sports Editor For the second consecutive year, LCC Head Coach Mike Ingram and his varsity basketball team ran through the NJCAA District 9 Tournament to claim the district title March 5 at Delta College. The title punched the Stars’ ticket for the NJCAA Division II National Tournament March 15-19 in Danville, Ill. LCC finished fifth in the national tournament. Ingram and five of his players garnered both NJCAA and MCCAA awards for their performance throughout the regular season and the District 9 Tournament. Three Stars were named to the all-conference first team: sophomores Javon Haines and Jimmy Kodet, and freshman Isaiah Green. “I think this is the first time that I’ve had three guys on the all-conference team,” Ingram said. “I think it was the respect our players got for how well they played.” With 20 awards, LCC earned more than any other MCCAA school for 2015-16. Ingram earned his 19th MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year Award, along with winning the NJCAA District 9 Coach of the Year Award for the second straight year. Haines continued to add to his trophy
case with the NJCAA Division II Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 29 to March 6. Haines also earned MCCAA Western Conference Player of the Year, MCCAA Western Conference First Team, NJCAA Region XII First Team, All MCCAA Team, MCCAA Western Conference All Defensive Team, and NJCAA District 9 MVP. “Javon was just great this year,” Ingram said. “Every time we asked him to respond, he responded. After we lost that game at nationals we were devastated. The next day I said to Javon at breakfast, ‘You might need to go out and get 40 tonight’ and he said ‘OK,’ and went out and scored 39.” Green took MCCAA Western Conference First Team, NJCAA Region XII First Team, All MCCAA Team, MCCAA Western Conference All-Freshmen Team, MCCAA Western Conference All Defensive Team, MCCAA Western Conference Defensive Player of the Year and NJCAA District 9 All-Tournament Team. Kodet earned MCCAA Western Conference First Team, NJCAA Region XII First Team and All MCCAA Team honors. Freshman Curtis Davidson and sophomore Brian Morton both earned MCCAA Western Conference honorable mention.
which had an ERA of 5.42 last year, can improve and help the Stars pursue the MCCAA Western Conference crown this year. Merchant said he is expecting leadership this year from sophomores like Bozzo, Nate Langenfeld and Sam Smith. He recalled
a couple winnable games last season that slipped through the Stars’ fingers because nobody took control of the situations. “Being a ‘ju-co’ (junior college) and having only freshman and sophomores, you can really change the look of your team in one year,” Merchant said. Langenfeld will be looked to as a leader in the pitching rotation, which features eight freshmen. He said he is impressed with how this year’s freshmen have adapted to the college level. “They’ve grown a lot already,” Langenfeld said. “You could see at the start of the year they weren’t really fully acclimated yet. It was like a new game almost.” Merchant said he thinks his team will move up in the league this year. “I just feel, looking around, like we’ve moved up in the pecking order,” Merchant said. “The progress, sometimes being in here every day, can be so slow day-to-day … You don’t notice it but one day you look up and you’ve moved up quite a bit.” The Stars were scheduled to host Delta College Saturday, April 2 at Westside Park in Lansing.
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Softball team turns corner after rough start Rich Schenck Sports Editor Losing nine of its first 10 games in Tennessee and Florida to begin 2016 was not the start the LCC softball team was envisioning. Since then, however, Coach Marc Kibby’s team won 13 of its last 14 through March 29, including seven in a row. “Since we’ve came back north from our spring break we’re playing well as a team and we’re playing good defense,” Kibby said after sweeping Glen Oaks CC (0-6 MCCAA West, 0-14 overall) by scores of 11-0 and 16-1 on March 29. “I’m real happy with what we’re doing.” LCC has outscored its opponents 65-5 so far during its winning streak and is averaging almost 10 runs per game. “We’re getting better,” said sophomore third baseman Nichole Numerich. “In the beginning it was kind of rough
just because we didn’t know what to expect, but game-bygame we’re doing well.” When Kibby was recruiting for 2016, he said intangibles were going to play a big role in who would be coming to play for the team. “The main thing is the mental aspect of this game,” Kibby explained. “We’ve had talent here. We just mentally haven’t been tough enough and this team, right here, right now, is understanding what we need to do.” Kibby tabbed freshmen catcher Rebecca Piron, shortstop Grace Quiggle and outfielder Chazney Balmer as the ones new in royal blue who are making an impact, both offensively and defensively, so far. “Those are the freshmen we’ve been looking for,” he said. Kibby said he is expecting every second-year player to lead this team in one way or
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Grace Quiggle runs to third base during LCC’s doubleheader against Glen Oaks Community college on Tuesday, March 29 at Ranney Park. The Stars won the first game 11-0 and the second game 16-1.
