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Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
Memorial ceremony salutes veterans Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief
Local veterans, LCC faculty and staff were in attendance for the fifth annual Veterans Memorial Induction Ceremony on Veterans’ Day, Nov 11. The event was held inside the Fred Abood Rotunda in the Health and Human Services Building. LCC inducted four new veterans to the college’s memorial this year. U.S. Army Corporal William R. Gardner, U.S. Army Corporal Merlin Guilford, U.S. Army Field Lineman Lawrence A. Holliday and U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Richard A. Rann were chosen as inductees. The opening of the ceremony was led by retired Colonel and director of LCC’s Aviation Technology Program, Mark Cosgrove. “LCC is a veteran-friendly
college,” Cosgrove said. “It is evident in many different ways. Certainly through a number of programs and departments, especially our military to paramedic program. It was started right here in support of veterans.” Pastor Sean Holland from the Epicenter of Worship entertained the audience, playing saxophone to the tune of God Bless America. Cosgrove took the podium again to ask audience members who have served in the military to stand and be recognized for service to their country. LCC President Brent Knight was in attendance for the event. He offered his thoughts on Veterans’ Day and what serving in the military truly means. “Throughout the years warfare has certainly changed, the See Veterans, page 2
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Retired U.S. Army Corporal William R. Gardner (left) accepts a specially commissioned crystal memento from Colonel Mark Cosgrove during the induction ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 11 at LCC.
Housing site debuts
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Students are able to study and socialize in the recently opened Gannon Commons.
Long awaited cafe opens
Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief After a year and a half without an official campus cafeteria, Einstein Bagel Bros. has drawn long lines as the first new LCC eatery to open its doors.
Although the wait for the new Gannon Food Commons was considerably long, a lot of thought, planning and hard work went into the development of the project, according to LCC President Brent Knight.
After the closing of the A & E Kennedy Cafeteria in 2012, there was a void of accessibility for students and staff with their dining options. Knight said he consulted See Cafe, page 2
Lansing Community College debuted a brand new website Nov. 10 to assist students and staff who are seeking housing in the Lansing area. LCC has joined forces with Off Campus Partners, headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., to bring the service to the LCC community. Off Campus Partners works with 76 other colleges and universities across the United States, including Michigan State University, to provide off-campus housing listings to campus communities. Sharon Zanti, project manager for Off Campus Partners, said students and staff will be able to find apartments, homes, condos and townhous-
es at http://offcampushousing.lcc.edu. The site will also have information about finding roommates, sharing rides, evaluating landlords, inspecting properties and accessing local government entities, Zanti said. “Our website is LCC’s new official resource for offcampus housing,” Zanti said. “Whether you’re looking for rental housing in the area, need roommates or want to access off-campus resources, this is the site to go to if you’re a student or a faculty member at LCC. “We are an official partner of the college. I think that is a great benefit for See Housing, page 2
What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? “Seeing family.”
Ian Whipp, 20, Alternative Energy Tech.
“Spending time with family.”
“Being with family because I don’t see them often.”
Klista Gillean, 18, Pre-Nursing Trevor Spitzley, 18, Music Education
“Spending time with my family.”
Cameron Clark, 25, Automotive Tech.
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Inventors speak to Board of Trustees Shelby Schueller News Editor
Participants in the “Maker Startup Weekend” presented their inventions to LCC’s Board of Trustees at the Nov. 19 meeting. The “Maker Startup Weekend” was designed to encourage entrepreneurship by having participants form teams, share ideas and create a potentially marketable product in 54 hours, according to Tom Donaldson, regional director of the small business development center at LCC. The event was held Oct. 10, 11 and 12 at LCC’s West Campus. It was the fifth event of its kind in the United States and the first held in Michigan. “What our goal (for the event) was, was to give our students and community members a taste of some hands-on experiential work,” Donaldson told the board. LCC Student Tara Pulling and Community Member Joe
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Joe Carr and students Aimee Bischoff, Tara Pulling and Nyanontee Cooper discuss the projects they created during Maker Startup Weekend at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Nov. 19.
Carr were representatives of a team that created a cornstarchbased solution that can be used in 3D printers. Although the invention is new, it has already been featured in a write-up in 3D Printing Magazine. Other inventions included a
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the entire community to have a trusted resource that they can go to when they need help moving to the area.” New users can go to the website and click the “Sign Up” button near the top right of their screen. After that, they should select “LCC Community Member” and enter their LCC TUID to create an account to search for available rentals and roommates. They can also view the message boards and other off-campus resources. “You can create your search to fit your needs on our user-friendly site,” Zanti said. “Create an advanced search or use the filtered search to narrow your results to the properties that meet your requirements. “Don’t be shy,” Zanti added. “The site is completely free to search and to post rentals and sublets if you are a community member with a TUID.” Larry Hook, adviser of The Lookout and coordinator of the Off Campus Housing project for LCC, said the new site has been in the works for nearly two years. He said it will offer much more than the outdated site the college has been using for the last decade or so. “Our old site was one-dimensional,” Hook said. “You got addresses and a phone number, but little else. “With Off Campus Partners’ re-
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the size and scope of our military has evolved and certainly our global presence continues to shift, but our commitment to our nation’s heroes, heroes of all eras, has never wavered,” Knight said. “Our beautiful interactive exhibit was created in 2010 to honor the military heroes from Michigan who have served our great nation.
collapsible sound dampening system, as well as a game that teaches students how to program in JavaScript. An update of food vendors opening at the Student Commons was also discussed. LCC President Brent Knight said the opening of Einstein
sources, experience and knowledge of the property-listing business, our students and staff will now have a huge amount of valuable housing information available to them. This will help them make an educated decision about where they want to live in the Lansing area. “I am very excited about this partnership with Off Campus Partners,” Hook added. “I hope people will jump in and give it a try.” Property owners who wish to rent homes to students, faculty or staff at LCC can sign up to reach about 20,000 LCC community members, Zanti said. Listings allow them to post photographs and floor plans, as well as a map showing the housing location in proximity to LCC’s campuses. Landlords can also have direct links to websites, applications or leases, an unlimited text description and a full list of amenities, Zanti said. There is a nominal monthly fee to post rentals as an individual/private owner, and Off Campus Partners provides several different advertising packages to apartment complexes and property management companies. For more information about Off Campus Partners, or to list a property, contact local sales representative Kenneth Jones at 877-895-1234 or kenneth@offcampuspartners.com.
We honor them not only through this memorial but through the educational opportunities and support we offer veterans every day.” Each inductee received a crystal memento award honoring them for their military service. After the veterans received their awards, a video presentation showcasing the inductees’ military achievements was shown.
