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Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
— Welcome Week — Mysterious ‘blueshirts’
guide students to success
Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief
Photo by Jeremy Kohn
LCC student Guatama Habtalem dances to win a slice of pizza at the CASE Credit Union booth during Welcome Week Sept. 3. See page 12 for more on the event.
Walking into the newly constructed “Star Zone” in the Gannon Building, students may have noticed a sea of blueshirts. They may find themselves wondering, who these mysterious blue-shirted individuals are, and where did they come from? Jennifer Hatt, the interim coordinator of customer relations, acts as the Commander in Chief of this newly adopted operation. She spoke about how the “blueshirts” came to be. “Dean Evan Montague, this was really his project,” Hatt said. “When they were renovating Gannon they knew they had an opportunity to do something differently. The space and the model were essential designed at the same time.” Hatt said Montague’s vision was to have a group of individuals who have been trained to specialize in all all aspects of helping students’ needs. Known as the CRSs or the Customer Relationship Specialists, the group is an elite force of workers
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LCC CSR Joe Brewer (right) assists student Elizabeth Miller with her LCC Banner account.
designed to help cater and mentor students with such areas as registration, financial aid and tuition. Hatt stated their main goal is to have the “Star Zone” be a one-stop shop designed to help with customer service and for representatives to be knowledgeable in all areas of counseling students. “Enrollment, Registrars and Financial Aid goes together so much, what you do as far adding and dropping a class affects your Financial Aid,” Hatt said. “Now you are talking to
the same person with those issues and that person is cross-trained and understands how those things go together.” During the summer the CRSs went through specialty training in order to better help accommodate a students’ needs. CRS worker Joe Brewer talked about the process of becoming a “blueshirt.” “There is a lot financial training, a lot of international training, a lot of registration training. LuckSee Blueshirts, page 2
New LCC cafeteria will offer cornucopia of foods Shelby Schueller Staff Writer The now-under-construction cafeteria in the Gannon Building will provide food for almost every taste, according to Brent
Basch, vice president of business & industry dining from Continental Services. The cafeteria will have five different vendors, including national companies such as Einstein Bros. Bagels, Subway and Pizza
Hut Express. The cafeteria will also include two services from Continental Services: Global Cuisine and Outtakes. Basch said the cafeteria is intended to have characteristics suitable for every type of student.
“I want to be cautious with using the word ‘food court,’ but (the cafeteria is) designed to be innovative to today’s student, who is extremely busy, but is also looking for quick and healthy choices,” he said.
Einstein Bros. Bagels will serve mainly breakfast items and specialty coffee drinks, all of which will be served without added preservatives. See Renovations, page 2
What are your thoughts on the minimum wage increase? “I don’t want someone with lower education making more than someone with higher education.”
Maurine Brendahl, 26, Nursing
“I’m not very excited. It will cause inflation.”
Katie Tschirhart, 22, Dental Hygiene
“Honestly, I’m not too thrilled about it.”
Sam Brooks, 23, General Education
“I think it should be higher right now.”
Kevin Jonas, 48, Applied Science
CAMPUSPERSPECTIVESCAMPUSPERSPECTIVESCAMPUSPERSPECTIVES
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EMSS presents Preparedness Fair Chelsea Allen News Editor LCC Emergency Management & Safety Services (EMSS) hosted the third annual Safety and Preparedness Fair on Sept. 6 at the West Campus. EMSS is responsible for training faculty and staff in emergency preparedness skills and procedures. EMSS also maintains a safe environment on the campuses of LCC and ensuring college compliance with federal and state safety regulations. The fair originated from the ideas of Tom Helms, EMSS Director/Police Officer and Kristie Mackie, Safety Officer. According to Helms, the purpose of the event is
to not only to educate students, staff and faculty of LCC, but the community as well. According to Helms, roughly a few hundred community members showed up to the event. Many community partners were present at the event to display and inform their individual safety and preparedness information and attractions. Some of those partners at the event include Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division, Red Cross, City of Lansing Emergency Management, BWL, Consumers Energy and several others. Helms spoke of what his highlight of the event
was from that day. “I think my highlight was taking the event to the third year and planning for the fourth,” Helms said. “Also the satisfaction of seeing everyone from the community join together for a special event.” Helms added. Attendee Brittany Harrison thought the event was a great experience for her and her family. “I thought the fair had several activities that were helpful and informing about being prepared for certain situations and had a neat way of including the children in on the fun, “ Harrison said. For those who had missed out on this years fair, Helms would like to remind everyone to look-
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Nehemiah Simon uses the “Bullex Bulls Eye” to extinguish a simulated fire on Sept. 6.
out come September for National Preparedness Month, which is when the next fair will be held.
“We would like the fourth year to be the best year yet,” Helms said. For more information
about the event, visit www.lcc.edu/emss/ or contact EMSS via phone at 517-267-5488.
Famed book bringing community together Chelsea Allen News Editor
One would think reading a single book could not possibly bring together an entire community, but a new LCC program is trying to do just that. LCC has begun a new program for students, and the entire community to get involved. According to Victoria Meadows, LCC library communications manager, the initiative is known as “One Book #OneLCC.” The program selects a single book for students, staff and faculty alike to read at the same time. This common-reading experience has
been continuing at MSU for 15 years and has been seen on college campuses across the nation. LCC’s chosen book for this year is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. LCC student Josh Peterson spoke about what the book is about. “The book tells of the story of how Henrietta’s cells were taken without her knowledge and were found out to become very useful for several developments in medicine,” Peterson said. Many campus instructors are mandating the work as a required text or implementing the work into their curriculum in order to participate in the experience.