another, but sophomore pitchers Alexandra Grys and Renee Morton have taken this team under their wing and have pointed LCC (6-0 MCCAA West, 13-11 overall) in the right direction. Numerich was adamant in saying that regardless of how the team is doing right now, it can’t let the smaller blemishes during games cascade into something more troublesome. “It is super important,” Numerich said. “This is a game of errors in a way. When something (bad) happens we can’t hang our heads because it’ll be like a domino effect. We definitely have to stay positive and cheer each other on.” The Lady Stars were scheduled to hit the road for a doubleheader against Ancilla College April 1, and were slated to have a four-game home stand April 2 and 5 against 14thranked Muskegon CC and Delta College, respectively.
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Sophomore outfielder Jake Bozzo hits balls in a batting cage during practice on Tuesday, March 29.
Bozzo aims to help Stars reach lofty baseball status & QA
The Lookout Sports Editor Rich Schenck recently spoke to LCC sophomore baseball outJake Bozzo fielder Jake Bozzo. The Davenport University commit had a .357 batting average with 14 RBIs through his first 14 games of 2016. The Stars were off to a 9-5 record through 14 games. How did baseball become your sport? “Since I was super young, I had a brother, which helped out a lot, but I played every single sport. I got through high school and I had some arm problems, which took me out of football, and then I just started picking up baseball and now it’s my favorite sport.” What brought you to LCC for baseball and education? “For me, straight out of high school I had surgery so I was off a year. It was really my only opportunity at that point … to try and make a stand at LCC. So I got talking to Coach (Andrew Merchant) and that was my only option.” Are you happy with your decision to come here? “I am happy with it. I like everyone I’m playing with and I like the
coaches here. It helped a lot with my development.” Are there any crucial tips or life lessons Coach Merchant has taught you? “From high school to college I really learned about my approach at the plate. In high school we didn’t have that great of a coach so I kind of went up there to just swing. The main thing he has taught me is situational hitting and not thinking about yourself, but the team. It’s all about scoring runs and helping your teammates out.” What are you looking to achieve academically at Davenport University? “It’s going to be a degree in management. I’m also going into the police academy. I talked a lot to people in that field and they basically said it helps to have a degree outside of criminal justice. It’ll help you rank up quicker.” What athletes do you aspire to be like? “Probably my favorite guys of all time are Barry Bonds, because I’m more of a power guy and he has the home run record, (and) Miguel Cabrera because he is pretty much the greatest hitter of all time.”
Although this degree might well change your life, it doesn’t change anything you’ve already worked for. If you’ve taken technical or skilled-trades courses or earned an associate degree in a technical area, this program may meet your needs. You can complete many of the courses at Lansing Community College before transferring to Northwood to finish your degree requirements. Students must complete at least 31 credit hours at Northwood with courses completed on campus or online. An applied management degree can open doors at your current job and beyond. Applied management majors are desired in nearly every industry. Organizations are always looking for qualified candidates who have strong occupational and technical skills and understand how to manage. You’ll be prepared for a variety of management and leadership positions: district manager, entrepreneur, general manager, hospitality manager, project manager, regional manager…the list goes on and on. If you’ve completed at least 30 transferrable credits in a single specialized or technical area, or if you’ve earned an associate degree in a non-business major and you want to move into management in your chosen field, Northwood University’s Bachelor of Science in applied management is the program for you. To learn more, contact Northwood University’s Associate Director of Admissions, Todd Lake at 517.483.9758 or at laket@northwood.edu. About Northwood University Private, nonprofit, and accredited, Northwood University specializes in managerial and entrepreneurial education at its full-service, residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Adult degree programs are available in multiple states with many course delivery options including online. The DeVos Graduate School offers day, evening, and weekend programming in Michigan, Texas, and online. The Michigan-based Alden B. Dow Center for Creativity and Enterprise provides system-wide expertise in family enterprise, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and new business development. International education is offered through study-abroad programs, with Program Centers in Switzerland, China (Changchun and Wuxi), Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. For additional information regarding Northwood University, visit northwood.edu.