Bros. Bagels has been “very successful.” “When the spring semester begins, all of the vendors will be operating and it will be a new era for Lansing Community College, our students, faculty and staff,” Knight added. The meeting concluded with a discussion of new policies and revisions of current policies. The revision of Classroom Visitor Policy, which gives teachers the right to bring in visitors at their discretion as long as they comply with established policies and guidelines, was passed. A Drug Free Workplace policy was denied due to unclear wording and will be brought back to the board next month. A new policy called No Show (NS) Grade, was passed. This denies students a transcript grade for a class if the student did not properly enroll, was passed. The board also passed a motion to change equipment fees
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with the LCC Board of Trustees and made a decision to close the campus’ swimming pool in the Gannon Building to make way for a new cafeteria. The idea of the commons was to create an environment that not only served as a dining area, but also as a haven for students for study and leisure, Knight said. “I knew that the pool and the seating area constituted considerable square feet and cubic feet, and that we would have an inviting space an a highly functional space,” Knight said. Knight spoke about how the unique structural look of the cafeteria came to be. “It was too costly to rework the steel,” Knight said. “It was an economy that we turned into a design.” LCC officials decided on the food vendor Continental Services to partner with in the Gannon Building. As the commons project started to come to fruition,
Following the video, William Crenshaw sang a rendition of Wind Beneath My Wings. Inductee Holliday said it felt good to be one of the inductees chosen for LCC’s Veterans’ Memorial. Gardner, another of the inductees, spoke on being honored in front of family and friends. “It’s really exciting,” Gardner said. “I am lucky to be here at my age.”
in Police and Fire Academy programs to being included under tuition fees. Equipment fees are currently required of students to buy equipment, such as uniforms, and many students have had to pay these fees out of pocket. The equipment fees being included in tuition helps students to have a better chance of getting the fees paid for by financial aid and, if the student is a veteran, the Veterans Administration. The change of these fees does not increase the cost of the programs and will be effective spring semester. Meetings with the board of Trustees are usually on the third Monday of each month. Students are welcome to attend. Next month’s meeting is Dec. 15. The meetings begin at 6 p.m. and are held in the Administration Building board room. For more information, visit www. lcc.edu/trustees.
students were hired and training of employees took place. Todd Brannock, general manager of Continental Services and the LCC commons area, talked about the preparation of training that went into the commons. “I spent the month of August going to Connecticut to become a franchisee for Subway,” Brannock said. “Then from there I went to Denver to become a certified manager for Einstein’s Bagels. From there I went to Dallas and became a training manager at Pizza Hut. “Einstein’s brought a corporate trainer to work with the staff. Subway will have development agents from Leslie, Mich., and Pizza Hut will have corporate trainers on site for their brand as well.” Further training procedures will continue for EVO Grill, Wild Greens and Outtakes, Brannock said. Brannock said he has been pleased with the way the commons has operated
thus far. “I think it’s very positive,” Brannock said. “I am amazed with the talent we are getting in. We have quite a few work-study folks that are working with us as well as of outside hires, and I would say that the Lansing market has been strong. I am very enthusiastic about the work ethic I am seeing.” LCC students seem to enjoy the new commons area. “I like it; it’s really nice,” engineering major Martin Bennett said “It has a lot more room. It’s spacious. I spend a lot of time here now.” Fellow student Erica Yurk, a pre-nursing major, also raved about the commons area. “It’s a great place to study and it’s a comfortable environment,” Yurk said. “I come here on the days I have class. … I think it’s really great.” The next restaurant to open is scheduled to be Subway. The debut is set for the week of Nov. 24.
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Colonel Mark Cosgrove presents retired U.S. Army Field Lineman Lawrence A. Holliday with a specially commissioned crystal memento as he is inducted into the LCC Veterans Memorial on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
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IN BRIEF News
Workshop helps students manage stress With the holiday season fast approaching, many people are beginning to think about money and budgets. To help ease the stress of the holiday season, Portia Miles from Case Credit Union will host a “Budgeting 101” workshop. The event takes place on Friday, Dec. 5 from 12 to 2 p.m. in room 222 of the Mackinaw Building on LCC’s main campus.
Sponsored by TRiO and the Women’s Resource / Returning Adult Program, “Budgeting 101” will introduce participants to effective strategies to manage and budget money. The event is free and there is no sign-up required. For more information about “Budgeting 101,” contact Portia Miles at 517367-1001 or email her at pmilesgrant@casecu.org.
T-shirt design contest shows off student art The Multicultural Committee 2014 Service Project is looking for students to submit original artwork for a T-shirt design reflecting LCC’s commitment to activism and service. Artists must be currently enrolled LCC students. Designs must incorporate the ideas of both “community” and “service” in addition to containing a non-distorted LCC logo. Designs can be in any medium such as digital, pencil, ink, paint, and so on, but cannot violate any copyright laws. Offensive designs will not be considered.
The winning artist will receive a $300 scholarship, lunch with LCC Provost Richard Prystowsky, and a free T-shirt with their design. Deadline for submissions is Dec. 1 at midnight. To enter, send the design as an attachment to Anne Heutsche at heutsa@lcc. edu with the subject line “T-Shirt Contest-Community Service.” Name and contact information must be put in the body of the email. For more information about the contest, contact Anne Heutsche at heutsa@ mail.lcc.edu.
Workshop teaches international etiquette Students have the opportunity to learn a variety of international etiquette practices at a workshop called “Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands?” This event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in room M124B at LCC’s West Campus. The workshop will be hosted by LCC’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). CTE will teach students gestures to avoid using in Brazil, how to drink tea in Indonesia, in addition to tips on
locating information about cultures, business practices and customs. Ami Ewald and Lidiya Grote will serve as facilitators of the workshop. Attendance is free of charge but pre-registration is recommended. To pre-register, go to lcc.edu/cte/workshops/ registration and check the box next to “Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands?” For more information, contact LCC’s CTE department at 517-4831680 or Ami Ewald at 517-483-5241.
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LCC Black Student Delegates Brooklyn Patterson and Oacia Fair quiz students at the Homecoming Tailgate on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in the Washington Square Plaza at LCC.
New beginning for new club Shelby Schueller News Editor
LCC students with a passion for community service and an interest in African American culture will fit right in with the Black Student Union, a new student-run club. “(Black Student Union is) a group of multicultural people coming together to help one another and help the community, and just learning more about the history of African-Americans,” said Club Treasurer Joshua Payne. The Black Student Union (BSU) was created as a way to help students create connections while learning about African-American culture through community service, according to Edward Wol, president of BSU. “When I first came to LCC, I wanted to know was there any kind of organization like this where it’s geared to promoting African-American culture … but people told me there wasn’t any organization like
this at LCC,” Wol said. “African-Americans are the largest minority group at LCC,” Wol said. “(I felt) displeasure that there’s no organization like this, so we’re trying to promote our culture on campus as well as say that African-Americans have as much impact on the community as any other group.” The BSU is a revival of a club called Black Student Delegates, which according to Wol, has been inactive at LCC for about 20 years. Although the club is still called Black Student Delegates on the LCC Student Life website, Wol said the club has already voted to change the name to Black Student Union. According to Wol, club members felt the name change was important because “delegates” has a political connotation, which is no longer a focus of the club. The club had its first meeting on Sept. 19 and has held bi-weekly meetings since. Robin Moore, access services
Dean addresses students at SACP Brian Wells Photo Editor
LCC Dean of Student Affairs Tanya McFadden was the guest speaker Nov. 12 at the Student Advisory Committee to the President meeting. The meeting took place in the Health and Human
Services Building. McFadden went into detail about LCC’s new Constituent Relationship Management System, or CRM. The CRM will give LCC the opportunity to begin recruiting students before they even hit high school by assigning students a unique identification code
Relieve stress, play games at West Campus Video game lovers of all sorts will enjoy game night on Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. in room U216 at LCC’s West Campus. Presented by the Digital Innovation Institute, students can play Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, various Xbox 360 and PC games. In addition to these systems an Oculus Rift, a virtual reality headset will be available.
