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Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
Late-start classes are diverse
‘N Word’ is a great success
Singing the blues
Shelby Schueller News Editor
Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
Students looking to take on a new latestart course at LCC will be able to choose from classes ranging from microbiology to beginning golf. New classes will be offered every week and will include the option of a 14week, 12-week or eight-week course. Elaine Pogoncheff, interim dean for Arts and Sciences Division, said latestart classes offer the same experiences as full-semester courses, and many are fit to accommodate students’ busy schedules. “Fourteen-week classes are for people who might have missed the registration,” Pogoncheff said. “We have eightweek courses that facilitate people working more quickly toward completion.” Pogoncheff encourages students to take advantage of late-start classes. “Don’t put off those classes until next semester,” Pogoncheff said. “Usually if people wait one semester to get something done, they usually wait another semester and another one. This can help people move forward.” Pogoncheff said anyone can apply for the late-start course, and only a few are restricted based on prerequisites. “Late-start courses have been around for quite some time,” Pogoncheff said. “I think we are just beginning to market more and reach out to students who can really benefit from them.” According to Pogoncheff the courses can also be more difficult than regular classes. “You’re doing twice as much work in the half the time,” Pogoncheff said. “It is the same class with the same amount of work compressed into eight weeks.” Pogoncheff’s advice to students is to stay caught up. “I think a person does need to be motivated to take a 12-week or eight-week course,” Pogoncheff said. For a complete list of late-start courses students can visit http://www.lcc.edu/ schedule/course-offerings/variable-edu/
Photo by Devin Munroe
Detroit blues singer Thornetta Davis performed with the LCC Faculty Jazz Quartet in a free concert to celebrate Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 8 in Dart Auditorium.
LCC students, faculty and staff of all ages and races gathered on Feb. 11 to discuss what has been called the most offensive word in the English language: the N word. The discussion was part of the “Difficult Dialogues” series and Black History Month Event sponsored by LCC’s Black Student Union. The event was held in the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, located behind Campus Resources in the Gannon Star Zone. “This discussion exceeded my expectations,” said Sarah Hardin, Black Student Union member and co-facilitator of the discussion. “The discussion topic is very sensitive
for some people to talk about, because it can be uncomfortable addressing topics like this without offending anyone.” Approximately 50 people attended the event to voice opinions and hear the thoughts of others on all aspects of the word. Participants of the discussion evaluated numerous parts of the N word. This included the definition of the word, how it has changed throughout history, whether or not there is any situation when it would be acceptable to use and reasons it is considered offensive or not offensive. Hardin said the discussion met its goal to “make people aware of controversial issues and not to be See History, page 2
High loan default rate addressed Shelby Schueller News Editor
LCC’s federal financial aid was threatened when this year’s student loan default rate reached a perilously high percent. According to Stephanie Bogard Trapp, director of financial aid, LCC’s current default rate is 32 percent. Trapp said the student loan default rate, measured by the Federal Department of Education, is based on the percentage of students who have borrowed loans passed the six-month grace period. The loans are then considered defaulted when pay-
32%
of students who were in repayment for the year between 2010 and 2011 defaulted
Approx. 50% of LCC students receive financial aid
Source: Stephanie Bogard Trapp, director of financial aid for LCC ments have been neglected for a total of one year. LCC’s current default rate is based on students who entered loan repayment from October 2010 to September 2011, according to Trapp. She said the higher default rate was likely a result of the economic recession occur-
ring at that time. “Based on your default rate, it determines certain sanctions could happen to a school if those default rates get above a certain threshold … an institution could lose their eligibility for financial aid,” Trapp said. If an institution is above
30 percent for over three years, eligibility for financial aid could be lost, which includes Pell Grants, work studies and federal loans. “LCC is not in that position to even come close to that even occurring,” Trapp said. “Our rate will be below 30 percent. We’re trending right now to be around 2627 percent next year.” Trapp said once an institution reaches a 30 percent default rate, that institution is required to implement a default management plan. This plan is designed to prevent the rate from increasing while lowering the See Aid, page 2
How do you feel about Obama’s free community college plan? “I think it’s a really good plan. College should be something everyone gets the opportunity to do.” Emma Houle, 19, Social Work
“I would agree and I would support something like that.”
Steven Morales, 40, Integrated Studies
“I’ll believe it when I see it, because nothing is for free. Someone’s got to pay for it.”
Frank Foster, 49, Psychology
“I think it’s great. It makes it so people who want to get an education but can’t, can go do it.”
Caitlin Evans, 20, Pathology
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afraid to talk about things that might be uncomfortable, or to have a different opinion about something and be able to address it respectfully (and) to gain a better understanding of the issue.” LCC Student Andre Sheppard said he thought the discussion was very needed. Sheppard said his favorite part of the discussion was “hearing the different generations and different types of people and their take on the word because … the opinions that I didn’t agree with didn’t make them any less valued.” Sheppard said he felt the atmosphere at LCC helped foster the conversation. “I think that LCC is a very safe space and I enjoy coming to campus even if I’m doing horribly in my classes or have a ton of homework. I still enjoy being on campus and … in this environment.” For more info about the Black Student Union, contact Club President Edward Wol at wol468@gmail.com. For more about the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, visit www.lcc.edu/resources/the_centre.