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Dancers use front-page events to inspire Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor LCC dancers will look to make front-page news by giving their take on front-page stories that have been written throughout history. The “story telling” will take place during the formal spring dance concert Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, at 8 p.m., as well as Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m. “Front Page News” will be performed in Dart Auditorium. There will be a suggested donation of $15 for adults, $10 for staff, seniors and alumni, and $5 for students. The event will send audience members on a journey through time by telling stories through dance. These stories will include man’s first walk on the moon, Woodstock, 9/11, The Great Depression and more. Lead dance faculty Vickie Diebold said dance styles include everything from tap and jazz to modern and ballet. “I did research and it occurred to me how much newspaper articles influenced and transformed our lives,” Diebold said. “They still have stories every day in them that capture our imagination and shake the world up.” Diebold said she hopes audience members walk away thinking about past events. “I want to move people with the
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LCC dancer Keenan Kangas will be one of the dancers to perform in the annual spring dance concert “Front Page News” April 8, 9 and 10 in the Dart Auditorium.
stories we are telling through our dances,” Diebold said. “We have some very fun and cheerful dances and then we have some dances that really make you stop and think. “Hopefully people leave the show
thinking about certain dances like 9/11, so history doesn’t repeat itself.” Diebold said she hopes to have good crowds. “I am hoping we have another really good audience this time,” Die-
bold said. “I think it’s going to be an awesome concert. It’s going to give a lot of people a lot of things to think about.” Show participant Keenan Kangas has been a student at LCC since fall of 2013. Kangas said he has been dancing since he was young. “The most rewarding part of dance is the feeling you get of letting go,” Kangas said. “When you are on the stage, you escape the real world even if it’s for a brief moment.” Kangas said the concert will be moving and informative. “I love the aspect of making dance out of events,” Kangas said. “It’s a very creative way to tell a story. “There is one in particular that uses silence for half of the dance. This is very unconventional for a dance concert and it is very powerful to see movement without sound, letting the movement tell the story alone.” Kangas encouraged people to come to the show. “If you are a dance person come see a great show,” Kangas said. “If you aren’t a dance person I encourage you to try something new. You never know what doors will open when you open up your mind and try something new.” For more information, head to www.lcc.edu/cma/events/
Find rhythm at LCC Music Open House April 16 Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor The LCC Music Program Open House will allow audience members to see what the music program has to offer on Saturday, April 16 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Gannon Commons area. The event will showcase student talent. It will include two stages for performances by ensembles, solo students, the LCC Jazz Band, the LCC Rock Band and more. Attendees will hear a variety of styles including classical, jazz, rock and more. Information about the music program will be discussed and potential students will have the opportunity to interact with faculty. Music Program Faculty Chair Cesar Potes said he hopes to increase awareness about LCC’s music offerings. “We hope everyone attending will
Photo by Brian Wells
Stephen Clark lowers his trumpet while rehearsing with the Experimental Music Ensemble on March 29.
