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Artful atmosphere created on campus Shelby Schueller News Editor This semester, students walking to class may have passed by patches of construction and wondered what exactly was being done. On Oct. 3, those questions were answered when LCC unveiled several new sculptures to
Photo by Brian Wells
“Education and Community,” designed by Jim Cunningham, reaches 30 feet above Shiawasse Street on LCC’s main campus.
the public. LCC students, staff and faculty, along with Lansing officials, gathered in the A&S Learning Commons, in view of a 30-foot tall sculpture of swirling red steel ribbon named, “Education and Community.” During the ceremony, LCC President Brent Knight praised the hard work of all who were involved in designing, fabricating and engineering the artwork. “Everyone who touched these sculptures made an extraordinary effort,” Knight said. “I’ll never forget it. It was always heartwarming. They all put their hearts and souls into this work. The pride of Lansing is part of every sculpture.” The sculpture project was funded through the Build Forward Initiative, designed to beautify campus and help LCC renovate key buildings and learning areas. Build Forward also included funds to renovate the A&S and Gannon buildings. LCC used a fraction of the money from the initiative to focus on public art. Fifteen sculptures were chosen out of many submissions from LCC students, faculty and alumni. According to Devon Bradley,
Photo by Brian Wells
From left, student artist Ryan Miller, LCC President Brent Knight, Student Representative Lakia Clark and Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero celebrate the unveiling of 15 new sculptures on LCC’s campus.
LCC’s interim public relations director, “Geometry,” an abstract piece located near the Administration Building, was the most expensive at $36,000. “Education and Community”
enjoyment but also are intended to be used for photography class projects and other educational art endeavors, according to
takes second place at $34,000. Third is “Elementary,” three 25-foot pencils near the Early Learning Children’s Community, at $24,000. The sculptures are for public
See Sculptures, page 3
Hundreds of photos capture Michigan’s beauty Shelby Schueller News Editor With the renovations of the A&S and Gannon buildings, the face of LCC has drastically changed the past few years. This change continues inside the Gannon Building, as over 300 photos of Michigan, mostly of nature scenes, are in the process of being installed. Photo by Brian Wells The collection contains about Photograph installation will be finished with the completion of 320 photographs of scenes from the new Gannon cafeteria.
all around Michigan. A few are of well-known buildings and structures around the state, including the Capitol, Comerica Park and The Mackinac Bridge. About 290 of the photos are already on display in areas on the second floor in Gannon. These areas consist of the Star Zone, as well as the hallway in between the Star Zone and Police and Public Safety. A portion of the collection is located in offices and employee
break rooms. The remainder will be hung in the hallway near the new cafeteria once construction is completed. David Siwik, LCC humanities instructor and co-project coordinator, said the collection is one of the largest on display for the public. He said the majority of the photos are meant to showcase the natural beauty of Michigan. See 300 pictures, page 3
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Knight. Brian Bishop, LCC art, design and multimedia professor, said the sculptures will spark creativity in students for years to come. “Creativity fosters creativity and so by being in a visual environment surrounded by creative stimulus is empowering,” Bishop said. “It’s empowering to our students; it’s empowering to our faculty.” “(The sculptures show) … freedom, creative exercise, risk-taking … all the things we want to encourage in
us here at LCC and in the community, it provides an intellectually fulfilling environment,” Bishop said. Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero expressed the impact the sculptures will make on Lansing as a whole. “Art simply speaks all languages. It brings us together. It unites,” Bernero said. “Lansing Community College has been vital to the city for decades, but it has never been more vital than it is today. This is a vital, vibrant part of the city now.”
IN BRIEF News
Applications being taken at new cafeteria Continental Services is hiring 55 to 60 part and full-time employees for the new cafeteria in the Gannon Building at LCC’s main campus. Students are encouraged to apply. Available positions include chef, cook, prep cook, cashier, shift supervisor and food handler. Most positions are Monday through Friday with a preparation
day on Sunday. Hours are flexible to fit employee’s schedules and wages are negotiable for experienced applicants. Interviews will be held at LCC’s main campus. To apply, email your resume to CSIresume@ continentalserv.com with the subject “LCC Food Court.” For more information, contact Todd Brannoch at b5brannt@ star.lcc.com.