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current rate. According to Trapp, LCC has started several practices to help lower the default percentage since it began rising in 2009. These practices include course progress evaluations for financial aid students every semester, the formation of
Provost discusses Operation 100 %
Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief
LCC Provost Dr. Richard Prystowsky spoke in the Centre for Engaged Inclusion in the Gannon Building Feb. 4 to about 40 LCC students. He spoke on Operation 100%, a program the college is adapting to develop a more successful learning experience for students. Anne Heutsche from the Centre of Engaged Inclusion spoke on the meeting’s success. “I think it was a wonderful mixture of students,” Heutsche said. “We have the leadership students from Student Life, the international student who often come to events at the Centre, and also non-traditional students who joined in the conversation.” Prystowsky talked about
a default prevention team, and changes on when students receive financial aid. In 2013, LCC hired EdFinancial, a default management company. According to Trapp, if a student misses a loan payment for 30 days, EdFinancial steps in and assists the student with all aspects of budget manage-
“Service Learning” refers to applying material learned inside the classroom and using those skills in a real-world vocational setting. Prystowsky said LCC Associate President of Engaged Learning Michael Nealon would like Photo by Brian Wells to see more service learning LCC Provost Dr. Richard Prystowsky spoke during the SACP classes available at the college. The provost said he is excited meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. to announce that LCC is already how LCC is looking at other leges have adapted systems in the early stages of Operation colleges and universities such that eliminate signing up for 100% with the help of a higher as Georgia State and Arizona classes. Instead the colleges learning commission liaison. State, which have been experi- have students sign up for desig“It will be an ongoing process menting with new methods of nated programs. the huge and major compoThese programs are designed nents, like the guided pathways teaching. “We are looking at colleges to achieve a degree in two years and automated registration,” that have designed what are with automated registration. Prystowsky said. “I am hoping called guided pathways,” Prys- Automated registration is the the guided pathways is in place towsky said. “These pathways ability to sign up for the exact within the next year or two. are geared toward achieving a classes students need to fill their “The automated registration more structured career goal in two-year curriculums. is going to depend upon curClasses involving “service rent technology we have and mind.” He added some of these col- learning” were also discussed. how much we can afford.”
ment. The company can even customize the student’s payment plan to make repayment easier. “They really look at the student holistically and help them with strategies on how to pay back those loans,” Trapp said. Trapp advised students to be conservative in borrowing so their debt does not pile up, and
also to visit the customer relations specialists in the Gannon Building Star Zone. “We just ask (students) if there’s anything we can help them out with, we’ll show them and they can ask anything,” said Joe Brewer, Star Zone customer relations specialist. “We do provide consult rooms so that if they’re afraid to talk in a
large open area, then we can go off privately and have a one on one conversation.” Brewer said approximately 80 to 90 percent of students helped in the Star Zone have financial aid related questions. For more information about financial aid, contact LCC’s Financial Aid office at 517-4831200.
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LCC Health Fair offers many benefits Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
up in last place.” According to Hatt, it is important for students to stay healthy during the school year. “Staying healthy and taking time for fitness can actually help students succeed in higher education,”
pating in the event helps bring attention to her program. Brochures packed with “It brings awareness information and healthy to the counselors here on snacks were some of the campus and shows stuthings offered during this dents that there are reyear’s LCC Health Fair sources online to help Feb. 4. The event was part with health,” Eure-Harris of the college’s said. “There are Black History tests online that Month celebration. can help explore Students had student issues.” the opportunity LCC student to check out over Joshua Rabeck 20 vendors in the said he enjoyed Gannon Building, the event. including Spar“I got a free row Hospital, LCC stress ball, which counselors and the is nice for the four Ingham County classes I am taking Health Departthis semester,” RaRepresentatives from the Sparrow Physiment. beck said. “It will cians Health Plan handed out free chapstick, Jennifer Hatt, nail files, pens and other free gifts during come in handy.” lead support in the 10th annual Community Health Fair on Expectant moththe Fitness and Wednesday, Feb. 4 at LCC. er and student Wellness Program, Breanna Young said she helped coordinate Hatt said. “Physical exer- said finding resources is the event, which is usu- cise is like “Miracle Grow” helpful for her. ally run by Dr. Ivy Tagger, for the brain.” “I don’t know what to who was on medical leave. The LCC Health Fair has expect being pregnant Hatt said the event in- been going on for 10 years. so the fact that there are cluded free services and “My hope is that next people here to help is rescreening. year’s event can be even ally great to know,” Young “I would encourage bigger, featuring more said. students to attend next local vendors, and will For more information year because their health attract even more LCC about online screening is important,” Hatt said. students and community through the LCC counsel“Students have many pri- members,” Hatt said. ing department students orities to juggle and often LCC counselor Curlada can visit http://www.lcc. time their health can end Eure-Harris said partici- edu/counseling/
Creative Wellness Massage Therapist Makenna Cox gives a free massage during the 10th annual Community Health Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Photos by Brian Wells
Walmart Vision Center manager Marne Darby administers a free vision test during the 10th annual Community Health Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
‘Food for Thought’ luncheon allows students to voice opinions Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief About 50 students enjoyed pizza and refreshments Feb. 11 as they voiced their opinions about LCC during a “Food For Thought” discussion in the A & S Building. LCC Associate Vice President of Engaged Learning Michael Nealon hosted the discussion. “The executive leadership team is very interested in trying to get input and feedback from our entire community,” Nealon said. “Students are the reason why any of us are at Lansing Community College, so your voice is the voice that we need to listen to. The Food for Thought discussion is a part of a strategic planning initiative across campus. Students, staff and faculty are being asked what the college’s strengths are and what the college needs to improve on to move forward. The hour-long discussion was recorded. Footage from the event could eventually air as part of a short film shown around campus. Positive responses from students included praising student services such as the TRIO program, Lucero, counseling and tutoring, as well as student development classes. Areas of concerns voiced by students included the unreliability of the
IN BRIEF News
Discussion on stalking and sexual assault A discussion about how to prevent stalking and sexual assault will be held on Friday, Feb. 20. The discussion will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, located on the second floor of
the Gannon Building on LCC’s main campus. Topics discussed will include protecting yourself against stalking and sexual assault, tips for intervening and how to get help. For more information, call 517-483-1924.
‘Start here, work there’ with LCC job fair
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Michael Nealon, associate vice president for Engaged Student Learning at LCC, speaks during “Food For Thought” on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
campus’ Wi-Fi system, parking and associated fees, the lack of sufficient disability interpreters on campus and textbook fees. Nealon was gracious to answer the students’ questions. He even encouraged students to contact him through email, as well as meeting with him personally to share their concerns. Student Life Organizer Josh West was among those at the event. “I think the Food for Thought dis-
cussion went very well,” West said. “We had lots of students that were willing to share their opinion and experiences. “All in all I would say we received some really great feedback on what we are doing well and what we need some work on.” The Feb. 11 “Food For Thought” session was the first of two hosted by LCC. A second session took place Feb. 12.
LCC’s West Campus will host a job and internship fair on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. The job and internship fair is open to LCC students, alumni and the general public. Many employers from all fields are scheduled to attend, such as Apple, the State of Michigan
and Auto Owners Insurance Company. Company officials in attendance will be hiring for full-time, part-time, internship and apprenticeship positions. Admission is free, but registration is required. To register and for more information, go to www.lcc.edu/ces/workthere.