gain further understanding of the music program’s scope and the different opportunities available,” Potes said. “Performing arts at LCC and at any institution are special because they focus on the expression and the connection of
two fundamental aspects of a human being: our emotions and our intellect.” Potes encouraged students to come to the event. “I look forward to how the whole event will flow from beginning to end
and I hope we will get a lot of people attending,” Potes said. Shawn Bell, chair of the marketing subcommittee for the music department, said the event is focused on helping students gain knowledge about the arts. “LCC offers a level of flexibility of study that is hard to find at larger universities,” Bell said. “Students in the music department at LCC are given the opportunity to pursue several degree paths in music. “The music open house is a great opportunity to hear LCC students perform in an informal setting. Attendees can stop in for one or two ensembles, gather some information about the music department at LCC and have an early afternoon snack.” The event is free to the public. People interested are encouraged to pre-register at www.lcc.edu/cma/music/
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Film festival showcases local, national talent Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor The Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) will make its way back to Lansing for the sixth annual celebration of film and music April 6 through April 10. The film festival is focused on showcasing local and national talent. It will be in venues all over Lansing, including: The Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave.; Mac’s Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave.; The Lansing Center, 333 E. Michigan Ave.; and more. Co-Director for CCFF Dominic Cochran said the goal of the CCFF is to create an affordable and accessible experience for people. All films are $5. There is an all-access pass for $50 that allows participants to get into all concerts and films. Cochran said the process of selecting the festival films started in September of last year. “We got over 600 submissions for this year’s event, which was the most we have ever had,” Cochran said. “It was almost overwhelming to deal with that many submissions.” “We have a selection committee that watches each film and then they pick the best,” Cochran said. “It is a really diverse base of film directors. We have genres ranging from horror, comedy, sci-fi, animation and more.”
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Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero (center) speaks with Tony Willis (left) and Keith Lambert of Lansing Economic Area Partnership during the Red Carpet Premiere of the Capital City Film Fest last year. The event was held at the Beer Grotto, located across from the Cooley Law School Stadium.
Cochran said the event was created to provide Lansing with a better variety of films. “We thought the film scene was lacking in Lansing,” Cochran said.
“We didn’t have a lot of opportunity to have a whole weekend-long event to celebrate music and film.” Cochran said he is looking forward to the short films that will be present-
ed at CCFF. “We have one venue in particular that will be all short films,” Cochran said. “Festivals are one of the only places that people can see short films on the big screen, so with that in mind we wanted to have a venue for people to be able to stop by anytime during the weekend to watch them.” Cochran said there will be many musical performances along with film premieres. Musical artists ranging from symphony orchestras and rock to electronic and hip-hop will take the stages at local venues. Performers will include: rappers James Gardin and Peanut Butter Wolf; rock groups Weatherbox, O’Brother and Balance & Composure; electronic act Shigeto; and more. “One of the things that has set us apart from other film festivals is that we make music a large part of the festival,” Cochran said. “Our goal for the festival is to make it a weekend-long party. “One of my favorite events is a thing called ‘The Fortnight Film Contest.’ A lot of LCC students are involved with that. It is a contest where contestants have two weeks to make a short film. We pick the top 12 teams and award them with cash prizes.” For a complete schedule and information head to capitalcityfilmfest.com/
Taste & Tour of Old Town to delight senses April 9 Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor On any given Saturday afternoon the Old Town area in north Lansing is packed with people walking the streets, window shopping and grabbing a bite to eat. Old Town is one of Lansing’s fastest growing areas. As people walk down its main strip on Turner Street, the growth of the area can be seen with many new businesses. People who are curious about the Old Town area will have the opportunity to see the community at its fullest during the ninth annual Taste & Tour of Old Town on Saturday, April 9 from noon until 5 p.m. Taste & Tour will give participants a behind-the-scenes look into businesses such as Preuss Pets, a tour of the Turner Dodge House, loft tours and more.