Meadows spoke on the benefits of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and the shared learning experience. “Something that is great about this particular book is that so many people can relate to it on so many levels,” Meadows said. “I think most people will be able to personally relate to the themes of the book.” Several events are occurring across campus throughout the school year in order for the community to get together and discuss various topics within the text. The kickoff event for “One Book #OneLCC” will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be general program
Renovations Continued from page 1
At the Pizza Hut Express, hungry students will be able to get a variety of personal pan pizzas, cheesy bread, cinnamon bread, and different flavors of chicken wings. Global Cuisine’s main feature, “EVO Grill,” which will be a similar set up to Mongolian Barbeque and will feature a rotation of different food types. Global Cuisine will offer hand-crafted, certified Angus hamburgers on freshly baked Ciabatta bread, French fries, chicken fingers, and chicken sandwiches. Outtakes will provide a more “grab-n’-go” atmosphere for students
Graphic courtesy of Kristin Pfauth
A mock-up of the future cafeteria that is tentatively scheduled to open this November.
on a tight schedule. Outtakes will feature a cooler
Blueshirts Continued from page 1
ily I ended up coming into this new model,” Brewer said. Terence Jones talked about the social and mentoring aspect of being a CRS.
where one can find fresh parfaits, hummus, fresh
“I take a lot of pride in helping students, I like to kid around with students, I know there situation can be overwhelming at time I like to break the ice with them.” Jones said. Hatt said she would like to see
veggies, and tabouli (a finely chopped salad of-
students who interact with CRS to leave having a positive experience. “We want student experience to be a good one, ‘hey I met Joe, he was great, he made me smile, he was friendly, he was knowl-
information and free food at the LCC Library, second floor of the TLC Building. Students can learn about Henrietta Lacks and issues of diversity, race and ethics related to the book at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion in the StarZone of the Gannon Building. A&S 402 will house the Science Innovation Center, where students can learn about cell culture practices and attitudes. All kick-off locations will have free copies of the book for students to pick up, while supplies last. For more info, visit www.lcc.edu/library/about/events/onebook/ Many can also access this book through the LCC library by renting the physical text or electronically on the Kindle.
ten made with onions, parsley, and tomatoes). For students with a sweet-tooth, Outtakes will also provide prepackaged licorice and cookies, an ICEE machine, and a gourmet popcorn area. In addition, students will be able to enjoy frozen yogurt with a variety of toppings at The Wicked Spoon. The first food outlet Einstein Bros. Bagels on Nov. 1. The cafeteria will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. during the school year. The cafeteria will have two levels of seating, allowing approximately 380 students to sit down, enjoy meals, chat with friends, and study.
edgeable’, we want it to be more of an experience, versus I approached a counter I was given a form,” Hatt said. Those who wish to apply to become a CRS must only meet two requirements, having an associ-
LCC student Trevor Cottrell expressed that he was looking forward to the cafeteria’s completion. “(The cafeteria) should be good,” Cottrell said. “We’ll have lots of options on campus to get something to eat in between classes.” Elizabeth Burkhardt, first-year student at LCC, said she is excited about the convenience the cafeteria will provide. “I think it’ll be a lot better than driving off of campus in order to be able to eat,” Burkhardt said. “I’m new to this school so I don’t really know where people go to eat … so it’d be good to have something here.”
ate’s degree and customer service experience. The CRS is a full-time position. Those who think they have what it takes to become one of the elite “blueshirts,” can find an application online at jobs.lcc.edu.
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IN BRIEF TRiO helps students reach goals News
Shelby Schueller Staff Writer
Free legal advice to be offered at Cooley The Ingham County Bar Association and Legal Services of South Central Michigan will present free legal advice at its annual “Ask a Lawyer Event.” The event provides citizens with access to an attorney for a free con-
sultation of up to 30 minutes on a variety of legal issues. The event takes place Thursday, Oct. 9 at Cooley Law School from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Helen Mills at hmills@fsbrlaw. com or 517-381-3209.
Be heard at library’s board meeting Students interested in getting more involved with shaping the LCC library services can join the Student Library Advisory Board (SLAB). The vision of the SLAB is to establish a dialog between LCC students and the library to ensure
the needs of students are met. Members are expected to commit 4-10 hours a semester for Board meetings. SLAB membership is open to all current LCC students. For more information, visit http://lcc. edu/library/
Multicultural Committee hosts reception LCC Multicultural Committee will present weekly receptions for students on Wednesday’s from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, located in the StarZone in the Gannon Building. The next meeting will be held Wednesday,
Sept. 17 and will be hosted by Felipe Lopez Sustaita on the topic of LUCERO/ Hispanic Heritage Month. For more information on upcoming receptions, contact Geneva Hawthorne at 517-4831475 or hawthorg@star. lcc.edu
Student Health 101 Newsletter available As a service to the LCC community, the Physical Fitness and Wellness Department is now offering an online magazine Student Health 101 for students. Student Health 101 is an online/electronic health & wellness outreach program. This interactive health & wellness newsletter is customized for LCC
students. Each issue contains information to help students make healthier choices and will allow the college community to gain a better understanding of the health and wellness challenges that face today’s students. To view September’s newsletter, visit http:// readsh101.com/lcc.html .
For many students, college can be challenging, stressful and difficult to complete. LCC’s TRiO program can help. The goal of LCC’s TRiO program, located in room 142 of the Gannon Building, is to help students make their academic dreams into a reality. TRiO is a national, federally funded program that offers free academic support to eligible students, according to Danya Thomsen-Orellana, education specialist at TRiO. “On average our students have a higher average GPA than the general LCC student population, and we all meet or exceed our graduation and transfer goals,” she said. Eligible students for the program include first-generation students. This means that neither of the student’s parents/legal guardians graduated with a bachelor’s degree. TRiO students may also be those with disabilities, or from lowincome homes. Returning students are also eligible if they fall under these criteria. When the program began in the 1970s there were three different types of support services, which is how the program got its name. Since then, the program has grown to eight divisions, each specializing in differ-
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LCC TRiO staff member Alpha Sow assists Nan LaHtaw with her homework.