Free pizza and soda will also be provided. The event is free but students are requested to join the game night event, which can be found on the Digital Innovation Institute Facebook page. Students are also encouraged to bring their own Wii U and GameCube controllers. For more information, contact Aaron Mundale at 517-483-9633 or mundalea@lcc.edu
supervisor at LCC and chair of the Black History Month Planning Committee, as well as Dr. Ivy Tagger, lead kinesiology professor, serve as the club’s two advisers. Wol said there are no requirements to join BSU and he encourages students to come to meetings to see what the club is about. “You really don’t have to be black to join (BSU), you just have to appreciate African-American culture and, if you just want to learn about it, please join,” Wol said. The Black Student Union meets every other Thursday from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in room 224 of the TLC building on LCC’s main campus. The club’s next meeting is on Thursday, Dec. 4. Students interested in joining the BSU can visit lcc. edu/studentlife and click on “Registered Student Organizations.” For more information about the Black Student Union, email Edward Wol at wol468@gmail.com or Joshua Payne at payne.joshua43@gmail.com.
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Dean of Student Affairs Tanya McFadden discusses the LCC leadership hierarchy during the SACP meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014.
which will let LCC officials track statistics such as their test scores as early as ninth grade. In addition to being able to track students for potential recruitment, the CRM will also let LCC recruit for local companies such as General Motors by analyzing LCC’s student body based on classes and skillsets. “It’s not just a tool to pinpoint high school and middle school students,” said McFadden. “We can also start targeting people in the community … This technology is going to be phenomenal in all that it can do.” McFadden also discussed plans to change the admission process. The first change is that the application is being changed from 30 questions to 105. However, not every student will have to answer each question.
Their responses will route the student to different parts of the application to help admissions personnel to identify risk factors for the student. “Before you even get here to sign up for one class, we already know what your trouble areas are,” McFadden said. The second big change will affect how orientation is held. Starting in the spring semester, orientation will be held by programs instead of as one large group. It will also include more faculty involvement. According to McFadden, this will give students the opportunity to learn more about their selected fields, as well as meeting their future classmates. The changes discussed during the meeting are scheduled to take effect in March of 2015, McFadden said.
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Harriers finish 2014 season 11th in nation Rich Schenck Sports Editor
The LCC men’s cross country team turned in an 11th-place finish at the Division I NJCAA National Championship Meet on Nov. 8 at South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas. There was a bit of dropoff from 2013, when the men finished 10th in Iowa. Still, LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said he was fairly pleased with the team’s effort. “I think the men did very well,” Robinson said. “The men’s field was deeper and more competitive. We were hoping to be a little higher than that.” LCC sophomore captain Stephen Merchant was the first Star to cross the finish line, in 34th place out of 256 runners. His time was 26:19. The next LCC runner to cross the finish line was sopho-
Photo courtesy of Stephen Merchant
Both LCC cross country teams pose for a group photo during the Division I NJCAA Cross Country National Championship meet held in Lubbock, Texas. Nov. 8.
more Steven Esders in 77th with a time of 27:13. Merchant said it wasn’t
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the best race of the season for him, or for his teammates.
“We we’re a little disappointed with our performance,” Merchant said.
“We thought we didn’t put our best foot forward.” Even though Merchant
Athlete Spotlight: Tracy Edmond
The Lookout Sports Editor Richard Schenck recently spoke with LCC sophomore guard Tracy Edmond. He leads the Stars with 24.5 minutes played per game and is averaging 16 points.
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Women’s cross country teams take off during the NJCAA Region XII meet Oct. 25th. The lady harriers qualified for nationals after claiming the 2014 regional title.
Q. Why did you chose LCC to
Lady harriers finish fourth
play basketball?
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“Coach (Mike) Ingram has always been a great coach. I’ve known him for a long time. I went to a prep school and I came back and had nowhere to go and he took me in. He’s given me a great opportunity here.”
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Q. What inspired you to play basketball?
A.
“I’ve always grown up around basketball. My uncle put the ball in my hand, and ever since I’ve loved the game. As I got older it just became a part of my life.”
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Q. What are your plans after LCC? A. “Wayne State is looking at me right now. Other than that it’s pretty open. I’m just playing hard and trying to get some offers.”
Q. What do you find yourself doing in your free time? A. “Working out.”.
wasn’t entirely pleased with how the 2014 season ended, he earned AllAmerica honors. The men’s national race had windy conditions, according the Robinson. It wasn’t all bad, though. Robinson said statistically his team ran at its normal, impressive pace. “If you look at their times in comparison to the regional times, we had a good race,” he said. Robinson said Merchant ran his best race of the season. “You can tell they gave it their best and trained hard all season,” Robinson said. “I was very pleased with how they did.” In regards to plans for 2015, Robinson said he is in the thick of finding runners to join his squad. “We target the greater Lansing area and it’s a cross country rich area,” he said. “There are a lot of good runners and I have been in touch with them.”
The LCC women’s cross country team took home fourth-place honors at the Division I NJCAA National Championship Meet Nov. 8 at South Plains College in Lubbock, Texas. El Paso Community College was victorious in the 30-team competition with 64 points. The Lady Stars scored 145 points, missing out on third place by 19 points. LCC freshman Kayla Kraft finished her impressive 2014 campaign with a seventh-place finish out of 274 runner with a time of 18:16. LCC sophomore captain Allison Dible was next to complete the race. She was 24th with a time of 18:46. Kraft’s efforts were rewarded with her be-
ing named a 2014 AllAmerican. Dible, along with LCC freshmen Kelly Babcock and Krista Magness, also took home AllAmerican honors. “All five of our runners who scored had just great races,” LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said. “Kelly and Krista had personal records, and Allison had a lifetime best time.” Robinson said he was extremely pleased with his team’s effort in the national meet. “I thought they had an outstanding race,” he said. “The goal all along was nationals, and they really stepped up and ran well.” No runner that belonged to Robinson’s team finished lower than 99th in the competition. LCC freshman Kelly Babcock finished 38th and fellow freshman Krista Magness finished right
behind in 39th. LCC freshman Lydia Buman said the lady harriers had luck on their side as a rare rainfall managed to dry up before race day. “It was just like any other course; it was flat which was good,” she said. “It was a little bit windy; everyone had the same conditions so we didn’t let it get to us.” Consistency has been a major pillar for LCC’s women’s program, and it has shown with back-toback fourth-place finishes at NJCAA Nationals. With the conclusion of the 2014 season, Robinson said his recruiting trail has already begun. “I’m already busy recruiting; now it’s just waiting on the athletes,” he said. “We have one real good runner from Carson City that’s coming to LCC.”