CPR and first aid courses available to public The Lansing Area Safety Council is offering an adult and pediatric CPR and first aid course on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 10 p.m. Both courses will occur at the Lansing Area Safety council, 3315 S. Pennsylvania Ave. in Lansing.
A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the class. The fee is $55 per attendee for both certifications or $35 for a single class. For more information or to register, call 517394-4614 or email info@ safetycouncil.org.
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Hoopsters squeeze past Lake Michigan Rich Schenck Sports Editor
The LCC men’s basketball team (7-4 MCCAA 15-9 overall) narrowly defeated MCCAA Western Conference leader Lake Michigan College 83-79 in the Gannon Gym Feb. 11, pulling within a game and a half of first place. The Stars spread the ball around as six players scored in double digits. They were led by freshmen Brian Morton and Tracy Edmond who scored 15 points. Freshmen Colin Jones and Javon Haines chipped in 13 points each. But it was sophomore sharpshooter Tyler Lewis who stole the show, hitting 56 percent (4 for 7) from three-point range to score 12 points. “The real important thing for us was that we finished the game,” said LCC Head Coach Mike Ingram. “We’ve lost so many games because we didn’t finish. We did just enough to maintain the lead.”
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Both teams struggled to get going early as both squads failed to score on their first two possessions in regulation. Six of the first 10 points scored in the contest were tallied at the foul line. The offensive stagnation did not last long as LCC raced out to a 2512 lead, thanks to shooting heroics by Lewis and fast-paced transition scoring. Speed was the weapon the Stars used early and often, with the home team leading 39-30 at halftime. This was highlighted by an alley-oop dunk by Mo Ba, courtesy of Morton. A 5-0 run by LCC at the beginning of the second half proved that LCC was not going to slow down. A lapse of concentration left LMC’s shooters open on the back end, as back-toback three pointers (11 for 23 overall) cut the lead to 48-41. “We lose focus but our coach (Ingram) told us to play defense for 40 minutes,” Edmond said. “Our defense fuels our offense, which is re-
ally good.” The Stars sped up the pace, and in turn created foul trouble for the visitor’s big men. This meant free points for LCC, which extended its lead 6956. With one last-ditch effort the Redhawks pulled to within three points with one minute left to play. But another Mo Ba dunk sealed the game for LCC The Stars did not outclass LMC in every category, but it was their 46 percent shooting (30 for 65) from the field compared to the Redhawks’ 41 percent (28 for 63) that made the difference. Edmond explained that one simple message is being shared in the locker amongst the team. “Just take it one game at a time,” he said. The LCC men were scheduled to travel to face Kalamazoo Valley CC Feb. 14. The Stars come home to host Western Conference rival Grand Rapids CC Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Athlete Spotlight:
Tyler Lewis
The Lookout Sports Editor Richard Schenck recently spoke with sophomore Tyler Lewis. The threepoint specialist for the LCC men’s basketball team had a game-high 56 percent shooting day during the Stars’ recent home contest against Lake Michigan College.
Q.
What convinced you to come to LCC
A. I was looking for a place to
play and called Coach (Mike Ingram) and he said I can come down and play. I played with his class and he gave me a scholarship and here I am
Q. How can you explain you performance Feb. 11 against LMC?
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A. That’s just my role is to shoot. All I did in high school was shoot threes. I re-
ally didn’t do anything else. Every team needs a shooter and I’m the shooter. I guess that’s all I do
Q. What are your future plans? A. Right now I’m just looking to transfer to Michigan State. I don’t know about basketball after this.
Q. What do you do in your free time? A. Working and trying to think about the next game, or hanging out with my
friends. If I’m not doing anything I’ll try and get into the gym with some friends and get some shots up. I’m always trying to get some shots up. You’re never good enough.
Q. What inspired you to play basketball? A. My dad was always a big sports guy, now I guess I just followed in his foot-
steps. Out of football, baseball and basketball, baseball was my best sport. I just worked and got better and better in this one.
Photo by Brian Wells Tracy Edmond attempts to score during LCC’s game against Lake Michigan College on Wednesday, Feb. 11 in the Gannon Gym.
Lady Stars fall at home Rich Schenck Sports Editor
Another tough blow to an already tough season was dealt to the LCC women’s basketball team (1-10 MCCAA 3-21 overall) as it fell to the Lady Redhawks of Lake Michigan College, 66-50, on Feb. 11 in the Gannon Gym. Scoring was a struggle for the Lady Stars as freshman Tristen Moore was the only player to score in double digits with 10 points. The trio of sophomore Morgan Kelso, freshman Mackenzie Geister and freshman Hannah Smith scored eight points each, with Smith having a gamehigh 12 rebounds. Early action saw LCC execute improved passing, but the lack of perimeter defense and full-court pressure by LMC quickly dissolved any momentum the home team could gather. LCC Head Coach Ervin Brunson explained that at the tail end of a tough season, patience is more important than ever. “The only thing I can explain to them is that it doesn’t matter the outcome, as long as you give 110 percent,” he said. “Everyone is attacking us at different angles.” Second half play continued to be an uphill grind for the home team. LMC never deviated from the full-court pressure which turned LCC into a timid team unwilling to shoot the outside shots that were given. The Lady Stars showed
Photo by Brian Wells LCC’s Nariyel Purches drives around a player from Lake Michigan College during the game on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
some life midway through the second half as a 9-0 run cut the deficit to 5041. Brunson stressed that playing in spurts builds confidence, but because the Stars ended so abruptly, no real momentum could be capitalized on. “You always look for chemistry, and that’s what I basically look for,” Brunson said. “I have girls that are playing out of their natural position.” A tough season hasn’t been a total loss for LCC. With many first year players on the roster, certain camaraderie has been built among the ladies, freshman Nariyel Purches explained. “At first we were breaking apart and putting each other down,” Purches
said. “Now were are coming together more and lifting each other up.” The Lady Redhawks won the game by outrebounding the Lady Stars 45 to 38 and dominating the outside shooting. Lake Michigan shot 27 percent from three-point range (10 for 24) compared to LCC’s 14 percent (2 for 14). LMC spread the scoring with three players scoring double digits. The Redhawks were led by sophomore Nicole Decker with 19 points. Fellow sophomore Shalay Stevens scored 14 points and was matched by freshmen Jasmine Love with 14 points. The LCC women were scheduled to hit the road to face Kalamazoo CC on Saturday, Feb. 14.