ent types of students such as veterans, as well as math and science students. LCC’s TRiO program focuses on student support services, and offers many resources to students. TRiO offers free tutoring in almost every subject with a TRiO staff tutor, academic advising and emotional support. TRiO advisers work with students to create an educational development plan customized to the needs of each individual. This plan is an overview of which classes to take to prepare for transferring to another college or graduation. Several times throughout each semester, the program provides a series of field trip-like outings called “Cultural Events.” Cultural Events involve trav-
eling to places like museums and art galleries, as well as local cultural and historical sites. The trips are meant for students to experience new ideas and events they might not have been able to experience before, according to Thomsen-Orellana. TRiO students also have the opportunity to attend leadership workshops, seminars, graduation and transfer workshops. There are also visits to fouryear universities. While TRiO is a free program, it can only provide for 200 students maximum per year. Applications are accepted on a firstcome, first-serve basis, so students are encouraged to apply early. Students who do not apply on time may be put on a waitlist for the next semester, accord-
ing to the LCC TRiO webpage. For Bethany Johnson, a two-year TRiO student, the program offers more than just academic help. “(TRiO) is awesome. It’s like a second family for me,” Johnson said. “It’s a plethora of information and when you don’t have parents to groom you … the TRiO program helps you along the process. When you’re a firstgeneration student, you’re not always sure what to do and they really help you out.” The TRiO office is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closes at 4 p.m. on Friday. For more information, visit the page at lcc.edu/ trio. To contact TRiO, call 517-483-1161 or send an email to trio@ lcc.edu.
side of the main building entrance and is marked
with the CATA logo. Route 12 runs Monday through Friday, westbound from Grand Avenue to West Campus from 6:40 a.m. to 10:45 p.m., as well as eastbound leaving West Campus to Grand Avenue from 7:05 a.m. to 11:10 p.m. CATA employee Pam Latka explained how the times in between trips fluctuates throughout the day. “The service runs every 30 minutes earlier in the morning and then it goes every 60 minutes until ... roughly 2:30 in the afternoon and then it goes back to 30 minutes.”
This particular CATA service to LCC’s West Campus is only available during LCC’s academic calendar year. LCC student Abay Dukes-Sawyer spoke about the advantage of having a route to West Campus. “It’s real convenient,” Dukes-Sawyer said. Students who wish to save their money on bus fare can purchase a bus pass with a proof of being enrolled in a West Campus class. The passes are $40 and can be purchased at the Police and Public Safety Office in the Gannon Building on the second floor of the “StarZone.”
New route in place for West Campus students
Jeremy Kohn Staff Writer
Students who attend classes on LCC West Campus now have an opportunity to ride the bus to campus. Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) now provides a route from Grand Avenue to the West Campus on Cornerstone Drive. The route began Aug. 21. “We are always looking for ways to better serve our students,” said LCC Director of Material Management Cynthia Rooker. Students who wish to take advantage of the new route will ride Bus
12, which can be boarded at Grand Avenue.
The bus stop on West Campus is found on the
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LCC cross country teams start strong
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Members of the LCC men’s and women’s cross country teams run warmup laps before practice across from LCC in preparation for the Spartan Invitational Sept. 12.
Women’s Cross Country
Men’s Cross Country Richard Schenck Sports Editor The LCC men’s cross country team ran in its first meet of the 2014 season at Olivet College on Aug. 29. The performance proved the Stars haven’t lost a step from their 2013 season. Official scores were not kept, but if they had been, LCC would have been the easy winner in the four-team meet. Sophomore captains Stephen Merchant and Tony Vermyle finished first and second for LCC with times of 16:53 minutes and 16:59 minutes, respectively. The LCC harriers stuffed the front half of the stat sheet, with 11 of the first 15 runners wearing Stars’ blue. “I was thought the team performed really well,” LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said. “There was a long blue line coming in.” The team had some adversity to overcome in the first meet of the season. Short rest time and high humidity had an effect, according to Robinson. “We had been training really hard, so
they weren’t rested,” he said. “That’s one of the things about cross country early season, you go into the meets maybe a little tired.” Another LCC sophomore captain, Tim Young, who finished seventh out of 43 runners, said the course conditions were not ideal. “The course itself was really wet; it was a golf course,” Young said. “It had just rained a couple days before so it was slow and squishy. It drained your legs toward the second mile.” Due to certain situational outcomes, Robinson said the runners’ times were not incredibly important, being the first competition. “I told the kids that the times were immaterial,” he said. “I just wanted to see them run hard; run as a team.” The LCC men’s next competition was scheduled to be in the Spartan Invitational Friday, Sept. 12 at Forest Akers East in East Lansing. Results of that meet will be included in the next issue of The Lookout. Schedules and rosters for all LCC athletics can be found at www.lcc.edu/athletics.
Richard Schenck Sports Editor It was back to business for the LCC women’s cross country team as it competed at Olivet College Aug. 29 in Olivet. Team scores were not recorded in the meet. The Lady Harriers had stiff competition from Albion College, with Albion having two of the first three runners across the line. LCC freshman Kayla Kraft was the first finisher for the Stars in fourth place out of 44 with a time of 20:29. LCC sophomore and captain Allison Dible finished fifth in 20:44. Stars Head Coach Jim Robinson said he was very impressed with
where Kraft finished in the first competition of the season. “To have a freshman up with Allison really excites me,” he said. “It should excite the team that all of a sudden we have a top-notch runner already this early in the season.” As has been the norm for LCC women’s cross country, every runner was in the top half of the race’s time chart, with no runner finishing lower than 21st. LCC sophomore Alyssa Abendroth, who finished 20th with a time of 23:28, acknowledged difficulty for the women’s race, with wet conditions similar to what the men’s team encountered. “It (the course) defi-
nitely tired your muscles out a lot more,” she said. “We weren’t prepared for that aspect of the meet.” Abendroth did confess, however, that the team did not achieve its normally high expectations in competition. “Our girls didn’t do as well as we were hoping to at all,” she explained. “We were well prepared, but it was just not the best first meet.” The LCC women were scheduled to compete in the Spartan Invitational Sept. 12 at Forest Akers East in East Lansing. Results will be included in the next issue of The Lookout. Schedules and all information on LCC athletics can be found at www. lcc.edu/athletics
Beginning judo class emphasizes discipline
Morgan Madden Freelance Writer Discipline is a frequently used word. Webster’s defines it as, “a way of behaving that shows a willingness to obey rules or orders.” In the LCC class PSF 12, or Beginning Judo, discipline is at the forefront of every class. As all enter and exit the mat before and after class, proper footwork and bowing are a must. Teacher Jason Riley, who goes by either “Jason” or “Sensai” in his classes, leads by example. From ushiro ukemi (frontwards rolling) to kesa katame (scarf hold) the class is very handson – literally. “We build people from the ground up. That’s
my philosophy about (judo),” Riley said about his teaching methods. The second day of this fall’s class began with students warming up doing various calisthenics. Afterwards, they worked on ukemi, or proper falling and rolling. The emphasis of ukemi is on avoiding shock to certain points of the body while still maintaining a defensive position. “We focus a lot on ukemi, which is falling, which is a necessity since we’ll be throwing each other,” Riley said. Eventually, the class covered various grabs and chokes. The entire back and forth within judo is a poetry of actions and reactions. Brianna Rood, a fine
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Beginning LCC judo students are instructed on proper headlock techniques.