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Men sharp in rout Morgan Madden Freelance Writer The LCC men’s basketball team welcomed Henry Ford Community College to the Gannon Gym Nov. 12 and put on a Homecoming show, defeating the visitors 112-77. The win improved the Stars’ overall record to 2-2. This victory was undoubtedly a welcome change for LCC after returning from a winless weekend road trip Nov. 8 and 9 in Ohio, where the Stars fell to Lakeland CC 88-75 and Cuyahoga CC 99-85. First half action saw both team trading blows, with neither team pulling away by more than five points. Averaging 49.4 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from be-
yond the arc, the Stars took advantage of soft defense and capitalized on shooting opportunities, helping the home team to a 47-38 halftime lead. The Stars continued the barrage of points, dropping 65 points on Henry Ford in the second half alone. LCC’s effective passing and wide open shooters frustrated the Henry Ford defense, as fouls translated to unanticipated substitutions late in the game. The frustration by the visitors was highlighted by a technical foul assessed to the head coach for calling a timeout when none were available. LCC sophomore guard Javon Haines led the Stars in scoring with 23 points to go along
with five steals and five rebounds. Fellow sophomore guard Tracy Edmond put in a solid performance as the floor general, tallying 19 points and notching four steals and four rebounds for LCC Ingram and his team were scheduled to play 16th ranked Mott Community College Nov. 21 in search of their first road win of the season. Despite the team’s struggles away from LCC, seven of the next 11 games were slated to be played in the friendly confines of the Gannon Gym, with the first being Nov. 22 game against Triton Community College. Scores, stats and roster information can be found at www.lcc.edu/ athletics/basketball_ men.
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Tracy Edmond goes for a layup during LCC’s Homecoming win against Henry Ford Community College on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Women’s basketball team notches Homecoming win Rich Schenck Sports Editor
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Jailynn Hamilton-Jackson drives the ball during LCC’s Homecoming game against Henry Ford CC Nov. 12.
The LCC women’s basketball team (2-3 overall) opened up a two-game homestand with a 67-45 Homecoming win against Henry Ford CC on Nov.12 in the Gannon Gym. Both teams experienced fundamental shortcomings. Miscommunication by Henry Ford and forced passes through crowded lanes by LCC kept the game close. LCC had 29-24 lead at halftime, with Tristen Moore scoring 16 firsthalf points for LCC. In the second half, a rash of traveling calls prevented Henry Ford CC from setting up its offense. LCC Head Coach Ervin Brunson explained the importance of his team’s first win at home. “It was an energy saver for the girls because we had a rough start,”
he said. “I think they needed this one and they played with poise.” On Nov.18 the Lady Stars returned to the Gannon Gym to take on Rochester College. The Stars’ poise was tested in a narrow 68-66 loss. Both teams struggled offensively in the first half, with LCC showing an inability to feed the ball into the paint. The Lady Stars grabbed a 27-26 lead, their first of the game, after LCC sophomore Morgan Kelso’s converted shots at the foul line with 3:30 left in the first half. After the half the momentum was with LCC, but fundamental flaws by the Lady Stars dominated the second half. The Rochester defense clamped down underneath the basket, further complicating the home team’s efforts to penetrate the lane. Coupling that with rebound-
ing difficulties for LCC, Rochester clawed its way back, taking a 49-48 lead and never looking back. After the game LCC sophomore Dyann Wiley revealed the major area of improvement needed for her team’s next contest. “Communication. We have to get back to it,” Wiley said. “We got beat a lot on fast breaks so we need to get this win Thursday on the road.” Moore was the leading scorer for the Lady Stars during the homestand averaging 21 points a game, followed by Wiley averaging 16.5 points. LCC posted a 37.7 (52-138 shooting) percent field goal conversion, with a nearly nonexistent 2-28 from behind the arc. The Lady Stars were scheduled to travel to face Calvin College on Nov. 20. All scores and schedules can be found at www.lcc.edu/athletics.
Assistant coach hits Olympic qualifying time Rich Schenck Sports Editor
Representing your country at the Olympics would be an incredible honor, if not a life-changing one. But first you must qualify in the upper echelon of athletes to have a chance to do so. That is exactly what LCC Cross Country Assistant Coach Rachel McFarlan accomplished at the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon with a time of 1:14:40. The Olympic qualifying time is 1:15. When McFarlan attempted her first marathon it was mainly to see how she liked it. “After I graduated from Michigan State where I ran
cross country and track, I always told myself that I wanted to try the marathon,” she explained. “I kind of went in like ‘OK, let’s see what I can do,’ and I ran pretty well.” People close to McFarlan planted the idea that she was within reach to qualify for the Olympic trials for 2016. “I decided to run at the Detroit Free Press Marathon,” McFarlan said. “I knew the time I needed to hit, but I kind of thought it was out of reach.” The change in mileage, to 26. 2 for a marathon, will require a change in training. McFarlan explained she already has a plan in place to make sure she is
prepared. “I’ve kind of bumped up my mileage quite a bit from when I was in college,” she said. “I was very injury prone in college and I’ve had consistent training the past two or three years, so my body can handle a little more mileage.” McFarlan added that with all her training in college, she now can see how fast she can run based on how she feels, along having more attention to detail with strides and hitting the weight room. With having coaching resources at Michigan State and LCC, McFarlan plans to finish coaching this season, then take the winter to lay down a plan for her
preparation. With the chance to represent the United States in Rio de Janeiro in 2016, McFarlan said the opportunity is very exciting. “As a runner, the Olympics are the highest stakes; that’s what everyone wants to achieve,” she said. “Even being able to say that I’m going to be able to compete at the Olympic Trials, I’m still in awe.” With the USA Track and Field Olympic team trials set for Feb. 16 in Los Angeles, traveling to a bustling metropolis will be a new experience for McFarlan. “I’ve never been there,” Photo by Brian Wells she said, “so it will be awe- First-year LCC Cross Country Assistant Coach Rachel some.” McFarlan plans on training for the 2016 Olympic Trials.