LCC hosts awareness workshop Oct. 17 October is Domestic Violence month. To help spread awareness, a workshop will be held on Friday, Oct. 17 in room 244 of the Gannon Building on LCC’s main campus. The workshop is free and occurs from noon to 2 p.m. Sponsored by TriO, Counseling Services and the Women’s Resource/Returning Adult Program, the workshop will help
participants recognize warning signs of domestic and dating violence. Rachel Berzak from Eve’s House, a support service for victims of domestic violence, will host the event. Students, faculty and all members of the community are welcome. For more information, contact Lisa Haston at 517-483-1274 or at hastonl@lcc.edu.
Sculptures showcase former student’s designing skills Shelby Schueller News Editor The Oct. 3 sculpture unveiling was an exciting day for the college campus and Lansing. Ryan Miller, a former LCC student whose work was chosen to be fabricated into sculptures, couldn’t have been happier. Miller, 21, said he heard LCC administration was looking for students to submit sketched ideas for possible sculptures around campus. After bouncing ideas off of officials in the President’s Office, Miller submitted about a page and a half of thumbnail sketches, four of which were chosen to be fabricated. “I wasn’t really even expecting one, let alone four,” Miller said. “So I was very honored and happy to hear that.” “Elementary,” the largest sculpture Miller designed, is a 25-foot set of three pencils, each of a different size. This piece stands just outside of the Early Learning Children’s Community. Students with a passion for reading might enjoy, “Literature,” a stack of four limestone books located on the north side of the A&S building. “Pages,” is a limestone book open for all to see in between the TLC and Mackinaw buildings. Miller’s fourth sculpture is a set of three widely used math symbols. “Sigma, Infinity, Pi” is made out of aged copper and can be found near the Gannon building, across from
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“(The photographs) are an asset because they tell the story of the state in many ways and the many communities that make up the state,” he said. “That’s what all this photography is and that’s part of the reason we selected Michigan photographs.”
Photo by Brian Wells
Former LCC student Ryan Miller designed “Sigma, Infinity, Pi,” located in between the A&S and Gannon buildings
A&S. Miller received his Associate in Arts degree from LCC and now continues his education at Michigan State University. He said the sculptures are his way of leaving a mark on the LCC community. “I’m truly happy that (the
Over the summer, Siwik and Chris Schneiter, LCC photography instructor and co-project coordinator, were asked by LCC President Brent Knight to choose and display photographs that would help complete the atmosphere of the Gannon Building. The project is part of a campuswide art initiative, and was paid for through a portion of the money used for Gannon renovations. “I immediately jumped to work, Googling ‘Michigan Nature Photographers,’” Schneiter wrote in his curatorial statement. “What I found was astonishing and humbling. Not only were there a lot of photographers, but also the quality of the work was incredible.” Schneiter said each photo was carefully chosen out of thousands of submissions and provides unique aspects of photography techniques. The photos were installed in each area according to color schemes and space usage. According to Schneiter, of the 26 artists whose works were chosen,
sculptures) are up, and I really enjoyed my time at Lansing Community College,” Miller said. “This is really a way for me to leave a physical aspect that will be here for years to come. “It really rounds out my experience here at the college and I’m grateful for that.”
three of them – Howard Smith, Misty Minna and Schneiter himself – are current LCC instructors. He said many of the other artists are past students, alumni or have some other connection to the college. According to Siwik, the final stage of the project is to install scan-able QR codes strategically near photos. The QR codes will take users to a page containing information about the photographer. LCC student Alfred Labrecque said the photos improve the Gannon Building visually. “I think it’s a pretty good surprise to see really good art as you walk through the hallways,” Labrecque said. “The nature ones are my favorite.” Labrecque said the art might be able to keep students’ minds and eyes open as they walk to class. For more information about the photos, email Chris Schneiter at schne52@email.lcc.edu. For information about the procurement process, email David Siwik at siwikd@lcc.edu.
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LCC student mentored by art teacher Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief
No matter how talented an individual may be, there’s someone that can help them improve on inherent gifts. LCC student Danielle Smith has been fortunate enough to find her artistic mentor in her teacher, Mina Greco Hall. Smith is currently working toward a degree in graphic design, but her true passion is painting. Through her painting, Smith met Greco Hall. Smith said she considers meeting Greco Hall fate. Their relationship help set her further on a path of becoming a successful artist. “I met Mina through regulars (customers) when I was a server at Cracker Barrel,” Smith said. “I was showing them what I was drawing and painting and she knew of Mina, who she was taking lessons through her.” The student called her
and brought some of her works, and Smith said the two immediately hit it off. Smith’s teacher, Greco Hall, is quite the accomplished artist. She was born and raised in Italy, where she studied art in Taranto and in Milano. She has had exhibits at the Louvre, in Paris, as well as exhibits in Budapest, Hungary. Greco Hall has received several accolades for her works, including receiving a bronze medal from the President of Italy. She also wrote a self-published autobiography about her artistic travels. Through her guidance, Smith has been classically trained on the art of oil painting. Smith is the youngest student who has been trained by Greco Hall. “She has a very old style of teaching that I understand well if she doesn’t like something,” Smith said. “‘Take off,’ is all you hear ‘till you get it perfect.’