Executive Director of Old Town Austin Ashley said the event is a great opportunity for people to experience what living or being in Old Town is like. “People can get a little sample of all the food options that we have here,” Ashley said. “They can also get a look into urban living and see all of the lofts that are located in historic buildings.” Tickets are $20 and include a look into all participating locations, one Capital City Film Festival screening and multiple area tours. Involved businesses include Cravings Gourmet Popcorn, Sir Pizza, The Creole Gallery, The Cosmos, Scoops Ice Cream and Bloom Coffee Roasters. “If people are looking at lofts and food, they are also exposed to new businesses and hopefully exposed to
businesses they have never been to before,” Ashley said. “Maybe something catches their eye in the window and they decide to go in. It’s really just a great way to experience Old Town on a number of different levels.” The past few Taste & Tours have sold out. Ashley said tickets are selling well and he hopes to sell out again this year. “Besides the Taste & Tour tickets … we also have just touring tickets available,” Ashley said. “People who have already eaten all the food here but want to see new spaces can participate in this event.” Proceeds from the event go to the Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) to help keep Old Town a vibrant and growing place. “I am really excited for the additions of the behind-the-scene business
tours,” Ashley said. “That is something we have never done before. If you have ever wanted to see where Preuss Pets breed their fish, now you can.” Old Town area resident Kathy Tombly said she has participated in the last three Taste & Tour events. “I have lived here for six years and every year I discover something new,” Tombly said. “Old Town is a special place because it has the ability to surprise you in new ways.” Tombly said she hopes to make a stop at all of her favorite places. “I love Cravings because I am always craving popcorn.” Tombly said. “They have so many wonderful flavors that I am looking forward to sampling during this year’s Taste & Tour.” For tickets and information go to iloveoldtown.org/events/taste-and-tourold-town/
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reviews
‘Zombies’ sink teeth into debut album Jeremy Kohn Editor In Chief The Flatbush Zombies is a three-person rap group that consists of New York MC’s Zombie Juice, Meechy Darko and producer/MC Erick Arch Eliot. The Zombies group is part of a New York hip-hop movement known as the Beast Coast, along with The Underachievers and Joey Bada$$. The New York MCs have developed a cult following due in large part to their mixtapes D.R.U.G.S and Better off Dead, which were released to high acclaim. The Flatbush Zombies’ first official release, “3001: A Laced Odyssey,” debuted March 11, 2016. The album runs an hour long and was produced exclusively by Eliot. Darko is the shock value of the group.
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The Flatbush Zombies’ album debuted March 11.
He boasts about everything from guns, liking the sight of blood and ascending to a god on the album. He is very versatile on the microphone. One moment he is using a harsh voice, the next he is sur-
prising listeners with his singing voice on the song, “Fly Away.” Perhaps his most impressive display of lyricism on the album is on the track R.I.P.C.D., where he effortlessly flows with his guttural delivery over a tripped-out beat. “No guidance, the belly of the beast is where I reside in, grimy and vibrant like Busta Rhymes, in the early 90s, click boom, you blew up like you play for the Giants,” he raps on the track. Zombie Juice’s flow is reminiscent of such ‘90s MC groups as the Gravediggaz and Cypress Hill. His material is more introspective compared to his counterpart such as “Your Favorite Rap Song,” where he raps: “Clarity is divine, we just single the design, the physical we inherit, by vision on TV screens.”
The glue that holds this project together is Eliot’s captivating production. Eliot takes a classic NY sound of the ‘90s such as Nas and the Notorious B.I.G., and spins it on its head with dreamy psychedelic keys. Eliot also proves he isn’t a one-trick pony, and that he may be the most talented producer/MC punch since WuTang’s RZA to grab a mic. The rapper unit from Flatbush shows an amazing amount of talent on this album. Eliot may be one of the big up and coming producers in a few years as his production is so diverse and innovative. Eliot provides a lot of creative bells and whistles on this album. But if the group is being judged solely on lyrics, its boisterous juvenile content gets tiresome after just a few tracks.
‘Allegiant’ film’s plot really not very interesting
Shelby Schueller Associate Editor At first, the “Divergent” movies were an interesting addition to the post-apocalyptic-teenage-dystopia movie genre. With the release of the third installment, “Allegiant” on March 18, this is no longer the case. According to www.variety.com, “Allegiant” opened by bringing in a disappointing $29 million in its opening weekend, about a 40-percent decrease from the first two films, “Divergent” and “Insurgent.” After seeing the movie during opening weekend, I’m surprised that “Allegiant” even did that well. The plot should be interesting, but isn’t really, and the end-
ing leaves much to be desired. If you haven’t seen the first two films, you might want to stop reading now to avoid spoilers. Set immediately after “Insurgent,” “Allegiant” begins with uproar after the reveal of the mysterious message left by Edith Prior. Evelyn, who has taken power after Jeanine’s death, closes the wall to the outside world and forbids everyone from searching for the people of the outside world. Naturally Tris, the heroine of the story (played by Shailene Woodley), decides to be a rebel and escapes with Four, Peter, Christina and Caleb. After wandering around a nuclear wasteland, the group is found by members of the
Bureau of Genetic Welfare, a group designed to reverse the damage from a 200-year-old genetic war. Tris and friends learn that Chicago is an experiment to naturally coax out genetically pure genes, aka Divergence. Meanwhile, civil war has broken out in Chicago between the Factionless and the Allegiant, who want to reinstate the Faction system. After discovering that the Bureau is not as innocent as it seems, Tris returns to Chicago to fight Evelyn and save the city from a serum that will erase the memories of everyone in Chicago. The film ends with the downfall of Evelyn, and Tris uniting the Factionless with the Allegiant against the Bureau.