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Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lansing Lugnuts, will have the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame located in the outfield walkway following 2015 renovations.
Baseball Hall of Fame coming to Lansing Rich Schenck Sports Editor
Michigan baseball fans will finally get a Baseball Hall of Fame to call their own. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and Lansing Lugnuts co-owner Tom Dickson formally announced the establishment of a new Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. It will be located behind center field at Cooley Law School Stadium, home of the Lugnuts, in a new 360-degree walkway. “Here we are in 2015 and there’s no Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame? I love it,” Bernero said during a press conference at the stadium on Jan. 28. “When you think about what this stadium has done for downtown Lansing, the magnet that it is for people all over the region. We’re the Capital City.” The addition of the Hall of Fame is part of the ongoing $11.5 million renovations currently taking place at Cooley Law School Stadium. The MBHOF will open during Hall of Fame Weekend July 27. “You’ll be seeing a theme all over town, ‘Same Nuts. New Shell,’” Dickson said. The concept for the hall has been in discussion since August of 2013. Ten inaugural inductees will be selected by a nine-person committee. Members of the panel include: • Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and Michigan State alumnus Joe Block; • Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Coach Jake Boss Sr., • Former Detroit Tigers broadcaster Paul Carey;
Major Leagues to little league. “I think it’s going to be fantastic,” Weir said. “It’s going to be local. It’s not only going to have just former Tigers and professional baseball players, we are going to look at amateurs, high school and college players. It’s going to have a little different feel, and it’s going to be a real positive.” Weir has spent the last 30 years scouting players good enough to wear the Old English “D” of Detroit. He explained the knowledge he has gained over the years will be put to the test when it comes to voting. “I hope I can bring a perspective of how tough it is to excel in baseball,” Weir said. “It’s a tough game. “By being a scout, it really has helped me have more respect for the difficulty it is to hit a baseball going 90 miles an hour. I think I bring a more of a pure baseball background to the nine people on the committee. This is going to be a real tough task getting the first 10 in.” Photo by Rich Schenck By hosting the Hall of Fame in Lansing, Mayor BerLansing Mayor Virg Bernero (left) and Lansing Lugnuts coowner Tom Dickson announce the formation of a Michigan nero eluded to the positive economic and image boost this initiative could bring to downtown. Baseball Hall of Fame Jan. 28 at Cooley Stadium. “When you look at a city like Indianapolis and say ‘What have sports done for Indianapolis?’ it’s put • WLNS sports director Fred Heumann; them on the map,” he said. “They’ve become kind of • Current Tigers broadcaster Mario Impemba; • Former University of Michigan baseball coach Rich a sports Mecca.” Bernero said he sees this as being another way to Maloney; promote the greatness of Lansing, so that more people • WILX sports anchor Tim Staudt; outside of the metro Lansing area can experience it. • MHSAA Assistant Director Mark Uyl; “You have to dream big and believe, and I think • Tigers scout Clyde Weir. The public will be charged with nominating players, baseball fans do,” Bernero said. “The old adage is, ‘If coaches, contributors and teams to be voted on for hall you build it, they will come.’ It will be success upon selection. Nominees can be from any level of baseball: success.”
— Laces Out —
Suggestions for baseball hall’s charter members
The great state of Michigan is finally going to get a Cooperstown of its own and, to be honest, it is far overdue. There is no better location to have the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame than a residence inside Cooley Law School Stadium. Lansing Lugnuts coowners Tom Dickson and Sherrie Myers, and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, have gone to great lengths to give baseball fans and Michigan citizens a place to pay homage to those who have progressed America’s game. With a committee that includes impressive sports minds like Paul
Carey, Mario Impemba and Clyde Weir, the first entrants into this hall will undoubtedly be true pioneers of a majestic game. Although I may not be part of that esteemed group of men, I have a few people in mind who should be some of the first 10 inducted. Derek Jeter is not one of them. You may all
gasp now. Yes he was a great player, leader and legend of the game. Jeter should eventually get in, but not yet. Although he attended Kalamazoo Central High School, he was not born in Michigan, and did not play for the Detroit Tigers. First and foremost, I would induct the southern voice behind the “TiGuhs,” Ernie Harwell, God bless his soul. For over four decades his voice dominated the airwaves, calling the highest of highs and the lowest of lows for the Motor City Kitties. Next on my unofficial list is Detroit Tiger legend Ty Cobb. The “Geor-
gia Peach” was a record machine, and will hold many records for years to come, including 11 batting titles and the highest career batting average (.367) of any Major Leaguer. Although his persona off the diamond was about as pleasant as a bed of nails, Cobb remains an all-time great Tiger, and a legend of the game. Let us not leave out the most famous Spartan to run the basepaths, Kirk Gibson. The Pontiac native was a dual sports athlete in football and baseball. He was not a stranger to the bright lights. As a first-round draft pick by the Tigers, Gib-
son powered the Motor City to the 1984 World Series title. He returned to his first team in the early 2000s as a bench coach, which led to his second career in coaching and managing. A man with many local ties who deserves induction is long-time Grand Ledge Baseball Coach Pat O’Keefe. He is second in Michigan in all-time wins with
1,159, and he always has his team in contention for the Diamond Classic title, played every year in Lansing. O’Keefe led his team to 22 Diamond Classic titles in his 46 years of coaching. After almost half a century of nurturing young athletes, his efforts should be recognized. These are only a few of the many people who deserve to be in the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame. Alan Trammell, Sparky Anderson, Jeter and numerous high school coaches yet known to the masses will eventually make their way into baseball immortality in the Great Lakes State.