Photos courtesy of Danielle Smith
Lansing Community College art student Danielle Smith (above) created several unique paintings of various lighthouses and landscapes.
“She has improved my art by taking me to her shows with her as well as introducing
me to the Michigan Art community that will help for the rest of my career,” Smith added.
Smith said she hopes the demand-for-perfection-guidance of Greco Hall will lead to her
works being displayed in galleries and shows just as her mentor’s pieces are.
LCC celebrates Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Chelsea Allen Staff Writer Many are aware that October is Breast Cancer awareness month. However few are aware that it is also National Hispanic/Latino Heritage month. From Sept. 15 through Nov. 13, the ancestry and culture of such countries as Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic are being highlighted at Lansing
Community College. LCC counselor Monica Del Castillo explained her knowledge of the event. “National Hispanic Heritage month is a time to celebrate the rich diversity of Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S.,” Del Castillo said. “While we all share a common language (Spanish), our cultures, food and traditions are quite different.”
According to Del Castillo, the goal of the Multicultural Committee at LCC is to broaden the scope of cultural awareness by highlighting the Caribbean countries, such as Cuba and the Dominican Republic, through films, music and a travel log. The Multicultural Committee is hosting a three-film event that highlights the rich diversity on campus.
The first two films have already been shown. The third and final film of the series, “Cuba, the Pearl of the Caribbean,” will occur Thursday, Nov. 13 in room 244 of the Gannon Building from 6 to 7:45 p.m. All are welcome. In addition, LCC faculty members Del Castillo, Michelle Detering and Jeff Janowick will share stories about traveling to the “forbidden island that is
Cuba.” Del Castillo expressed how she is celebrating National Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month. “I am celebrating my cultural heritage by telling my story in the form of a travel log - an immigrant’s story that is sure to enlighten you and entertain you,” Del Castillo said. LCC student Tyler Green said he is excited to attend one of the
events to celebrate with others in the community surrounding him. “I think that it will be a great time getting to hang out and watch a film that really ties in the whole meaning behind the celebration of this month,” said Green. For more information about the events, visit lccstarpower.tumblr. com/post/98420470261/ hispanic-latino-heritagefilm-events .
EMSS department prepares for emergencies Jaimie Bozak Staff Writer When there are emergencies on campus, LCC’s Emergency Management and Safety Services Department has students covered. The EMSS Department is located adjacent to the LCC Police and Public Safety Office in the Gannon Building. Employees are trained to be prepared for any emergency situation, from
tracking the weather to making sure all the fire alarms work throughout buildings. According to EMSS Director Tom Helms, the EMSS is made up of two full-time employees, one student employee, one parttime safety officer and five bus drivers. The department covers all of LCC’s campuses. “We are responsible for keeping LCC’s campuses a safe place to learn and work,” Helms said. “This in-
cludes maintaining campus safety systems, building fire alarm and suppression systems, fire extinguishers, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and many other behind-the-scenes systems that keep our employees and students safe.” Helms said his biggest duty is to be prepared at all times for any situation. “I am constantly working to ensure the LCC community
is prepared in the event of an emergency,” Helms said. “To accomplish this the EMSS department offers trainings and handout materials to the LCC community.” Kristie Mackie is the EMSS health & safety officer for LCC. “It is my job to educate our LCC community about safe working and learning practices to minimize potential injuries and risk,” Mackie said. According to Helms
students should know the EMSS is there to keep them safe while they are at school. “We take care of the things very few people think about so they can focus on their education,” Helms said. “Even though we are behind the scenes, we make a daily effort to ensure their learning environment is as safe as possible.” Helms said the most important role in safety are the students themselves.
“We cannot do it alone; safety and preparedness is a personal choice as well.” Helms said. “If students observe an unsafe practice or environment on campus, they should report it to us.” To find information on the EMSS Department, go to lcc.edu/ emss. Send an email to mackiek@star.lcc. edu to report any potential emergencies on campus.