If you’ve read the book series by Veronica Roth, you know the “Divergent” movies started taking creative freedom from the books as early as “Insurgent.” The new plot is so prominent in “Allegiant” that the books and movies can hardly be compared to one another anymore. As a result, there’s no telling what is coming up next in the fourth and final film “Ascendant,” which is set to be released in June 2017. Maybe it will be better than “Allegiant” since the plot is unknown, but if it’s even remotely close to how the book series itself ended, I’m not convinced. For more information about “Ascendant,” visit bit.ly/1RgEzTp/
‘Lego Marvel’s Avengers’ entertaining for all ages
Aaron Wilton Staff Writer What is the worst pain ever? Stepping on a Lego brick with bare feet. Avoid that pain by building and destroying Lego creations in the digital realm. “Lego Marvel’s Avengers” was released Jan. 26. It is available for eight platforms, including Xbox One, PS4 and Wii U. This game follows the plots of “Avengers” and “Avengers: Age of
Ultron.” Traveller’s Tales Games blends the two movies together into one extended experience. By now, most of the gaming community knows what to expect from Lego games. They offer great humor, challenging collectibles and, more recently, large open worlds. “Lego Marvel’s Avengers” delivers in all of the expected categories, plus a few others. Open-world aspects of the game
have been sized up in a big way. The world map extends farther and it is chock full of side missions and postgame quests. The game features over 200 playable characters, plus another 40 that are available via downloadable content (DLC). All of the DLC can be purchased for a mere $9.99. One major improvement to this game over “Lego Marvel’s Super Heroes” is that the MCU (Marvel Cin-
ematic Universe) characters use the voices of the actors from the Marvel movies. The game is rated E 10+, so it is perfect as a gift for a child or a young friend. Because of the story mode, free play and side missions, someone could easily spend over 100 hours playing this game. Overall, “Lego Marvel’s Avengers” has a ton of content and promises hours of wholesome entertainment.
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Living with a puppy can be ‘ruff’ — sights & sounds —
If someone gave me the option of having $100 or being in a room filled with 100 puppies, I would choose the puppies. Who doesn’t love puppies, right? The cute floppy ears. The sweet and sloppy kisses. The adorable wrinkly faces. So when I heard my friend was looking for someone to take care of her lab-mix puppy, Nora, while she was in Florida, I offered without hesitation. Nora is adorable. She has a stubby tail to
make fun of and adorable ears that are extra floppy. And she gives the best cuddles. How could something so cute do anything wrong? Then came the first evening of puppy sitting. Nora came with a goodie bag filled with her favorite toys, food and dishes. I was more excited than she was as I browsed her toys, looking at what might be fun to play with first. Instead of playing with the toy I had picked out, she instead found my Algebra
homework more fascinating. As I chased her around the room she tore off pieces of paper while looking back at me as if to say, “Maybe you should work out more. You’re too slow.” I finally caught her and yanked my homework from her mouth. She had eaten half of it. I had a real “dog ate my homework” scenario that I wasn’t prepared to tell to my college professor. After the excitement of learning that Algebra existed, Nora crashed on the couch next to me. I played with her floppy ears as she napped. The nap was short lived because my cat,
Navi, walked into the room. I saw Nora perk up, bark and think, “TOY!” Nora started chasing the cat and I started chasing Nora. We did three circles around the living room before I scooped her up and took her outside. By the fourth day of watching Nora, I had learned that puppies are adorable, but they are also small devils disguised as adorable hairy creatures. Nora constantly needed attention. She paced back and forth to pass time, and she had to use the bathroom three times a night. Lesson learned: puppies are cute, but having one is a huge responsibility.