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Lookout Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Greco
Writer not afraid to tackle tough stories Jeremy Kohn Editor In Chief
Some students have to strive to become great journalists. For others it just comes naturally. During her time at The Lookout Rachel Greco excelled at her job, and she continues to further that mark of excellence in her career endeavors. Greco, now 36, attended LCC from 1995 to 1997. The hard working journalist now finds herself as a beat reporter for The Lansing State Journal covering stories for all of Eaton County. During her tenure at The Lookout, she was an important member of The Lookout staff. That was before she was married,
when she was known as Rachel Taylor. The aspiring journalism student wore many hats while working for the college newspaper. She was hired as the newspaper’s office manager, but quickly worked her way up the various editor positions. Greco‘s editing career started as the newspaper’s opinion editor. From there she wen to the arts & entertainment section of the paper. Working her way up, she then became the news editor, covering hard news. Later, she served as managing editor. “I wrote a lot of things and I also did layouts and assigned things,” Greco said. “I did pretty much
everything you could, except take photographs.” Greco said the most important thing about journalism is not to be afraid to cover a controversial story and to ask the hard questions. One of the stories Gre-
co mentioned that was controversial during her time at The Lookout involved a sexual harassment lawsuit. She said it is important when tackling a story like this to stand your ground and let people know that, as a journalist, it is your job to make people aware of things that are happening on campus. Greco spoke about the support and friendship she gained during her time on the student newspaper. “I think the things I miss the most are the people,” Greco said. “I am friends with a lot of them still. My best friend who was editor at the time, Erin Oakley … we have been friends for 20 years. I met her at The
Lookout. “I was very shy when I hired in at The Lookout. I certainly learned a lot from my editor, Erin. I was an introvert in a big way, and she taught me to be fearless. That is a very important thing in journalism; sources can smell fear.” After her time at The Lookout, Greco worked at Lansing Community Newspapers, where she worked for Larry Hook, the current adviser of The Lookout. “Rachel is a very talented journalist who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions,” Hook said. “She is very fair and thorough. I learned a lot from her about hard-hitting journalism.” Much like her time at
The Lookout, Greco found herself changing jobs often with Lansing Community Newspapers. She worked first as a staff writer and assistant editor for Lansing Community Newspapers, covering Mason, Holt and Charlotte. That led her to her current post as a beat reporter for The Lansing State Journal. Greco, whose family includes husband Tony and daughter Gracie, offered these words of wisdom for those who are working toward a journalism career. “The field has changed a lot,” she said. “Technology is a big part of it, but the core of it is still about telling stories and telling the truth.”
ries. “It’s nice to finally get some recognition for the work I put in here at The Lookout,” Nikolaou said. Adviser Larry Hook spoke highly about The Lookout page designer’s accomplishments. “Nikki is an amazing page builder,” Hook said. “I don’t think people at LCC, or even
on our staff, realize just how good she is at her craft. She really deserves these awards and we really are happy for her,” Hook said. The Lookout staff was also recognized for its non-printed publication work, receiving a second-place award for its online newspaper. Former Editor in Chief Nathan Wilson
was the webmaster during fall semester of 2013. Current Staff Writer Jaimie Bozack, was the webmaster for the online paper during spring semester of 2014. “The new design we introduced in the fall of 2013 brought more people to our website because it has a cleaner look and it more userfriendly,” Bozack said.
“And our writers and photographers gave us good content to work with.” The other award for The Lookout went to cartoonist Maranda Zimmerman. She earned honorable mention in the “Original Cartoon, Editorial or Entertainment” category for her work entitled, “Martoons.”
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Rachel Greco works as a beat reporter for The Lansing State Journal.
Newspaper designer turns pages into awards Jeremy Kohn Editor In Chief The Lookout staff was recently recognized for its excellence in journalism, receiving five Michigan Press Association awards, including three for page designer Nikki Nikolaou. The college newspaper competed in Division 3 of the annual
competition, for newspapers that publish less than once a week. The MPA awards were granted for the 2013-14 publication year. Nikolaou earned first place award for a “Special Advertising Section” page she created. She earned third-place in the “Front Page Design” and “Non-Front Page Design” catego-
Students sharpen skills at AMA Etiquette dinner Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
The shiny silverware and sparkling glasses adorned the white linen table. There were to be no drunken toasts or throwing of the bridal bouquet though. This night was all business, when the LCC American Marketing Association (AMA) hosted their eighth annual business etiquette dinner on Nov. 18. 180 people, students, teachers, business professionals and community members were in attendance at the Kellogg Center. The evening started with an hour of networking with business colleges and universities Siena Heights, Spring Arbor, U of M Flint, and Northwood leading the discussion. Following the net-
working portion it was time for a little food for thought. Mary Rosell, co-founder of Biggby and a distinguished LCC alumnus gave the dining etiquette speech. Nicholas Montry, President of the LCC AMA said this year’s event went very well. “The previous 3-4 years we had the same etiquette host. Mary Rosell doing it this year gave guests that came every year a little different flavor,” Montry said. This year’s presentation on manners and main dish plates was more casual than year’s past, according to Montry. Jennifer Slaughter, CASE Credit Union Vice President gave an inspiring speech to students on reaching higher for their
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LCC students Besim Shabani, Kristina Gorenleer, Taylor Jacob and Marissa Cruz enjoy a meal and learn about dining etiquette with the LCC AMA on Nov. 18.
dreams. Her keynote address appealed to push student’s just a little further. College sponsors including Northwood University, U of M Flint and Spring Arbor University representatives spoke on a variety of topics. Choosing the right school, the nontradi-
tional student and advice for staying motivated were all discussed. Given the young entrepreneurs and upcoming professionals that filled the room, another unique but relevant topic was discussed. Courtney Maki, cofounder and manag-
ing director of GLOW Social Media Management, spoke on the dos and don’ts of social media. Maki gave tips on profile pictures, synching LinkedIn contacts as well as pointers for student’s real-world professional lives, not just their virtual
worlds. Chelsea Jenkins, LCC marketing major, learned about the event from her marketing classes. “It was very insightful,” Jenkins said. “It motivated me to network and be more confident with networking.” This was her first time attending the event, but now Jenkins is planning on joining the AMA officially. The LCC AMA is already in the prepping stages of its next upcoming events. A comedy show is being planned for midJanuary, to raise money for Helping Hands of Mid Michigan as well as a band showcase. All students are welcome to attend LCC AMA meetings Wednesday at 4 p.m. in GB 304.
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Local instrument store a national gem
Brendan Hamilton Freelance Writer
Elderly Instruments is a staple of the Lansing community. It’s located in Old Town, within walking distance of Lansing Community College. People from all over the state and world enjoy the shop’s vintage instruments, ranging from plastic harmonicas to $35,000 guitars. There is something special at Elderly’s for music lovers of all ages, but like all businesses, they had to start somewhere. After successfully operating in East Lansing for nearly 10 years, Elderly Instruments owner Stan Werbin and his business partner realized the need for a larger building. They settled upon their current Old Town location on Washington Avenue. The old Independent Order of Odd Fellows building has plenty of room and some for expansion. Elderly Instruments has become an internationally recognized music store.
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Elderly Instruments is Lansing’s largest guitar shop. The store sits on the corner of North Washington Avenue and Maple Street in Lansing’s Old Town. It carries thousands of vintage, unique, new and used instruments to musicians from all across the world.
Werbin spoke about the beginning of the store in the early 1970s. He and his classmate had just finished college in Ann Arbor and were wondering what to do next. Their original plan was to find and purchase older instruments from pawnshops and antique stores, which they could then repair and sell to their musician friends.