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LCC preseason softball in full swing Morgan Madden Freelance Writer
Fall is here. In the American sports world, that means football and playoff baseball. For LCC, it means preseason softball. It may seem somewhat unorthodox to the casual observer; having a preseason for softball in the fall. According to LCC Head Coach Marc Kibby, it’s about taking advantage of opportunities to improve. “The rationale is that we are given 10 dates,” Kibby said. “That allows us to get our freshmen oriented; to get them game experience and to get an idea of positions.” Kibby is in his fourth season as LCC’s head softball coach. Last season, the Stars finished second in the MCCAA Western Division and were district runners-up. However praiseworthy his achievements are, Kibby has a bigger
File photo by Brooke Burns
The Lansing Community College softball team holds its preseason softball workouts at Ranney Park, located near the Frandor Shopping Center in Lansing.
picture in mind when scheduling preseason opponents. “There is a correlation between the schools we play and where our kids might end up,” he said.
This past weekend, LCC took on the likes of Wayne State University and Michigan State University. Though the Stars dropped both matchups, the experience was well worth
it, according to sophomore psychology major and team captain Neena Brockway. “It’s honorable. Not a lot of kids get to play college ball,” Brockway said. “We got to
compete; not just play them.” Though some may be intimidated playing Division I and II schools as a community college, Brockway is anything but.
“It’s exciting. It’s nerve-racking,” she said. “However, we want to compete against big-caliber schools.” As with any preseason slate, the goal is to prepare for success in the regular season. By scheduling bigger opponents, LCC can adjust to tougher competition without harming league standing. Simultaneously, a fall preseason allows for competition in the fall, winter workouts, and then full preparation for the spring regular season. Though it’s only the preseason, Brockway said she has lofty goals for the upcoming regular season. “We want nationals,” she said. “We want to win it all. LCC is working hard for that.” The Stars round out their fall preseason schedule a game against Delta College on Sunday, Oct. 19 at Ranney Park in Lansing.
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Lady harriers second in invitational
Rich Schenck Sports Editor
The LCC women’s cross country team had a very strong secondplace showing out of 19 teams at the Lansing Invitational Oct. 3 at Grand Woods Park in Lansing. The lady harriers were just a hair away from winning the team competition with 66 points, losing to Siena Heights, which scored 64. LCC freshman Kayla Kraft continued her surprising results in 2014, winning the meet of 181 runners with a time of 18:45. Sophomore Allison Dible was next to finished for LCC in seventh with a time of 19:23. LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said he has been impressed with Kraft’s performances as of late. “Kayla just keeps impressing me with her talent, her hard work, and her in-race toughness,” Robinson said. “She won it going away. She led every step of the way. For a freshman that’s saying something.” Robinson explained, as with the men’s race, the women encountered challenges on a usually fast course. “This year the course had standing water on
Photos by Brian Wells
LCC harriers Alyssa Abendroth (left) Kayla Kraft (center) and captain Allison Dible (right) compete at Grand Woods Park on Friday, Oct 3.
it; it was muddy,” he said. “It wasn’t a fast course; normally our home course is a pretty fast course.” With the regional meet fast approaching, Robinson said he doesn’t plan to make any wholesale
changes to practice. “Our approach clearly is getting good results,” he explained. “As the season progresses, you change phases of training. In terms of altering our strategy, it’s pretty clear the kids under-
stand what we’re trying to do.” Having had top results for the team that last few meets, Kraft said even she is surprised with her performances. “I’ve felt really good,’”
she said. “I’ve actually done better than I expected. I didn’t think I’d be doing as well as I am.” Kraft explained that prior experience before her LCC career, as well as training regularly at
Grand Woods, attributed to her success. The lady harriers will travel to Muskegon for the Jayhawk Invitational Oct 10, before coming home to host the NJCAA Region XII Meet on Oct 25.