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Five un-bee-lievable tips to help save the hive Spring is here, and with it comes the return of flowers, birds and insects, including everyone’s favorite neighborhood pollinator: bees! Last summer I did an essay and a presentation about bees and colony collapse disorder (CCD) and I found it all to be fascinating. Bees are wonderful creatures that produce the majority of food that we eat every day. Without them, food would be not only much different, but more scarce and expensive. Unfortunately, due to a multitude of factors including urbanization, pesticides and monoculture, our winged buddies are struggling and many die. This can lead to CCD, which occurs when the entire colony either dies or abandons the nest. Here are a few easy tips to help local bee colonies stay healthy and strong:
Plant flowers: While probably the most obvious method, planting gardens that bloom throughout most of the year really helps bees find food! The best flowers to help bees are native flowers with lots of nectar. For a list of Michigan bee-friendly plants, visit bit.ly/1RjkWdB. Build an oasis: Bees often need a cool drink after working so hard throughout the day. One way to help is to leave out a shallow dish filled with fresh water. Birdbaths work great for this, but make sure to leave a few stones or sticks in the water so they have “islands” to rest on. Avoid pesticides: While it may help you keep weeds under control, the chemicals from pesticides can get into the pollen of flowers, which gets into the bees’ system,
the honey they make and, eventually, us, if we use that honey. Some pesticides, specifically neonicotinoids, are another factor contributing to CCD. There are several ways to deter pests from a garden without using the toxic chemicals found in pesticides. To learn about natural pest deterrents, visit bit.ly/Shz8fK. Support beekeepers: Supporting beekeepers is a great way to help sustain local bee populations. Healthy local populations help prevent hives from being transported to pollinate fields far away, which can contribute to CCD. You can support beekeepers by buying local honey and
products made by beekeepers, or if you’re feeling feisty, by sponsoring hives! To learn about Michigan beekeepers, visit www.michiganbees.org. Get educated: One of the most important steps to helping honey bees is to understand them, cliché as it may sound. While their sting does hurt, bees are vegetarians. They are not angry or out to get you, unless you threaten them first. All they want to do is buzz around and find pollen so they can get food, which gives us food, too. Everybody wins! For more information about how to help bees, visit www.thehoneybeeconservancy.org/
— The Kohn effect —
Hello comics, my old friend; It’s great seeing you again Yep. You read the headline right. I have been lured back into a weekly routine, which has been absent from my life since the mid-1990s: collecting comic books. Every Wednesday, my good friend Tommy Sime and I venture to the local comic book store to drop a wad of cash to keep up on our favorite titles. In fact, I blame Tommy for getting me back into the comic book game. He has been seriously collecting for about three years now. His interest in collecting started after seeing the AMC show, “Comic Book Men.” Not only has he collected comics, but for over a year he has produced his own YouTube channel called “Comic Time,” where
he does reviews and special comic-book based episodes. In addition, Tommy also seized the opportunity to become a DC certified fan by submitting videos to an exclusive YouTube page, “DC Fans.” He has made four videos for the company and they reward him graciously with free comic books and merchandise. Tommy and I went to my first comic-con in God knows how long, Fantasticon, in early March at the Causeway Bay and Convention Center in Lansing. It was there that
I caught the investment bug that infects many collectors. While at the event, I saw many comics that, if I had an unlimited bank account, would now be in my possession. I saw comics that made my jaw drop. I saw an “X-men #1”, an “Avengers #1” signed by Stan Lee, and an “Incredible Hulk #181” (with the first appearance of Wolverine), among other books. There was one book that was my goal to buy, and just having my tax-refund money back I could afford it. It is Brian K. Vaughan’s
“Y The Last Man #1.” After asking several people running various booths, I saw it. And it was in pristine condition. After it was announced “Y The Last Man” will be a TV series on FX, I thought this would be a sound investment. I shelled out $200 for the book; I am certain it is worth more. Since attending Fantasticon, I am now hooked on collecting. I read speculation blogs on comics that could go up in value, and I find myself bidding or plotting eBay comic auctions almost daily. With the comic book and movie trend not dying anytime soon, this will surely be a new investment and hobby that will continue for quite some time.
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Reporter turned away from covering LCC event The Lookout staff members take pride in covering events that happen on LCC’s campus.
That’s why our staff was so disheartened by what occurred Saturday, March 19.