arts major and a judo brown belt, is one of the students in the course.
“I think I was just interested in taking a martial arts class mostly because
my mom had done it,” Rood said. “She got into taekwondo when she
was about my age.” Rood said she been in judo for almost two years and is now seeking her second-degree brown belt. Though the class was only meeting for the second time this semester, everyone seemed intent on proper form and etiquette. Riley spoke about the rationale behind such discipline within judo. “It’s a martial art. It’s an Olympic sport, but Kano, the creator of it (judo), he did it for human development,” Riley said. After the class had ended, students bowed collectively and went their separate ways. Riley summarized learning and practicing judo by saying, “Anybody can get something out of it.”
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Spikers sweep KVCC; move record to 5-2 Richard Schenck Sports Editor
The LCC volleyball team improved its record to 5-2 record overall (1-1 in the MCCAA) with a win over Kellogg Community College Sept. 9 it the Stars’ home opener in the Gannon Gym. The Stars jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first game of the match, thanks to errors by Kellogg. The Bruins soon cut the lead to 7-6. LCC stretched its lead to 19-14 with some lengthy and unorthodox volleys that saw both teams covering the fringes of the hardwood. The first set belonged to LCC with a 25-20 win. In the second game, KCC turned the tables early jumping up 3-0, only to allow LCC to claw back and tie it up 6-6. “We had a bad play but (shook) it because we had the next one,” LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero said. “We can’t dig ourselves in a hole, so we got out of it.” LCC regained the lead 17-
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16 and never looked back, winning 25-21. LCC struck early and often once again racing out 8-2 to open up the third and final set. The foot stayed on the gas as LCC extended its lead to 14-6. Kellogg was never able to recover as the Stars won the final set 2517, sweeping the Bruins. LCC freshman Hannah Smith had a match-high 12 kills, followed by fellow freshman Meeshon Rogers with eight. LCC sophomore Michaela Miller led all players with 17 digs. KCC’s Grace Crawford was the next closest with eight digs. Quintero said notching the first conference win will continue her team’s early season momentum. “It’s a big boost. It definitely lays down where we can finish in the season,” Quintero said. The spikers were scheduled to travel to Benton Harbor Thursday, Sept. 11 to take on Lake Michigan College. Results can be found online at lcc.edu/athletics/volleyball.
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LCC’s Tresa Brake (12) and Meeshon Rogers (5) attempt to block a shot by KCC’s Rebecca Browning.
Athlete Spotlight: Michael Buffin
The Lookout’s sports editor, Richard Schenck, recently spoke with LCC men’s cross country freshmen Michael Buffin about his running exploits. A product of Grand Ledge High School, Buffin was a 2013 all-state runner and state qualifier for his high school. He was named as one of three captains for Lansing Community College for the 2014 season. Q. Why did you choose LCC for cross country and your education? A. “There was a few other schools I was looking at. When Coach (Jim) Robinson came and talked to me and said he would like me to run out here … he told me about the program and how good they were. I didn’t suspect LCC to be this good. Once I found out that they had a good running program and they were close to home, it just really caught my attention. So I came and checked it out and talked to some of the teammates and made my decision.”
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State for two years. I’d like to transfer there.” Q. What sparked your interest in cross country? A. “To be honest I did not like running. My sophomore year [of high school] I joined track late. My parents forced me to run and I realized I was pretty good at it and went from there.”
Q. What are your plans after LCC?
Q. When you are not running or attending class what are you doing?
A. “I want run here for two years and my plan is to run at Michigan
A. “I like being outside, hanging out with friends and working.”
— Laces Out —
We must learn from the Kiwis, heritage matters When I was 16, I ventured to New Zealand. It was there I came faceto-face with the native Maori and their Haka war dance. The roar of their warriors, with eyes that cut a hole right through my American perception, was truly an experience to behold. While watching the pregame for the FIBA Tournament game versus Team U.S., I was overjoyed to see the New Zealand “Tall Blacks” start the Haka in front of their opponents. The legendary “All Blacks” national rugby team also pay homage to the country’s indigenous beginnings before every game with the Haka. If you haven’t seen one I implore you to YouTube it. In packed stadiums
and courts spanning the globe, these men prepare themselves for “war,” displaying their ancestral intimidation. I thought to myself, “The Kiwis have such passion for where they started and still hold it close. Why haven’t we learned to do that?” Our history with our native people is not terribly different than that of the Maoris and New Zealanders. The difference is they have put it behind them, and
proudly display that heritage on the sporting global stage. Is it because their athletes are more humble? One could argue that after Andre Iguodala’s “Atown stomp” tweet after the game. Maybe our culture has yet to fully embrace what OUR natives have given us. It could be a multitude of reasons, but regardless that needs to change. We need to reach out to the REAL Americans and show that we genuinely care about who they are as a people, and we want to show that to the world. We as a country, should learn from the Kiwis and embrace our native heritage on the field, court, pitch, everywhere. tauawhi. whakamātakitaki. whakahīhī.