LCC men have strong showing at home meet Rich Schenck Sports Editor The LCC men’s cross country team proved once again why it is the top-flight community college squad after a thirdplace finish out of 20 teams at the Lansing Invitational Oct 3, held at Grand Woods Park in Lansing. As has been the story of the 2014 season, the harriers were the highest placing community college at the event, finishing with 86 points. They trailed only GLIAC powerhouse Grand Valley State (47 points) in first and Calvin College of the MIAA (69 points) in second. LCC sophomore Stephen Merchant led the way for the Stars, finishing sixth out of 197 runners with a time of 26:09 minutes. Sophomore Tony Vermilye was next for LCC, finishing 13th with a time of 26:26. LCC Head Coach Jim Robinson said he was very pleased with all his runners, as they performed exceptionally well at their first home meet of the
2014 season. “I thought we did great. I really couldn’t be more pleased,” he said. “We had a lot of guys run their personal bests.” Robinson said yet again course conditions were less than optimal, with standing water and mud awaiting the runners. The harriers run the course at Grand Woods one or two times a week during practice. That familiarity no doubt played a crucial factor in contributing to personal bests across the board. Robinson explained there is a pride among this team, as any team, in hosting a competition. “We train there; we talk about it being our home course,” he said. “We’re not going to let anyone come in here and show us up on our home course.” Sophomore captain Tim Young said coming home to Lansing for a competition is a nice change of pace. “Our home course is always a fun course to run at,” Young
said. “We travel quite a bit, so to finally settle into a course we know how to run is a very nice opportunity.” As a runner, Young explained, course familiarity gives a huge advantage on the competition. With regionals returning to Grand Woods on Oct. 25, he said he expects more top flight running before nationals. “Knowing the course gives us a big advantage,” Young said. “Being able to know how far it is to the finish from where you’re at is a big mental confidence boost.” With the end of the season lurking closer, Young also talked about workouts getting a little bit easier to allow the runners’ bodies more rest time to ensure maximum performance. The LCC harriers were scheduled to run the Jayhawk Invitational in Muskegon on Oct. 10, their last regular season competition of the 2014 season. Results can be found at www. lcc.edu/athletics.
Photo by Brian Wells
LCC sophomore Steven Esders leads a group at the Lansing Invitational Oct 3.
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Gritty win propels No. 20 LCC spikers It wasn’t the most glamorous victory in the history of the game, but the LCC volleyball team gutted out a 25-19, 25-23, 25-7 defense of the Gannon Gym against Lake Michigan College on Oct 7. With that victory, the Stars improved their record to 17-4 overall and to 7-3 in the MCCAA. The win left the LCC in third place in the MCCAA Western Conference. LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero acknowledged the less than spotless performance. “We didn’t play our best, but we came out on top,” she said. “A win is a win.” The Stars, 20th ranked nationally, are gearing up for post-season play. Their latest win secured a spot in the 2014 District 12 qualifier. “We’re gearing up for it, anticipating on going to the NJCAA Tournament
which is top-three in the league, as well as regionals which is top-five,” Quintero said. With LCC’s drastic turnaround from 2013, Quintero admitted that conference rivals have taken notice, making adjustments accordingly. “Different teams have definitely took note on us; you need to watch out for the new Lansing,” she said with a smile. “(They) know we are gunning. We’ve come prepared and it shows.” This season is especially sweet for the sophomores who endured a less than ideal 2013 campaign. Quintero said she has noticed the rise in morale. “They’ve definitely embraced it. They finally feel their work has paid off,” she said. LCC freshman Dayjah Stewart, who is third on the team in total blocks with 41, explained that
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ugly wins against less talented squads are vital. “They’re probably more important than the hard games, because you have to perform against the small teams,” she said. Stewart, along with Quintero, has noticed the change of in-game tactics by opponents. “When we get ready to play them, they adjust when it comes time for the second game. They try to prepare for us, but it usually doesn’t work,” Stewart said, cracking a smile. LCC was scheduled to begin a two-game road trip Oct. 9 against Ancilla College, then will travel to Kalamazoo Community College on Oct. 14. The spikers’ last home game will be the “Pink Game” Oct. 16 against Muskegon Community College. Both teams will wear pink to support the awareness of Breast Cancer.
Athlete Spotlight: Hannah Smith
LCC Sports Editor Richard Schenck spoke to freshman volleyball player Hannah Smith. The Charlotte High School product, who plays libero, is first on the team with 3.3 points per set.
Q. What is your first impres-
sion of LCC?
A.
“It is really good. It is a lot better than I anticipated. I am definitely glad to be on the team.”
Q. Have you noticed a dif-
ference between high school and college volleyball?
A.
“The blocks are a lot bigger. It is a lot faster too.” Photo by John Burkheiser
Q. What convinced you to start volleyball? A. “In Charlotte we’ve always been kind of competitive with volleyball. I’ve always just really enjoyed it.”