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Old Town gets wood-fired with pizza Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
It’s like you’ve landed on a different planet. Asteroids video games, wall murals and plans for a rocket ship are already in the works for the newly opened pizza place, The Cosmos. Located at 611 Grand River Ave, attached to Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern, The Cosmos is already making a name for itself in the hearts of Lansing residents. Owner Sam Short is part owner, alongside Aaron Matthews and Alan Hooper of a group called the Potent Potables Projects. The group owns Zoobie’s, The Cosmos and the Creole, opening May 1 in Old Town. He spoke about his recent restaurant endeavor. “We’ve had a great partnership for a couple of years,” Short said. “Zoobie’s was our first venture together and it’s just gone really well.” Once Potent Potables Projects had a successful introduction from Old Town’s watering hole patrons, Short heard from customers they would like to have food
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Old Town’s newest restaurant, The Cosmos, opened up on Feb. 1. Its menu includes speciality, made-fromscratch pizzas and salads. The pizzeria is attached to Zoobie’s Old Town Tavern, located at 611 Grand River Ave.
options. Short and his business partners thought of restaurant ideas. “We thought ‘Why don’t we do it as a separate concept and kind of rebrand this corner a little bit,’” he said. Featuring funky wood-fired pizza, something Short had been
missing ever since leaving Chicago, The Cosmos was born. “We started talking about what we thought would do really well in Lansing, what we thought we might be part of the feel and style that is Old Town,” Short said. “The Cosmos was a great fit.”
The Cosmos is a direct reflection of Short’s younger self. “We got sort of lucky enough to channel our 8-year-old selves, and design exactly like a scifi nerdy 8-year-old kid would really like,” Short said. According to Arizona native Short, this in-
cludes awesome ‘30s, ‘40s, ‘50s intergalactic photos, “Buck Rogers,” and ray guns. Vintage video game console table tops are available to play while dining on artisan and made-from-scratch specialty pizzas and signature duck fat fries. The restaurant is led
by General Manager Mimi Yao and Executive Chef Dan Konopnicki, an executive-trained Vegas sous chef. “Dan’s food is outstanding, made from scratch, literally everything – the mozzarella cheese we make in house. We don’t buy anything,” Short said. Short said the real heart and soul is the people we bring in to the restaurant. “The patrons and the people of Lansing (in a way that is very true to a Michigander) support local,” Short said. “They really do.” “This is a town and a place that has had American-made cars here and people have bought those cars. These things were made in this town by the guy sitting next to you at the bar with his own hands,” Short said. The Cosmos opened up on Feb. 1 and Lansing foodies are loving what they’re slicing up. The Cosmos seats about 30 people, but the full menu is also available at Zoobie’s next door. Plans are underway for an outdoor patio, full bar and summer hog roasts, live music and Tropical Island drinks to open up May 1.
Lookout Alumnus Spotlight: David Barker Barker built career beginnings at LCC newspaper David Barker is a 30-year-old LCC alumnus, living in Lansing with his wife Sarah and their 4-year-old son Isaac. Before he lived in a quaint home with a white picket fence, he worked at The Lookout. Barker attended LCC from 2006 to 2009, where he majored in creative writing. In 2007, Barker was hired at The Lookout. While at the student newspaper he held many duties, including copy editing, layout, writing, reporting and photography. The LCC alumnus spoke about working for Larry Hook, adviser of The Lookout. “We got along good; he’s a friendly, nice guy,” Barker said. Hook said Barker was a quick learner and was not afraid to tackle the tough topics.
David was very comfortable writing hard news stories; something many reporter at LCC have struggled with over the years,” Hook said. “He wasn’t scared to ask the tough questions, and he was willing to take a stance with some of his hardhitting editorials and columns.” Barker spoke on his favorite story he covered during his time at The Lookout. “My all-time favorite was covering the search for a new LCC president,” Barker said. “I wouldn’t say it was mishandled, but I felt there was some transparency missing.” At the time, Barker said it seemed the least likely candidate for the position was Brent Knight. “We all know how that worked out, “Barker said. “I think
he’s done a good job giving LCC a modern look and feel.” Barker joked about some of the memories that he made while at The Lookout. “There were koi fish in the pond by the HHS building and all of them died because someone had shut off the pump that was feeding them oxygen,” Barker said. “We did a story on it; those fish were like crazy expensive.” After LCC, Barker attended Michigan State University, where he studied professional writing with minors in philosophy and law. While at Michigan State, he worked for The State News starting as an intern and working his way up to opinion editor. “At the State News everything is broken up into sections,” Barker said. “They have copy
editors and designers for you. Basically you just write your story. That’s the main difference from The Lookout, the division of labor.” Barker now works for the Michigan Police Department, working on computer coding and front-end web development. He said skills learned in journalism have been beneficial for all of his jobs. “Journalism generally is a great skill because it teaches you about asking questions, finding information, people skills and perseverance,” Baker said. “The Lookout gave me a chance to improve my editorial voice, learn design, layout and AP style and practice leadership skills. That’s a foundation for pretty much everything I have done since.”
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IN BRIEF ‘Desire’ coming to Dart Arts & Entertainment
Free movie at Lansing Public Media Center The Capital City Film Fest is hosting a series of free brew and view movie screenings. The films will show on the last Thursday of each month leading up to the film festival in April. February’s scheduled film (Feb. 26) is the cult classic “Clueless.” The 2014 Fortnight Film Contest secondplace short-film winner
“A Day with Dan “ will be shown at 7 p.m. before the feature film. The movies take place at Lansing Public Media Center at 2500 S. Washington Ave. in REO Town. Beer, wine and snacks will be available for purchase. For more information, visit http://ccff. co/877/2015-brew-viewseries
The Loft presents electronic music shows The Los Angeles threepiece electronic hybrid band Citizun will perform at The Loft on Thursday, Feb. 19. Local DJ collaboration The Bass Choir and supporting electronic outfit iNov8 will be the open-
ing acts. Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. for the ages 18 and up show. For tickets and more information, visit www. loftlansing.com
Croatian Cellists coming to East Lansing 2Cellos, Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser continue to break down barriers of music genres, song after song. From classical and film music to pop and rock, the internationally known and classically trained duo put fresh eclectic spins on favorite songs. Expect new takes on
iconic pop and rock hits like Michael Jackson, Guns ‘n’ Roses and U2. 2Cellos is coming to the Wharton Center on Sunday, Feb. 22. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for students and start at $25 for adults. For tickets and more information, call 1-800-WHARTON or visit www.whartoncenter.com
Lansing City Market hosts chili cook off The second annual mini chili cook-off will take place Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Lansing City Market. From 2 to 5 p.m., guests will be able to taste chili made by Lansing City Market merchants.
The winner of this friendly competition will go on to the BWL’s Chili Cook-off. The event is free. For additional information, contact spokesperson Heather Hymes at 517-483-7460.
Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
Romantic illusions. Rejection of realities. Pressures. Madness. What else is there to be desired? American theater classic “A Streetcar Named Desire” is coming to LCC’s Dart Auditorium for two weekends this February. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony-Award winning play, written by Tennessee Williams and directed by Paige Dunckel, takes places in 1940s in New Orleans. The play focuses on Blanche DuBois, her sister Stella Kowalski and Stella’s husband, Stanley Kowalski. Anna Szabo, LCC sign language major, spoke about her character Blanche. “Blanche is very eccentric,” Szabo said. “She tells a lot of stories. She’s fun, she’s a great character.” Despite differences, Szabo said it is fun to play someone so different from yourself. In fact, that’s her favorite part of acting. “It’s transportation to another world,” Szabo said. “Books and painting and all that are just as valid as any art form, but I think theater is really special because it is humans portraying human experiences.” Human experiences and the struggles and pressures of family are two themes that make this play so relatable, no matter what decade. Sarah Lynn Wilke plays Stella, a character she said is easy to relate to personally. “Family is a really im-
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Actors from the play “A Streetcar Named Desire” rehearse a scene in Dart Auditorium. The play will be performed the last two weekends in February. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for seniors and LCC staff/faculty, and $15 for the general public.
portant aspect of her life,” Wilke said. “Family is a top priority for myself, so it’s easy to relate to the struggle between duty and family.” Wilke acts alongside Szabo, one of her close pals. “We’re best friends so it’s really easy to create those feelings of familiarity and love and caring,” Wilke said. “Hopefully the chemistry shows.” LCC alum and independent filmmaker Michael McCallum plays Stanley Kowalski, a role made famous by Marlon Brando. “This is one of the most touted, celebrated plays written in the past 100 years,” McCallum said. “It won every single Os-
car category except ‘Best Lead Actor.’ It’s an iconic role.“ “Honestly, I always felt when somebody was doing this show, ‘Why the hell are they even going to touch it, because it’s been perfected,’” McCallum said. “When Paige contacted me and told me she wanted to cast me as Stanley, I was honored,” McCallum said. “From my perspective, nobody’s going to be Marlon Brando. For me, I’m bringing my own flavor. I’m not doing an interpretation of him,” McCallum said. Wilke spoke about how the play has managed to stand the test of time. “It can appeal to all
types of audiences, because it’s such an iconic play,” Wilke said. “I’ve talked to different people from all different ages and it seems to be a play that just never grows old.” The play had mature themes and language. It is not recommended for young children. “A Streetcar Named Desire” will have performances Feb. 20 and 21, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m., as well as March 1 at 2 p.m. The Sunday matiness will feature sign-language interpretation. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for seniors and LCC staff/faculty and $15 for general public. For tickets and more information, call 517-4831488.
Jacuzzi jets propel funny guys back in time again Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
The last time the time-traveling funny men “kicked some past” was nearly five years ago. “Hot Tub Time Machine” was released in movie theaters in March of 2010. Come Feb. 20, history repeats itself as Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke and newcomer Adam Scott hop back into time, thanks to high-powered Jacuzzi jets. When one of their own, Lou, claims to be “The Father of the Internet,” he is assassinated. The crew of misfits must go back in time again to save Lou. Fade the lights on John Cusack, and enter Adam Scott, stage right. The “Parks and Recreation” actor joins for extra laughs this take.
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The funny foursome (Adam Scott, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark Duke) joins forces with Paramount Pictures in “Hot Tub Time Machine 2,” to be released in theaters on Feb. 20.
Scott, Corddry, Robinson and Duke spoke over the phone with The Lookout and other media members about the sauna sequel. Scott spoke about his character, Adam Yates Jr., and his similari-
ties to Adam Yates Sr. (played by Cusack in the first movie). “I think Adam’s character in the first movie has sort of a thirst for knowledge,” Scott said. “He wants to find his dad whom he’s
never actually met. I think they have a similar sort of adventurous (spirit) and somewhat similar eyebrows.” The cast brings years of talent, silly sarcasm and comedic timing, so it wasn’t surprising the amount of laughs and inside jokes the cast responded to questions with. Inspired by Leslie Nielsen, comedy classics like “Airplane,” and Louie Anderson’s zany antics on “Family Feud,” the cast brings laugh-out-loud one liners and physical comedy, with the help of outrageous costumes. The foursome spoke about the “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” director and screenwriter Pink. “Steve Pink allows us to play around, and he encourages it,” they said. “Everybody is pitching jokes to each other.”
Playing around in timepiece period costumes is anything but fun, according to Corddry. The cast laughed, “Being in a period costume and the hot tub is miserable.” White powder wigs and male tights make for quite the sight to see, according to Corddry. “I feel like the wardrobe department on this movie thought they were doing the movie about my crotch area,” Corddry said. “So it is, yes, it’s featured. You’ll get your money’s worth.” If all the cast jokes and quick witty replies are any indicator of the chemistry in store for this sequel, then audiences are in for quite the laugh. Paramount Pictures’ “Hot Tub Time Machine 2” will be released in local theaters Feb. 20.
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Smokehouse gives City Market flavor Richard Schenck Sports Editor Nestled in a quaint little stand inside the Lansing City Market is Red’s Smokehouse, owned by Carol Smith and Jacke Randall. A local eatery that doesn’t seem like much on the outside; the red flame logo gives those dining a faint clue of what’s to come. The polite and hospitable demeanor of the people working behind the counter accentuates the tried and true vibe of local business. Being greeted with a smile and cheerful small talk makes choosing a meal difficult because a guest can feel the enthusiasm they put into the food, just from the “hello.” The menu is not immense with selections, but quality over quantity could not be any more accu-
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Red’s Smokehouse, located at the southern end of the Lansing City Market, offers different forms of seasonal dishes focusing on locally produced Michigan products.
rate to what they have to offer. Entrées are centered on the woodsy flavor and aroma of the smoking process. Chicken, portabella mushrooms and bacon play the part of a vehicle to induce other flavor combinations.
Pulled pork was the focus of the menu when I visited, with choices being piled on a bun, slung into a tortilla shell, or covering a bed of tortilla chips. These options are very cost effective, too, with only one item exceeding $8.