Werbin said, “The reality of the time was that the new instruments were getting worse and the old ones started getting recognized as, ‘Oh, this is cool stuff.’ So we said, ‘OK, let’s try this.’” Then the time came for a name. One day, while looking through the classified ads in the newspaper, Werbin came across a late ‘50s Gibson Les Paul gui-
tar for sale. The description included the phrase a nice “elderly instrument.” Once the business had a name and instruments to sell to friends, the staff spent some time looking for a place to set up shop. Ray Walsh, owner of Curious Books, suggested East Lansing. Starting as a local business, Elderly Instruments
has since transformed into a world-renowned business. Just because they made it doesn’t mean it was easy “We had to learn how the whole industry works,” Werbin said. “Both of us never worked in a music store. It’s a very simple thing once you know it but there was no internet. Now you can Google, ‘Where do I buy
cheap guitars wholesale in Michigan?’” Artists are now Googling Elderly Instruments as a go to for music needs. Not only is this unique music store known locally, but also nationally. With its antique looks, amazing instruments and fascinating visitors, Elderly Instruments is as rare as the instruments it sells.
Lansing Art Gallery to celebrate 50th birthday Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
While LCC’s main campus has recently undergone a major facelift, installation art and sculptures are just one part of that makeover. And a few blocks away from campus, even more art can be found at Lansing’s Art Gallery. Located at 119 North Washington Square, the Lansing Art Gallery has been providing public awareness, education and enjoyment of the visual arts in the area since 1965. Soon to celebrate its 50th birthday, Lansing Art Gallery has no plans on putting a cork on the art anytime soon. According to Barb Whitney, Lansing Art Gallery Executive Director, the staff and board members are eagerly planning
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Lansing Art Gallery volunteer Janie Schneider (left) shows jewelry to attendants of the opening reception for the gallery’s Holiday exhibit on Thursday, Nov. 13.
an array of art events for the occasion. “We will be celebrating
50 years of art and community through testimonials, a time-
line, a celebration event and more.” According to Whitney, other scheduled events for the New Year include grant-funded educational opportunities. These include a series of popups funded by the City of Lansing’s Sense of Place in the Arts Grant Program, as well as new exhibits on display. Lansing Art Gallery regularly hosts a variety of monthly receptions, displays, educational programs, as well as statewide competitions, artist demonstrations and workshops. Students are not only encouraged to visit and enjoy artwork at the gallery, but are welcome to apply to exhibit their work also. “We encourage students to visit the gallery and enjoy the artwork,” Whitney said. “Lan-
sing Art Gallery also offers internships and opportunities to assist with classes, exhibitions and special events.” Exhibition opportunities are available to emerging and established Michigan artists in the upcoming exhibits, the Gallery Shop, Holiday Exhibition and others, according to Whitney. All submitted work must be original art of the artist’s own creation, finished and ready for display. For more information and submission guidelines, visit lansingartgallery.org. This year’s Holiday Exhibition opened Nov. 13 and will continue until Dec. 23. The gallery is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and the first Sunday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Local comedian brings laughter to Mac’s Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
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Mac’s Monday Comedy Night host Dan Currie does stand-up for a packed Mac’s Bar on Nov. 17.
Laughter echoed throughout a packed room inside Mac’s Bar on Nov. 10 as local stand-up comedian Dan Currie took the stage. Currie is co-host of Mac’s Monday Comedy Night and does stand-up shows around Michigan each week. Mac’s Bar is located downtown at 2700 E. Michigan Ave.
Currie said he first started doing stand-up in 2007 at his high school talent show. “I started telling jokes in the back of my math class because I was really bad at math and didn’t care for it,” Currie said. “I got kicked out of math class a couple times for that.” According to Currie, Dane Cook inspired him to pursue comedy. Currie said he strives to be comfortable when
he’s on stage. “I like the type of comedy that doesn’t hurt anybody,” Currie said. “The type that is more of a conversation between the comedian and the crowd.” Currie has been cohosting Mac’s Monday Comedy Night every Monday for three years with Mark Roebuck. “When we first started it was once a month and we couldn’t get anyone to come,” Currie said. “We
couldn’t even get comedians to sign up and perform, but after a while it started to build up.” Roebuck said Currie is a great co-host. “Hosting with Dan is the most fun I have doing comedy and I think I’m at my funniest when Dan is up there with me to help steer the ship,” Roebuck said. Before starting his comedy career, Currie attended Lansing Community
College for three years and was a theater major. “Being in LCC’s theater program helped prepare me because I gained stage presence,” Currie said. “Andy Callis is a really good guy.” Jason Marr said Currie is one of his favorites. “I like that you can tell how much enjoys being on stage,” Marr said. “You can tell he loves his jokes because he laughs along while he tells them.”
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Nov. 24 - Dec. 7, 2014 www.lcc.edu/lookout — The Unknown Spohn —
This girl’s beat rolls on Two of my three jobs and my internship revolve almost entirely around music and the arts. I’d be a total fraud if I wasn’t a patron of those things, right? Right. Maybe I’m taking my titles a little too far though. Yes, I am the arts and entertainment editor. But that doesn’t mean I need to say yes to every musical, play, concert or film festival. Or does it? I used to be a lot pickier, perhaps even a tad prudish. But over the years, I’ve realized there are so many different forms of art. And while not all of them include a traditional paint brush or sophisticated backdrop, chances are I’ll find something that draws me in. If you read my columns, they’re mostly about music. Well, keeping with that consistency, it never fails: my income is spent largely on music. Whether it’s a little used record for a dollar here or a pair of V.I.P. meet-and-greet tickets
there, it’s gone. While writing this, I just learned my favorite band has announced a 10th anniversary tour. Naturally, the $100 VIP tickets are already added to my cart. I mean, what kind of a fan would I be if I didn’t? I have a reputation to uphold here, people! In the last six months, I’ve went to 25 concerts. And that’s just based off my calendar. My bank account would tell you the real truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But just like my title, it’s not all about music. Sometimes I feel like a broken record, stuck on the same note, over and
over. You probably know me as the Beatles fanatic, the pop punk enthusiast or the ‘old time rock ‘n’ roll Bob Seger fan, but there’s even more to me than that. I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries lately, but most of them are what you’d call “rockumentaries.” I’ve started taking more photographs, but they’re from in front of the barriers at concerts. I’m big into doodling, but most of them usually end up being some kind of music lyric. Well, maybe it’s harder than I thought to put the mute on, or shuffle past my fondness of music. Somehow, almost everything I do comes back to it. Perhaps I should dust off that old clarinet from the fifth grade, and see if I’ve still got it in me! I’ll just save your ears and myself from gaining a possible Squidward Spohn nickname and not re-live my days of band class.
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The LCC Library held their annual used materials sale during Homecoming week. The library sold everything from cookbooks to academic texts, all for just $1.
Book bash brings in funds Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
Hundreds of donated books were sold to students and staff the week of homecoming as a part of the 13th annual LCC Big Book Bash, held in the TLC Library. The “Bash,” held Nov. 11 to 15, was hosted by the library staff. It gave students an opportunity to buy books with topics ranging from fun to academic for $1. According to Library Communications Manager Victoria Meadows, Book Bash shoppers bought nearly 7,000 books, movies, music and games. “Students and staff play a huge role in making sure this sale happens,” Meadows said. “We raised several hundred dollars because of their support.” Meadows said the Book Bash is beneficial to LCC students. “It’s good because the bulk of donations came from LCC employees and departments,” Meadows said. “We get a lot of academic textbooks, so students actually find textbooks here for $1 instead of $200.”