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ART Attack event reboots REO Town Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
Over 1,000 people stopped by REO Town to hear bands, grab a bite to eat or look at displayed art during the fourth annual ART Attack on Saturday, Sept. 6. This year’s art competition featured local artists teamed up with REACH Studio Art Center and the Lansing Parks Center. Trash cans lined the sidewalks as artists painted them, giving “trash” a whole new spin. The trash cans will be rolled into city parks next spring to be on display for everyone. This year’s winner of the art competition was the JiveOne5even Shirts Team from Lansing. According to Ryan Wert, president of REO Town Commercial Association, Art Attack is focused on raising awareness about REO Town as well as bringing art, comradery, fun, and music to the city. The event highlighted local bands, artists and vendors. Local bands performing included Squirrel Shaped Fish, Gifts or Creatures, Off the
Ledge, James Gardin, and The Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle. Lights & Caves guitarist Jason Marr filled in on bass for Off the Ledge. Marr said he always enjoys performing in this event. “I like being able to watch multiple types of art going on at the same time,” Marr said. “It’s cool seeing a bunch of different people come together.” According to Wert the event included many vendors. “We had two T-shirt vendors, a handful of fine art vendors, some suggestive cross stitching, craft and Mason coffee ... I think it was a pretty eclectic mix.” According to Wert, the event met the goals of the REO Town Commercial Association. “I think Art Attack did an excellent job of showcasing REO Town as an area where people are creating and experiencing art first-hand,” Wert said. “Our goal with the festival is to make a place where ideas are coming to fruition and things are being made.» LCC student Lim Xiong said she was glad
she checked out the event. “I was passing by in my car and saw a cute guy on stage so I stopped and ended up staying for three hours,” Xiong said. “It was awesome seeing the art and music.” Joshua Delgado has attended Art Attack all four years of its existence. He said that it is one of his favorite events held in Lansing every year. “I have a lot of friends here doing art and coming out, so it’s great for me to able to attend one event where I can come and interact with everyone.” Delgado said. Wert said the most rewarding thing for him is seeing everyone come together. “I think we’re always pleased to see our community come out to support the event, and really like watching everybody involved have a good time,” Wert said. “Every year I meet new neighbors who stumble across the event and it’s always great to see the excitement building in our neighborhood.” Wert said he is excited for what the future of REO Town will hold and
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Iris Thompson paints a trash can as a part of an art competition during Art Attack in Reo Town Saturday, Sept. 6.
thinks events like Art Attack are the first step in rebuilding the area. “I like to think of the
first Art Attack as sort of the unofficial reboot of the REO Town area,” Wert said. “We were
building momentum for several years before but it was a really important turning point for us.”
Museum makeover to make good impression Sarah Spohn A&E Editor 25,000 square feet. A dozen exhibits. Five senses. One building. Lansing’s Impression 5 Science Center has been providing a dynamic center for exploration and education for the past 40 years. Housed in a former lumber mill circa 1880, the building is currently undergoing renovations to better serve visitors. The first phase of construction will be funded by the folThree men are hard at work on the outer wall of the Impression 5 building. lowing foundations: Dart, the Joe D. Pentecost, Granger Foundation, Consumers Energy and AT&T. The main focus is to create a better guest experience. Laura Zeller, Impression 5 external relations supervisor, spoke about what changes visitors will soon be seeing. “It’s really about accessibility and creating a space that is comfortable and accessible to everyone,” Zeller said. “And also, utilizing all of the space that we have in the science center.” The science center is already Photos by Will Simon A depiction of the future Impression 5 building is shown here. massive, but following the con-
struction’s completion, it will be adding some 9,000 additional square feet. The old entrance by the River Trail and Riverwalk Theatre is shifting to allow for a wheelchair accessible entrance and moving Guest Services to the main floor. Some of the newly acquired space from this phase will then allow for a new exhibit. The new exhibit, funded by Delta Dental and named “Chew on This,” will allow students, visitors and families to explore oral health. Given the age of the building itself, there will also be improvements to create a brighter, fresh appearance on the interiors. The somewhat dark, dingy corners of the center will now let in more natural light, thanks to a brightened stairwell. Ongoing renovations will include an elevator and a new riverside entrance. Despite having a huge building to its name now, Impression 5 hasn’t always been a huge mecca for science exploration and exhibits. The idea for this non-profit organization started
out of the trunk of a car. Marilynne Eichinger founded Impression 5 in 1972. Zeller spoke about Eichinger’s role in how the museum came to be. “She really thought that informal education was real important and lacking,” Zeller said. “So she would take her car around to all these schools and put on demonstrations.” No matter what physical changes the center undergoes from renovations and expansions, the center will always remain true to its roots – education. “Science can be intimidating to a lot of kids,” Zeller said. “So our job, our mission here – is to make science accessible and fun and get kids interested.” Impression 5 is closed until Sept. 22 and is projected to reopen with normal hours and operations on Tuesday, Sept. 23. The center is located at 200 Museum Drive, across from the Lansing Center. For more information and renovation updates, visit https:// www.impression5.org/
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IN BRIEF Blues to take over Old Town Arts & Entertainment
Young Rising Sons performs at Mac’s Upcoming New Jersey indie pop group Young Rising Sons will play Mac’s Bar Sept. 16. The band’s first single “High” has seen success on SiriusXM Alt Nation and BBC
Radio. Grand Rapids’ Bennett and Lansing’s Rachel & Alex open the all ages show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $8. For more information, visit www.fusionshows.com
Young Frankenstein at Riverwalk Theatre “Young Frankenstein,” the pop culture flick, turned musical, is coming to Lansing’s Riverwalk Theatre on Sept. 18-21. The 1974 film, “Young Frankenstein,” comes to life’ in this wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Mary Shelley classic film from the comic genius of Mel Brooks. This show is filled with laughs and offers a raucous musical score — it’s just what the ‘doc-
tor’ ordered! PG13. The musical is by Mel Brooks, directed by Tom Ferris, and James Geer is the musical director. The show has a run time of two hours and 20 minutes. Tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for seniors/students and military. The Riverwalk Theatre is located at 228 Museum Drive in Lansing, MI. For tickets and more information, call 517-482-5700.