SpongeBob movie dries up Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer If you have seen the trailer to The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water, you have seen all the best jokes in the movie. If you haven’t seen the trailer you should. It might be better than the movie. When the first SpongeBob movie came out in theaters in 2004 I went with my fourthgrade friends. I remember singing along and laughing at every joke. To this day I still do that with my fourth-grade friends who are now all grown up. That is why when the new SpongeBob movie was announced I was excited. I went to the first showing
with my boyfriend who was equally excited. The vibe was different. I was a 19-year-old in a room filled with fourth graders; now I was just annoyed by them. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water was disappointing. The story had too many plot lines that took audiences from one event to the next at a quick speed that was hard to follow. The jokes also fell short and the humor was cheap and easy compared to the wit and out-of-the-box humor SpongeBob usually contains. The whole movie was over the top, even for SpongeBob. It was one weird and trippy experience, and is how I imagine it would be to drop acid. The movie goes off course from what the plot actually is; which as usual is to save
Sides that are offered reflect a true sense of comfort food, like potato salad, pan fried corn bread, traditional coleslaw or bacon brownies for the inquisitive palette. Playing along with the cost effectiveness theme, none of these sides are more than $2. Red’s also has select menu items under “Seasonal Specials.” If you are lucky to come on the right day, you could be enjoying wings, chili, brisket, smoked turkey legs, or a smattering of other surprises. “Red’s Tacos” were what I chose, combining pulled pork, onions, queso fresco, jalapeno coleslaw and a dash of chipotle sour cream for an extra 50 cents. Sweet potato fries were added to round out a southern style meal. These are not exactly the cleanest finger foods, but nonetheless touch each flavor palette on the tongue. The chewy and soft tortillas
soak up the flavor from the chipotle sour cream, sweet BBQ, and slaw. The simple naked smoke flavors from the pork prevent any of the sauces from dominating the dish. After each bite the queso fresco comes in to cleanse the palette, giving the next bite a new flavor. Sweet potatoes are a much needed supporting cast for the meal. Sweet, crunchy and creamy, they complete the umami sensation. Dipped in sweet BBQ sauce, the fries are given a brown sugar and vinegar-like kick at the end. Washing down the wide spectrum of flavors and textures with a glass bottle Coke was the only way to end the experience. Red’s can be considered a barebones operation in a sense, but that’s what gives it the ability to apply so much attention and consideration to every plate.
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the Krusty Krab and keep its secret formula safe. As the movie goes on it becomes even harder to sit through. It felt like an extended two-hour long SpongeBob episode that could have ended in the first hour. Teamwork is the theme through the movie, and is good for kids, but it lacked the real wit that SpongeBob has always offered. As the fourth graders walked out claiming it “the best movie ever,” I realized that it is truly a great kids’ movie, but it disconnects from the older audiences. I am sad to say that I was overall disappointed with the movie and would consider it one of the worst movies of 2015 so far. The SpongeBob TV show is still a classic, but the movie fell short of the show.
Check out Monster Hunter 4 Aaron Wilton Advertising Assistant I have been fortunate enough to witness fruition and the explosion of the video game industry. In my short life I have played on many systems and even more games. Recently, I was selected by Club Nintendo to receive an early-access downloadcode for the demo of Monster Hunter 4: Ultimate. This new game by Capcom wasn’t to be released until Friday, Feb. 13, which happens to be the same day the New Nintendo 3DS hits shelves.
The demo unveils a satisfying amount of content. This content includes fourteen preset weapons, two difficulty levels and three varying quests. Players can also compete in solo, local multiplayer and online multiplayer modes. I delved into the solo mode without any previous experience in the Monster Hunter franchise. After selecting “beginner” and “solo” I chose to fight the “Great Jaggi,” a raptor-like dinosaur, using a preset weapon class called the “hammer.” Though there was a bit of a learning curve with the weapons, I had my eyes glued to the world around my character. The game world is brought to life with the 3D effects of the 3DS.
I unwittingly defeated the monster before exhausting the 25-minute time limit. Over the next day or so I was able to experience defeating all of the solo content, both beginner and “experienced.” In addition, I defeated the local multiplayer experienced level; and the most confounding of the quests, the “Gore Magala,” with three other people. I am among many who were eagerly awaiting the full game’s release on Feb. 13. This game seems to be a wonderful option for people who are new to the franchise. If you have not played one of the Monster Hunter games, give the demo a try now that it has been released to the public via Nintendo eShop.
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There is still some heart left in Detroit
We have heard plenty about foreclosed homes, poverty and violence when it comes to Detroit. Today, I want to talk about Detroit in a positive light. James Robertson, who is 56 years old, has been walking 21 miles a day, round trip, for the past 10 years for his factory job. He said he did this because he did not have a car, and due to Detroit’s limited transportation system.
After an article in the Detroit Free Press told Robertson’s story, Detroit reached out to Robertson in a big way. A Kickstarter site was started by 19-year-old Wayne State University student Evan Leedy to help Robertson raise money to buy a car. The site was set to achieve a goal of $5,000 to help Robertson. After an influx of donations was made, more than $254,000 was contrib-
uted to the fund. According to an article in the Detroit Free Press, Robertson spoke about his
hometown. “They say that Los Angeles is the city of angels. That’s wrong. Detroit is the city of angels,” Robertson said. After the Free Press article was published, Robertson is trying to remain humble about being in the spotlight, saying that God can give and God can take away. Robertson said he planned to purchase a Ford Taurus for $27,000. He said he hopes to use much of the other money
to help improve the bus transit system in Detroit. To read a story like this is such a break from the controversy and negativity that today’s media tends to force down our throats. In my short career as a journalist these type of human-interest stories are what I am drawn to. I enjoy covering them and feel they have more of an impact than your average news story.
This local story has gone nationwide. Thousands of letters and emails have been written showing compassion and concern for Robertson. For Detroit, a city that has been involved in an array of bad press – especially involving the city’s bankruptcy – it is nice to have a heartfelt story that displays a man’s dedication and work ethic, as well as a city’s desire to help a neighbor.
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Plus-sized model is beautiful in magazine It is really no secret that I am not a huge fan of sports. I can’t catch a ball to save my life, let alone throw one, and I tend to eat more at sporting events than watch the actual sport. Needless to say, Sports Illustrated has never been my magazine of choice, especially when it comes to the swimsuit issue.
This year could be the exception. Sports Illustrated will make history in its 2015 swimsuit issue by featuring Ashley Graham, a plus-sized model who knows how to work it in a string bikini. Graham, size 14, has already appeared in a short video in which she struts her stuff in a black string bikini.