LCC student Justin McCarty said the Big Book Bash helped expand his book collection. “I think having a hard copy is good because you can build your own library,” McCarty said. “Reading helps writing skills and speaking skills, so that is what I am trying to improve.” Student Jayme Pervon said it was a fun event. “It was a good time for someone who enjoys books as much as I do,” Pervon said. Meadows said the profit from the Book Bash will go toward the Library Program Fund and will be used for future events on campus. One of those future events is Finals Frenzy Dec. 1 through 12 in the library. Meadows said she is excited for the event. “Students and staff will get a chance to get prepared for finals with a variety of low-stress and low-time commitment activities,” Meadows said. “There will be free food, service dogs for stress, activities like Legos and even some reindeer on campus.”
S T R A G N I M PERFOR Twelfth Night
The LCC Jazz Band • • • •
Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Jon Gewirtz Free Dart Auditorium
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Friday & Saturday, Dec. 5-6, 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2 p.m. Directed by Mary Job $5/$10 donation Black Box Theatre
Musical Theatre Showcase The LCC Concert Choir • • • •
Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Directed by Lydia Erickson Free Dart Auditorium
LCC Rock Band • • • •
Friday, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Directed by Chris Rollins Free Dart Auditorium
• Monday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. • Directed by Connie CurranOesterle • Free • Black Box Theatre
Contemporary Realism Studio Production • • • •
Friday-Saturday, Dec. 12-13, 8 p.m. Directed by John Lepard Free Black Box Theatre
Dance Open House Stage Combat Open House • Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. • Free • Dart Auditorium
• Sunday, Dec. 14, 4 p.m. • A showcase of LCC’s fall jazz, tap, ballet, and modern dance classes • Free • Dart Auditorium
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‘Big Hero 6’ movie is a super success Shelby Schueller News Editor Advanced battle suits, a powerful villain, a city in danger and … a marshmallow-healthcare robot dressed reminiscently of Iron Man? “Big Hero 6,” Disney Animation Studios’ newest film which hit theaters on Nov. 7, delivers all of this and more. The movie is inspired by the Marvel comic with the same name and possesses many similar qualities and Easter eggs that Marvel movies usually have. “Big Hero 6” takes place in a high-tech, fictional city called San
Fransokyo, whose inhabitants practice an interesting mix of American and Japanese culture. A tragic event befalls the city which causes Hiro, the conspicuously named protagonist, to become tangled in a revenge-fueled man hunt for a mysterious masked stranger. Hiro, voiced by Ryan Potter, is a young robotics prodigy. He decides to unite with four other robotics students, nicknamed Go Go, Wasabi, Honey Lemon and Fred, to find whomever is responsible for the tragedy. The group uses its knowledge of advanced robotics to create robotic super suits specially designed to the specialties
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“Big Hero 6” was released in theaters on Nov. 7.
of each person. The sixth member of the group is a lovable, inflatable robot named Baymax, whose primary function is to provide the best healthcare services possible. Naturally, Baymax’s programming conflicts
with Hiro’s desire to use Baymax as a bounty hunter and shenanigans ensue. “Big Hero 6” is very visually pleasing. The art style is gorgeous, animations are smooth and details are lovingly cared for, just like in almost
Einstein Bros. Bagels opens in new LCC food commons Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer The first restaurant inside of LCC’s Gannon Food Commons is now open. Einstein Bros. Bagels opened its doors Nov. 3 to Lansing Community College students. It is owned by Todd Brannock, who will also be in charge of the rest of the food places that will soon open in the LCC food court. Since its opening, students have lined up to get a taste of what is being offered. I was one of those who recently stood in line for 10 minutes just to try it. Einstein Bros. Bagels has 800 restaurants in 40 states, but the one at LCC is the only one in Lansing, making it a unique
place for students to eat. I have heard many students comment about the restaurant since its opening. Most comments are positive, with students saying they have great food, good customer service and easy convenience. There are also some students who said the restaurant is overpriced and the food is poor in quality. As I stood in line my indecisiveness took over. There were so many options to choose from. Einstein offers sweets, bagels, coffee, salads, soups, sandwiches, vegetarian options and more. The employee greeted me with a friendly smile and waited patiently as I took a while to figure out what I wanted. I scanned the menu for something on the cheap, but
any other Disney Animation Studios movie. The characters’ personalities are dynamic and unique, especially that of Baymax. Although the story centers mostly on overcoming grief and finding oneself, there is also a message of brotherly love similar to “Frozen,” Disney Animation Studios’ previous movie. The robots, explosions and brotherly love message of “Big Hero 6” are all likely designed to appeal primarily to male audiences. In the same way “Frozen” appealed to primarily female audiences through princesses, singing and a sisterly love message. However “Big Hero 6”
has huge, frosty shoes to fill if it wishes to reach the level of fame “Frozen,” one of the top five highest grossing films of all-time, according to eonline.com. Still, “Big Hero 6” is definitely worth the watch. At times the plot seemed a bit rushed, as it is complex to fit this story in a 102-minute timeframe. I would have liked to see more character development in other characters besides Hiro and Baymax. Nevertheless, its heartfelt message, beautiful art style, interesting characters and Marvel origins vastly outweigh any flaws the film may have.
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realized that was going to be difficult. Everything was priced higher than I expected, considering the restaurant is located on a college campus. I finally decided on an egg sandwich with ham and Swiss. I paid almost $6 for one bagel sandwich, then another $1.50 for a drink, for which they don’t offer refills. I enjoyed my sandwich, and even debated on going back for a second. Though Einstein Bros. Bagels is a little pricey for some items, I still enjoyed the food and service. Overall it is a convenient place to eat, with many food options and decent food. Einstein Bros. Bagels is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.
‘Haters Gonna Hate’ Taylor Swift’s new album Lurah Peterson Advertising Manager I bought Taylor Swift’s new CD, “1989,” on Oct. 27, the day it was released. I was listening to it in the car shortly after that. I was not disappointed with this album. It hasn’t left my car yet. One of my favorite lines out of the whole album comes from, “Welcome to
New York.” The line is, “And you can want who you want, boys and boys and girls and girls.” It is a great, low-key way for Swift to show her support for gay marriage. In the song, “Shake It Off,” Swift does address all the people who talk about her having too many boyfriends and writing songs about relationships with them. For the haters that hate, she is just going to shake it off and keep on cruising. This song has been on top of Billboard’s The Hot 100 since it
was released in August. In the first week sales of “1989” came close to having the most albums sold by a female artist. Swift sold 1.287 million copies, just short of the 1.3 million copies Britney Spears album “Oops! ... I Did It Again” made in 2000. Overall this is a great album. I have really enjoyed listening to this album. I would recommend to anyone who likes Taylor Swift’s music, or pop songs dealing with relationships.