The Science Olympiad is an event we enjoy covering each year. It is a fun, LCC-sponsored
What was the last movie you saw that made you cry? Jeremy Kohn
Shelby Schueller
Editor in Chief
Associate Editor
“‘I Am Legend,’ when the dog died.”
“‘Zootopia,’ because the animation was beautiful.”
kohnj2@lcc.edu
schuels1@lcc.edu
Jaimie Bozack
A&E Editor
bozackj@lcc.edu “‘Borat.’ I cried from laughing.”
Rich Schenck
Sports Editor
schen1@lcc.edu “Forrest Gump.”
Photo Editor
wellsb6@lcc.edu
Nicole Cade
Aaron Wilton
Lurah Peterson
lead PAginator
assistant paginator
Staff Writer/AD Sales
Advertising Manager
“Home.”
“Toy Story 3.”
“‘The Good Dinosaur.’ Saddest story ever told with sticks.”
“The Hunger Games Mockingjay ,Part 2.”
caden@lcc.edu
wiltona@lcc.edu
News Editor
“‘The Good Dinosaur.’ It hit me hard in the feels.”
EMMA SCOTT
scotte8@lcc.edu
Aaron Emerson
Brian Wells
petersl8@lcc.edu
emersoa@lcc.edu “‘Remember The Titans.”
Larry Hook
Adviser
hookl@lcc.edu
“Seeking a Friend For the End of the World.”
event in which middle and high school children compete against one another in different science-based competitions. Covering the Olympiad not only highlights the talent of local middle and high school students, but also makes for an entertaining story or photo essay for our paper. While one of our reporters was covering this year’s event, a man in charge of one of the competitions went out of his way to make our reporter uncomfortable. The reporter was informed by this person he was to leave if he didn’t have a press pass, because he didn’t know who he was. The reporter left quietly, but without a story or photos. At least twice in the past four years The Lookout has covered The Science Olympiad without
any hassles or the need for a press pass. We are shocked and disappointed that a person working one of these events would disrespect a reporter as he did in front of a public crowd. The person could have been more respectful and talked to our reporter privately instead of making a scene. Our reporter could have gone to one of our newsstands and shown him a copy of The Lookout with his picture in it. As reporters we try to produce the best stories we can for our audience. We do the best we can to bring exposure to the people involved in a story. We are sure the kids involved would have loved seeing pictures of their hard work published so they could share them with friends and family.
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PITCHING IN
LUCERO group makes difference at Cristo Rey Community Center By Brian Wells Photo Editor Dozens of needy and hungry people brave all types of weather to line up before 9 a.m. weekday mornings outside the Cristo Rey Community Center kitchen in south Lansing. They wait for the metal shutter to slide open, and a free community breakfast to be served by Cristo Rey staff and volunteers. For about a year and a half, LCC student and LUCERO (Latinos Unidos con Energia Respeto y Orgullo) member Jaime Martinez has worked in the kitchen at Cristo Rey, where he is responsible for preparing food, organizing and working with volunteers. “It feels good, you know, giving back to the community,” said Martinez March 30 as he darted through the small kitchen, delivering miscellaneous cooking supplies to volunteers. “It’s good to feel the appreciation.” Martinez is a member of LUCERO,
a program at LCC focused on creating a positive connection for Latino students. Felipe Lopez Sustaita, LUCERO coordinator and academic adviser, has been working to organize community service events at Cristo Rey, where participants plan to work in the garden and kitchen twice monthly. Michelle Hill, director of development at Cristo Rey Community Center, said the center currently serves approximately 60 breakfast meals and 60 bag lunches per day. She said those numbers increase during the summer. Breakfast consists of different carbohydrates, vegetables, proteins, fruit and beverages. Lunches include sandwiches, vegetables and fruit. “The main goals are that the food be healthy and it is served in a clean environment,” Hill said. For information or to volunteer, email Felipe Lopez Sustaita at lopezf@lcc.edu/
Photo by Brian Wells
Jaime Martinez, center, teaches volunteers from LCC’s LUCERO program to serve appropriate portions for breakfast at the Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing on Thursday, March 31. Martinez has been working at the community center for almost a year and a half and also attends classes at LCC.
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