Zumbathon fundraiser on Capitol lawn The second annual Zumbathon at the Michigan State Capitol lawn will take place Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 to 12:30 p.m. The benefit features licensed Zumba instructors and raises money to fight neuromuscular disease. Licensed Zumba instruc-
tors are welcome to form a team and have a chance to lead a song at the event. There will be special recognition for the team that raises the most money. For more information, and to register, visit http://www2. mda.org/site/TR?fr_ id=12569&pg=entry
Got Heart exhibition to showcase art Geoph Aldora Espen & The Loft presents Lansing’s Got Heart: an Art, Music and poetry exhibition on Friday, Sept. 24. There will be live music by Stevie B and the Beast Toned, Mark D Beats, Taylor Taylor and
DJ Skullfetish. Open mic poetry is hosted by Ace Deville. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission for the all ages show is $2 in advance and $3 at the door. For tickets and more information, visit www.theloftlansing.com
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Lansing is about to be feeling real blue next week. No, the Blue Man Group isn’t coming to town (that’s in January), and it’s not the winter blues just yet. It’s the 2014 BluesFest and the impressive lineup is sure to draw the crowds into Old Town! The two-day free music festival brings national, regional and local blues acts to the intersection of Turner Street and East Grand River Avenue in Lansing’s Old Town. BluesFest began in 1994 as the OctoberFest with 92.1 alternative radio as the main sponsor. The event brought Kid Rock, Marcy Playground, Duncan Sheik and The Lash to the main stage. Now sponsored by Message Makers, and a host of other local businesses and organizations, including LCC Radio, the BluesFest brings out over 7,000 people. This year’s music according to MessageMakers President Terry Terry, is going to be the talk of the town. “We have an incredible, exciting, probably one of the best lineups we’ve had for BluesFest,” Terry said. “Every act is outstanding.” Some of the performers this year include Big Boss Blues Band, Frog & the Beeftones, Greg Nagy, Junior Valentine, Root Doctor, Marci Linn Band, and Twyla Birdsong. While many of the acts aren’t newcomers to the scene, they will be performing new songs to BluesFest audiences. Each artist will play an original
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Russ Green (left) plays harmonica with The BluesVille Revue during last year’s BluesFest on Sept. 21, 2013.
composition, one that a live audience has never seen before. The rain or shine music festival includes the best of the Capital City’s art galleries, unique retail stores all within steps of the two stages. Local food vendors will offer tastes of colorful ethnic and American food and beverages. Educational and acoustic activities also roundout the entertainment for
the festival goers. Performances by 89th Key, Blues Brawl Duo Winner Gina Garner and Brian Kandler, DANCE Lansing Community Dance Project will take place on the MICA stage. A free harmonica workshop for kids and a harper didgeridoo workshop will be available for future blues stars. Lansing residents can get to the festival by bike, boat, by car, or on foot.
Rock a nice helmet and elbow pads, and hop on the River Trail to avoid parking. By water, Lansing Metro Marinas is offering a taxi service Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. Boats leave the Lansing City Market and drop off at the Brenke Fish Ladder in Old Town. Rides are $1 per person. The festival runs 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19-20. For more info, visit www.oldtownbluesfest.com/
— The Unknown Spohn —
Vinyl spins its way back into music lover’s lives No matter how much I’d like to think I’m an old soul, or hippie at heart, I was born in the ‘90s. Yes, the 1990s. There are plenty of memorable moments in music history that I wasn’t alive for. Elvis Presley releasing his first single, “Heartbreak Hotel?” I wasn’t alive. A decade later, I still wasn’t around for the ’68 Comeback Special. When John met Paul and formed the Quarrymen? My mom wasn’t even born yet. American Bandstand’s debut on
American televisions? I’m sure it was a groundbreaking event, but can’t say I have any recollection of it. Again, before my time. I’ve always been behind on music fads.
When other kids were riding their bikes singing “Hit Me Baby One More Time,” I was singing “Surfin’ U.S.A.” When other kids asked for the new Backstreet Boys CD for Christmas, I was unwrapping my Aerosmith album. And just like the way the world turns, the music spins. And just like the way the world changes, the way we listen to music evolves. With the inception of Record Store Day brought about a new generation of vinyl lov-
ers. 11 year olds began lining up outside locallyowned record stores to wait in line for the release of the collectable One Direction album. And no matter how much fun I’ll make of those guys, they know how to market themselves. Major and many indie labels are re-releasing vinyl editions of high profile titles, and new greatest hits collections. Well, it looks like vinyl records are spinning their way back into music lover’s lives. Even us young peo-
ple. I’ve noticed a vinyl revival, even in bands composed of twentysomething’s. Chances are if you’ve been to a live show lately, you might have even seen one of your favorite albums pressed on vinyl. I even saw a band with their music on cassette tapes. I’m for reel. Maybe we have Macklemore to thank for inviting teenagers and college kids back into thrift stores. I mean, have you ever looked at a Volunteer of America’s music section? Gems!
Maybe it’s the quirky mom and pop record stores that kept doors open and turntables spinning despite the changing times that deserve our gratitude. People will always listen to music, whether it’s on a tape deck in a 95 Honda, a Walkman strolling down a boardwalk, or on an iPhone. Whether the resurgence of vinyl is in fact a temporary trend or not, any way you want to spin it — music will always be a big part of many people’s lives.