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Nov. 24 - Dec. 7, 2014 www.lcc.edu/lookout — The Kohn Effect —
Internet use should be created equal Internet providers have placed limits on its access, as well as striking deals with companies providing faster streaming. President Obama is pushing to stop to these invasive practices with what he calls “net neutrality.” When I heard the President’s stance on internet access, I was kind of shocked, especially when his administration worked tirelessly to sign internet access laws like SOPA and PIPA. I thought I had Obama pegged for someone that was trying to censor the internet. There have been plenty of policies by the president I have
not agreed with, this one however I back him one hundred percent. “We cannot allow Internet Providers to restrict the best access to or to pick winners and losers in the online marketplace for services and
ideas,” Obama said in a White House statement according to an article in USA Today. Comcast, the world leading internet service provider has been known for its questionable policies when dealing with its customers. The FCC and Comcast have been in a heated battle over limiting and blocking access to customers as early as 2007 according to an NBC News article. The FCC believes that companies like Comcast should not limit access to its customers. The FCC also believes that extra service charges should not be paid for customers who
exceed Comcast’s data plan. Comcast has also struck deals with streaming networks such as Netflix to have faster and more efficient service. Netflix costs have increased as a result of this relationship. Obama and the FCC have pointed to Title II of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to promote “net neutrality,” which says carriers can’t make any unjust or unreasonable discrimination in charges, practices, classifications, regulations, facilities or services. Those who oppose Obama’s net neutrality believe this is another case of the government becoming socialized and
getting their hands in things where it doesn’t belong. Personally, I compare the unjust internet control of companies like Comcast to the corruptness of the banking industry we experienced years ago. They both are concerned more about greed and making money than providing an accommodating service to the public. The Internet is and will continue to be a valuable tool and resource in everyone’s lives. As its users,we should cherish the freedoms we have with its access and fight to maintain those freedoms when they are threatened.
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Smart phones do not create dumb people; enjoy technology “Kids these days just can’t stay away from the internet for more than five minutes.” I have heard many older people say this to me and other members of my generation so many times that I have lost count. I have seen selfies scorned and heard many say that the social networking sites are anything but. Over the summer, a viral video floated around my Facebook feed that captured a feeling of resentment many people feel toward technology. The video contained a spoken poem called, “Look Up” that was geared toward the “Online” Generation. It involved a man with a British accent lamenting about the “anti-social networks” and how members of the younger generation no longer know how to talk to each
other in any format besides one that is digital. He even goes so far as to imply that reading a text message can cause one to miss out on being happy and in love. Those who want to watch the video can go to http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Z7dLU6fk9QY. So many people shared this video on Facebook and so many people commented on it, saying things like, “Oh, it’s so true. People are obsessed and it’s ruining this generation!” No. This idea of technology ruining an entire
generation is simply ludicrous and stems from a misunderstanding of what technology really does for people. Of course the internet does not foster communication in a form that has been around for centuries (face to face), but it does offer so much more than that. The internet has brought people together from all walks of life, parts of the world and has provided a bridge for those who are far apart. In fact, some companies are more likely to hire people with a large social media presence. Yes, you read that correctly: the “anti-social media” can help one land a job. This is not to mention the plethora of information one can find on the internet ranging from photos, games, forums, videos, news sites, blogs, recipes, opinions and
much more. And who has never received a text from a loved one that brightened their day, or stayed up late talking to someone over the phone because distance makes face to face communication impossible? The “online” generation is not plagued by a lack of communication, but rather engages in a type of communication that was never before possible and it is amazing. So relish in selfies, take photos of food and post them on Instagram if you want to. Text or Snapchat your friends, and post silly statuses on Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy the commodities your generation has to offer without feeling guilty, because technology is not ruining the generation, it’s differentiating it from generations before it.
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Nov. 24 - Dec. 7, 2014 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Staff Editorial —
Thanksgiving should not be spent shopping Thanksgiving is a time that should be spent with family. It is a time where you can a have a home-cooked meal with your im-
mediate family or relatives and reflect on what you are thankful for. It is sad that as a society we are
What is the weirdest dream you’ve ever had?
encouraged to spend hundreds of dollars on holiday gifts one day after this day of thanks, on what has become known as Black
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“I was attacked by giant kangaroos.”
“7 Eleven was serving purple Obamaflavored slurpees.”
“John Stamos was an LCC astronomy teacher.”
“I developed a singing rivalry with Idina Menzel.”
“I fought zombies on the moon.”
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“My friend’s kid turned into a rabbit.“
“I played lead bird whistler in a rock band.”
“I was eating my pillow and when I woke up my giant marshmallow was gone.”
“I was battling robots in a random house.”
“I was chased by three King Tuts on bikes.”
Friday. Some retail stores are taking their Black Friday marketing campaign to the extreme, opening their doors as early as 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving. Instead of helping grandparents with cooking the turkey, or watching the football game with the uncles, many will spend that time at Best Buy or Wal-Mart getting deals on a 40-inch flat screen TV. Wal-Mart and Best Buy are just two of the chain stores to open their doors on Thanksgiving. Thanks to the website www.theblackfriday.com, you can see a list of all of the stores that will start their Black Friday deals early on Thursday. While finding deals around the holidays is great, we here at The Lookout believe that retail companies are getting carried away. These companies are trying to dissuade people from having a relaxed Thanksgiving evening with family to spend the almighty dollar. Can’t these ruthless companies wait one day to start their retail madness?
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12 LAST LOOK
Nov. 24 - Dec. 7, 2014 www.lcc.edu/lookout
Photos by Brian Wells
The cold temperatures didn’t keep students from lining up to receive hot dogs from Mike’s Gourmet Dogs during the Homecoming tailgate event on Wednesday Nov. 12.
Homecoming happenings spark LCC’s school spirit Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
Tristen Moore shoots over a player from Henry Ford Community College during the LCC women’s Homecoming basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
Students found various ways to show their spirit during Lansing Community College’s Homecoming Nov. 11 through 15. Students wore LCC merchandise, cheered on the basketball team, and attended homecoming events like the homecoming tailgate held outside of the Gannon Building. Student Life Event Coordinator Joshua West said he was happy with the turnout of Homecoming despite the chilly weather. Many students braved cold, rainy weather throughout the week to take advantage of the tailgate party on Washington Square between the Gannon and A & S buildings. “I was hoping for warmer weather than we got on Wednesday, but apparently I used up all my good weather tokens on Tuesday,” West said. “We saw a great response from students for Homecoming. I would even say we increased participation
from last year.” The tents lined outside gave students an opportunity to show school spirit, have fun and learn more about volunteer events, as well as get free food and merchandise. “Having the student organizations involved helped give them some ‘face time with the students,” West said. “Events like these help get the students involved, not just on the day of, but
also in future events the college puts on.” LCC Early College student Marcos Garcia said he really enjoyed Homecoming. “My favorite part was attending the basketball game and watching students stay motivated and cheer on their team,” Garcia said. “I enjoyed wearing my LCC sweater to school and showing my spirit.” LCC student Willie Gross said he wished
Homecoming would have been better publicized. “It wasn’t advertised as well as it probably should have been,” Gross said. “I didn’t know about it until the day of when they handed me free pizza outside.” West said there is room for improvement, but overall the event did well and he looks forward to next year’s Homecoming.
LCC student Suzanna LeForge sings the National Anthem before the women’s basketball Homecoming game on Wednesday, Nov. 12.