Men swoon over her as she strikes poses and throws her hair around gorgeously. The video is meant to advertise the swimsuitsforall campaign (#CurvesinBikinis), designed to help women of all sizes feel confident in any type of swimwear This campaign is very, very important. Too many people feel
uncomfortable with their bodies, whether it is while
wearing a swimsuit or just living everyday life. I’m not just talking about curvy people, either, as everyone has probably felt pressure to change their body in one way or another to seem more “attractive.” Seeing videos like Graham’s in popular media is inspiring because it showcases a different body type than
that of most media, and it showcases it in a way that is alluring. It is not simply saying “curvy girls can wear bikinis, too” but rather “curvy girls can wear bikinis, too, and look great doing it!” That is a message I can gladly support. To see the video, go to: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=_uLoGnJLmhQ
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Snowstorm hits Lansing area with full force Living in Michigan can be rough during winter, especially for people who walk to and from places tackling snow piles standing as tall as themselves. This year’s first big snowstorm hit full force Sunday, Feb. 1 and left Lansing with close to a foot of snow. LCC cancelled classes the following day. I watched out my front door as snow fell, wind blew and my dog refused to use the bathroom because blizzard
like conditions aren’t up to her standards. One would think that people who live in Michigan would be used to this amount of snow that
plagues the state every winter, but each year people’s actions say otherwise. I geared up ready to brave the cold Sunday night by putting on every layer of clothing I had and stepped outside waddling like a penguin. When my boyfriend picked me up I walked out to his car that was compacted with snow. We went to drive away from his apartment. But instead of driving off we were halted in place by
the snow. Ten minutes later his car finally got the traction it needed and we were on our way. Road conditions were dangerous. We drove slow down main roads and gave up even going down any side roads. Even as dangerous as conditions were, certain cars still sped down roads as if they were playing a level in Mario Kart. Countless cars had been stuck in snow or had slid off the road. I
could only hope that one of those cars had been one who had sped past us carelessly. The preparedness of Michigan snow plows gets more disappointing each year — so much so that local schools are getting better at announcing snow days because roads take so long to get cleared. Three days after the storm and snow was still packed on my road, with cars getting stuck every few hours.
People who don’t shovel sidewalks is my biggest pet peeve. Walking home from school is like climbing Mount Everest. With each step, I sink down in snow that reaches my knees. One would think that people who live in Michigan would be used to this amount of snow. But as roads are still unclear and poorly made snowmen are built, it is obvious Michiganders will never be ready for the snowstorms.
— Student Life Happenings —
Upcoming events offer students creative opportunities
The LCC Student Life Office offers volunteer service experiences that encourage students and employees to engage in the community and make an impact while building a vast skill-set. Each month there is easy access to on-campus opportunities, such as creating handmade journals for grieving children, sorting items for the food bank, leading a table for a clothing drive and much more. Below is a list of our February events. Stay
up to date by vising our website, http://lcc.edu/studentlife/ and liking our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/lcc.studentlife. Empower Women’s Drive: Empower is a drive for beauty and success. Every woman deserves confidence. It is Student Life’s goal to provide that for the Woman’s Center of Greater Lansing to empower women so they can conquer all they strive for. Participants can drop off new or gently used clothing, conservative
makeup and jewelry in front of the Student Life Office in Gannon Building room 252.04. The drive began Feb. 9 and runs through Friday, Feb. 27. There will also be dropoff sites at the Gannon Tables across from Case Credit Union on the following dates: Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday, Feb. 19 from 10 a.m. to noon’ and Monday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mental Health Awareness Tables: Students
can stop by and educate themselves on what resources are available to them through Counseling Services and the Colleges Campus Compliance Policy.
Information will be available at the Gannon Tables on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. C4 Commit To Complete Campus Resource Day: Students can commit to complete their college career and learn how to make the most out of their college experience by taking advantage of college resources available. To participate, visit Gannon Building, room 244 on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crafts for the Cause: Humane Society Treats: Student Life employees are trying to get their paws on all the animal lovers out there! Come join in crafting easy-tomake, healthy homemade treats for our furry friends in need. This event will be in the Student Life area in the Gannon Building, room 252.04, on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Student Life employee Chance Miller contributed this story to The Lookout.
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All history is significant In the midst of Black History Month, Howard University Middle School in Washington D.C. has announced a termination of three of its teachers, according to a report in The Washington Post. These teachers were fired for teaching extra lessons to their students about African-American studies. The Washington Post reports The NAACP has been investigating the firings and believes these teachers have been mistreated and their dismissal was unjust. The teachers wanted to integrate more African-American history into their curriculum, which they said was dominated mostly by Greek and Roman history. The middle school is located on the campus of Howard University, an all-African American college. Students have protested the fir-
ings with several signs, including those saying, “They don’t care about us.” What really is the big deal? Why should the study of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great be more important than Harriet Tubman or Martin Luther King Jr.? With a school that is primarily African-American students, we would think the administration would encourage their students to learn more about their culture. The students have shown an apparent interest in being taught more as well. Shouldn’t the students have a say in what they want being taught to them? We here at The Lookout, believe it is important for students to learn about the struggles and victories that African-Americans have made over the course of their history to achieve greatness.
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Artist Michelle Detering held an art exhibit in the LCC Centre for Engaged Inclusion, located in the Gannon Building, on Friday, Feb. 6.
The exhibit featured a mix of 12 photographs and paintings focusing on the people and landscapes of Cuba, Tanzania and Cambodia. “I am delighted to have my photographs displayed for people
of the LCC community to view,” Detering said. “One student who visited the exhibit commented to me that she didn’t realize that photography could transport you to a different place and make you feel
like you actually traveled somewhere else.” Detering works as an academic adviser at LCC. The exhibit was sponsored by the Centre for Engaged Inclusion and the Women’s History Committee.
Kevin Tshimwe and Donald Tegue take a look at one of Michelle Detering’s photos during the art exhibit at LCC on Friday, Feb. 6.
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Michelle Detering and her husband, Jeff Janowick, stand in front of one of her paintings during her art exhibit on Friday, Feb. 6.
Maryam Irannejad Najafabadi (right) and Sandy Liam look at one of Michelle Detering’s photos during the art exhibit on Friday, Feb. 6.
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