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V Album won’t be loved Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Maroon 5 debuted its fifth studio album, V, Tuesday, Sept. 2. New tunes Tuesday is one of my favorite days. I still physically go to the music store to get my hands on a tangible piece of music, in all of its shrinkwrapped glory. With little knowledge on the contents of the album, I gleefully bought V. The album opens up immediately with the radio single, “Maps.” (I’m searching for a song tonight/I’m changing all of the stations.) Sounds about right, since I’m still trying to find the Maroon 5 I’ve been listening to for the last 10 years. While cer-
tainly catchy, the song treads shallow. Maroon 5’s 2012 album, Overexposed, was a precursor to the temporarily washed up reality. The band has changed into an overexposed, overproduced pop outfit. Many of the tracks, though they certainly could be considered “polished,” auto-tuned to perfection, are nothing more than meets the surface. Frontman Levine is known for his crystal clear vocals. But on tracks like “In Your Pocket,” “Unkiss Me” and “Sugar,” it’s clear any emotion behind those crystal clear vocals was also wiped away clean. V is like hand sanitizer; designed to rid of any bit of dirt or grit that was once there. And for former Songs About Jane (2004) fans, yes, it’s going to sting. The third track, “It Was Al-
ways You,” eerily reminds me of an ‘80s song. Think synthesizers, keyboards, and new wave. And it no longer makes sense without the Flock of Seagull haircut. If anything though, this does sound like it could have been a Bside on their last album. The album rails on to the last track, “My Heart is Open,” featuring Gwen Stefani. The last blonde the band had worked with was Christina Aguilera on “Moves like Jagger,” and somehow, that hit skyrocketed to pop’s big leagues. The boy/girl back and forth just isn’t believable between the opposing octaves of Stefani and Levine. But hey, Stefani did teach us all how to spell banana back in the day, so thanks for that, hollaback girl. Despite the strange pair, the
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Maroon 5’s fifth studio album, V, was released on Sept. 2.
most off-putting fact is the placement of the track. Dead last. Take away Stefani, and you’ve got Levine singing with a piano. And it actually sounds familiar., the stuff fans know. But the seasoned Maroon 5 ear might not even make it to the last song without tossing the CD and their cookies. It might be hard to believe this
now mega-pop outfit labeled Adam Lavine, err Maroon 5 was once billed as pop rock, jazz fusion with a blue-eyed soul. But it’s the truth. And while the big, bold cinematic, overproduced fame can’t take away the success of the multi-platinum “Songs about Jane”- she will be loved. She will. But V will not.
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Shelby Schueller Staff Writer When I first saw the trailer for the movie “The Giver,” I couldn’t help but roll my eyes at what appeared to be yet another “teen dystopia set in the future” movie. I was reluctant to see it in theaters for fear of subjecting myself to two hours worth of a plot I had probably seen before in “The Hunger Games” and “Divergent.” After the previews, a “teen dystopia set in the future” movie was exactly what I saw. However, “The Giver” takes that genre in a different direction. Based on the book by Lois Lowry, “The Giver” takes place in a community ruled by a council of Elders that is devoid of individuality, free will and color. Instead of having families of their own, citizens are put into “family units” and assigned exactly two children. On each child’s 12th birthday, a Ceremony of Twelve is held in which the children are assigned his or her lifetime career. The main character Jonas (Brenton Thwaites) is called last and is assigned the position of “Receiver of Memory.” Jonas then becomes the apprentice of the current Receiver (Jeff Bridges), a wise old man who “gives” Jonas the memories of the pastboth good and bad. The memories explore foreign concepts such as
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The Giver was released in theaters on Aug. 15.
love, music, emotions, pain and war. They cause Jonas to resent his current society, and he takes it upon himself to change it. The movie had an interesting cast including Meryl Streep and a brief, barely recognizable appearance of Taylor Swift. But what dazzled me the most about this movie was its use of color. It literally becomes more colorful the more Jonas
learns. I found it enthrallingly symbolic, artful and at times a little disorienting. “The Giver,” while not as violent as other movies in the “teen dystopia” genre, provokes thoughts on what it really means to be an individual with emotions, joys—and yes, pain. It is a great film for those who enjoy a more philosophical point of view.
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— Just Jaimie —
Hot spots in Lansing I have lived in Lansing all of my life, so I have had a lot of time to find the best spots and things to do in and around the city. A lot of students are new to Lansing so I thought it would be beneficial to list some of my favorite activities to do in the area. The Loft: My first concert at The Loft was a folk band called Frontier Ruckus. The main themes were sweaters, beards and drunken women. That night I met one of my best friends, got to meet all the members of that band and had one of the best nights of my life. The Loft is one of my favorite places to go downtown. Concerts are held there all days of the week and feature all genres, including rap, heavy metal, alternative and electronic. The Loft is also close to LCC. It is located at 414 Michigan Ave., which is convenient for students. It’s a good place to meet friends, grab some drinks, and see amazing shows. For a complete list of upcoming artists at The Loft,
go to the loftlansing.com Mac’s Bar Monday Comedy Nights: Let’s face it; Mac’s Bar is not the cleanest place to be. Nor is it the most private. I found this out when I used the bathroom and the stall door swung open because it doesn’t work. But Mac’s Comedy Night every Monday is the place to be. It’s free, funny and, did I mention, it’s free? The lineup usually consists of 10 to 12 comedians, mainly from Lansing. I’ve never been disappointed going to comedy night. Even though it might look like I was crying, it was only tears from laughter, not sadness. Mac’s Bar is at 2700 E. Michigan Ave. Bangkok House: Just the
thought of Bangkok House is making my stomach rumble. Bangkok House has the best Thai food in Lansing, in my opinion. It’s located at 420 E. Saginaw St., so it’s a short walk from LCC. I go there on my lunch break but usually over eat and regret going there. Bangkok House is a delicious noodle wonderland. Lansing City Market: The City Market was one of the first places I had ever visited downtown. It’s a mix of a bunch of different vendors, including health food, fresh produce, a bar, a place to get massages that I spend too much time at, and more. There are also events always going on inside of the City Market. The City Market is one of my favorite places to shop around at between or after classes. It’s located at 325 City Market Drive, just across the Shiawassee Street Bridge from LCC’s main campus. To find out more information about the city market, go to http://www. lansingcitymarket.com/.
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Chill out with challenges Social media is powerful. It can connect us to long-lost people, different nations and virally spread awareness of a good cause in seconds. However, social media can also bring misinformation and trends that cater to the masses. This cannot be made clearer than with the current social media trend of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. I can already hear the jeers now ... but the Ice Bucket Challenge is for a great cause and already helped contribute over $50 million in donations. Let me say this right now, I am all for people donating to help a cause. That is not the issue. People are more concerned with a trendy social media movement than the actual cause. We live in a technological world where people have become self-absorbed. Things like selfies, YouTube and Instagram have created a very narcissistic society. Communication in this world is pretty much instantaneous. Unfortunately, with most social media move-
ments, people choose to volunteer full-force without doing their research into what they are actually contributing to or participating in. People who choose to pour a bucket of ice on themselves aren’t expected to donate. I have seen several acquaintances on Facebook who do the challenge and don’t donate. Why even do a challenge? To show you can do something wild and zany? There is a place for that, like Vine, YouTube or MTV’s Ridiculousness. I’m sure animal enthusiasts might care to know the money raised by the Ice Bucket Challenge does in fact go toward ALS research, but animal testing is used to help in the research development. Also those
opposed to stem-cell research should be aware that ALS uses these practices as well. Humans want to be a part of something. When something grows popular they latch onto that new fad for months until the next thing comes about. Don’t believe me, just take the Facebook app Bitstrips. This was a popular for about four months. Bitstrips infested Facebook like a flesheating plague; I couldn’t view my timeline without seeing someone’s cartoon likeness. The Bitstrips fame passed and social media needed something else to grasp a hold of. Enter the Ice Bucket Challenge. It saddens me that people need an excuse to try and be a good person. Do you think three years from now people will even care or pretend to care about ALS as much as they do now? If you want to donate to a charity, do it for the right reasons. Do research into the charity and make sure it is truly something you wish to donate to. Don’t be subjected to the masses.
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LCC offers services to help students succeed Let’s face it, being a student can be tough. To achieve a degree, students sometimes have to take classes that aren’t their most ideal choices, or are in areas of study in which they may struggle. Fortunately for these students, Lansing Community College offers services to help them through The Learning Commons.
Located in the Arts and Sciences Building in room 108, The Learning Commons is designed to assist LCC students in the areas of study where they need help. The Learning Commons offers walk-in services as well as weekly appointments with specialized tutors. Tutors are available to
Letter to the Editor Reader questions use of gun photo in previous issue of The Lookout Larry: First, I want to express my appreciation for your role as The Lookout’s adviser. The paper’s articles, pictures, and layout are great. I especially enjoy that the paper covers not only LCC, but the larger community; arts, sports, and other topics of interest, and I always look forward to seeing the new issue. Good work. However, I do want to share one thought about the Sept. 2 – 14 paper’s cover photo of two police officers pointing guns, essentially towards the reader. Given the increasing level of gun violence in Lansing, nationally, and internationally, should this really be the feature photo on the paper’s front page? I’m thinking of the national outrage about police & guns in Ferguson, Mo., and the growing concern about police departments inheriting US military equipment and weapons. Perhaps in these frightening times there are less violent and more informative ways to depict what the vast majority of public safety work entails, and the great job LCC does training on-campus and off-campus police. Thanks for your attention. Jeanne A. Donado, GPC Grant Development Coordinator Educational Resource Development Lansing Community College
assist students in all different walks of life. For those who struggle in subjects such as math, science and history, there is sure to be a tutor who can help with those specific needs. Tutoring through the Learning Commons is free of charge. Students who take advantage of the tutoring services can also
use laptops, textbooks and calculators at no cost. The Learning Common is a place where students can find a relaxed atmosphere with cozy furniture. It also has quieter rooms to help with study groups, or for students preparing for tests, quizzes and finals. We here at the Lookout believe that with the
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Hi Jeanne: First, thanks for the kind words about our paper. Secondly, I understand your concern about the gun photo. However the purpose of the story and photo were to show that LCC and Lansing police are working to protect people from harm. These are not criminals pointing guns. And I have not heard any other complaints from the LCC community in the past two weeks, so there doesn’t seem to be any outrage about police departments inheriting US military equipment and weapons in this area. I know the photo was a bit frightening, but hopefully it also caught readers’ attention enough so they would read the accompanying story. If they did, they could discover how hard LCC and Lansing Police are working to protect the LCC and Lansing communities. That was our staff’s intent. Sincerely, Larry Hook Adviser of The Lookout
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Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer Music filled the air of LCC’s courtyard Sept. 2 through 4 as representatives from different clubs and programs took part in Welcome Week 2014. The event kicked off Tuesday, Sept 2 with the Michigan Secretary of State’s mobile office on campus, as well as a distracted driver simulator. “I liked doing the distracted driving simulator,” LCC student Josh Ribun said. It was a really interesting to see how just sending one text could affect the way I drive.” Student D The Campus Resource erricka Sw ing takes the wheel Fair and Campus Scavfor a spin using a dru enger Hunt followed on nk driving simulator during We Wednesday, Sept. 3. Students LCC lcome We ek Sept. 2 got to learn about campus re- student Bryan Herrit . sources, clubs and more. said this event let him According to Student Life see more of the campus. event manager Joshua West, “This is my first year this event was a good way for so I didn’t know where students to learn about LCC’s anything was at,” Hercampus better. rit said. “But I have “The most common reaction learned a lot more beI have seen is students are sur- cause of Welcome Week prised at how much there is and being able to walk here at LCC for students, in the around.” form of support and resourcAccording to West the es,” West said. event was successful and LCC student Samantha Pfeif- met the goal of showing er said she really enjoyed the students what campus has event. to offer. “I thought it was a good way He said his favorite part to bring all the students to- was just participating in gether and to learn about the the fun. things offered to the students,” “I really enjoy being able Pfeifer said. “It was a helpful to engage and interact with way to get to know LCC a little such a large number of stubit better.” dents in such a short period e Wrapping up the activi- of time,” West said. s in front of th er fill out form nt pe ar C y ile ties on Thursday, and K Carpenter (left) Students Emily on Sept. 2. e Sept. 4 there was a fic of e at Secretary of St ile ob m Student Life open house in the department’s new location in the Gannon Building. It was a Throwback Thursday and a Spirit Day as well. West said Welcome Week brought more students into the new Student Life office. “We have also seen an increase in our online traffic and number of newsletter signups,” West Hundreds of students visited game and info said. booths on LCC’s Main Campus Se pt.
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3. Many won candy, piz za, water bottles and oth er prizes.