Q. What advice from your high school coach have you taken to LCC? A. “I’ve taken all his fundamentals he taught me, all the teamwork he taught
me, and the leadership he taught me. I have carried everything he has taught me.”
Q. What’s next after LCC? A. “I don’t know what I really want to do for my major yet. But I hope to play volleyball again somewhere else.”
Q. What do you do in your free time? A. “I work a lot. There is no free time, really.”
Photo by Brian Wells
LCC’s Karen Sidge (14) goes up for a block against GRCC’s Jenna Karel during their match Sept. 30 in the Gannon Gym.
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Sports serve greater purpose for ‘Pink’ In the last issue of The Lookout I bit a chunk out of professional sports for a lack of sensitivity to serious issues that plague our society. As easy as it is to find something negative to rant about in the world of sports, but you can just as easily find something to “restore faith in humanity.” While I watched the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football Oct. 6, I witnessed something that for me, stuck in my head and still resonates. I watched a survivor of breast cancer sing the national anthem while surrounded by fellow survivors wearing jerseys and waving pink pompons. My family has been fortunate enough to not have to face the monster that is breast cancer. Some aren’t so lucky. Every October I see professional, amateur and college athletes playing the sport they love while wearing that ever-so-noticeable pink. The amount of money
raised and the awareness raised because of these endeavors is mindboggling. It doesn’t matter if we are fans, coaches, players or even equipment managers. It is the unwritten duty of decency to do what we can to make life better for all of us. In America, sports are as good as any platform to show that we as a people can make a difference. LCC volleyball will be holding its “Pink Game” for its last home game of the season on Thursday, Oct. 16. Both teams will wear pink in honor of those lost, those fighting and those who have won against breast cancer. They want to make sure people don’t forget that
this isn’t just a once-ayear deal. Now I’ve heard people say that breast cancer awareness is purely a publicity stunt by the conglomerate of professional sports to make money selling pink apparel and to convey the message that they care. I would be naive if I said there wasn’t a little bit of truth to that. But it had to start somewhere; it had to start with someone feeling genuinely affected by this horrible tragedy. This is a real issue that needs to be taken head on. When I go to my yearly October NFL game, you won’t be seeing me in my team’s colors as I would normally. I will proudly be wearing the one team color that knows what people have been through, what people are going through, and what the future holds. So next time there’s a 5K, or a local game that’s supporting the cause, put on your pink and display it proudly in solidarity for those affected. I know I will.
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Arts & Entertainment Potter Park gets Spooky for holiday
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Around 100 people joined together, despite chilly temperatures, to celebrate Plaidurday at Cooley Law School Stadium on Oct. 3.
Common threads connect Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Lansing locals celebrated Friday Oct. 3 with a little bit of fun and a whole lot of plaid. Despite cool, rainy weather, around 100 people sported plaid prints at Cooley Law School Stadium in celebration of the worldwide holiday. Even Big Lug showed up, donning a nice big plaid print shirt for the occasion. The event assembles people who have an appreciation for all things plaid to take photos in iconic locations. Participants wore anything from plaid shirts, to scarves, to hats and ties, and even a plaid dog collar for Lansing Goes Plaid 3.0 This praise to the pattern began locally. MSU
Grad Justin (Bugsy) Sailor is behind the whole day. “It started in 2010 when I was working at Traction in Lansing,” Sailor said. “My co-workers kind of started giving me grief because I was wearing so much plaid.” The advertising/sociology graduate decided he would embrace it. A little bit of teasing soon led to an even bigger amount of plaid. “The word plaidurday sort of just came to mind first and I was like, ‘Well, maybe I can make a whole holiday around this whole thing and run with it,’” Sailor said. “There wasn’t really anything like that at the time for plaid, so I just went with it.” 2011 was the first plaidurday celebration. The celebration is nothing
more than inviting people to come together for family fun, a few laughs and an overall good time, all while looking dashing in a nice print. Social media has helped the holiday become even more popular. Plaidurday has reached much farther than the Capital City in which it started. “Over the years, one of the biggest Plaidurday fans is in Singapore,” Sailor said. “Here, it’s kind of reached a larger and larger presence; a little bit globally and a lot from coast to coast.” While Sailor can be found wearing plaid nearly five out of seven days, he also designs T-shirts for a living. Owner of Yooper Steez, an Upper Penninsula clothing and lifestyle brand.
Originally from Baraga, Mich., Sailor just recently returned to his high school to speak in honor of the hipster print holiday. A part from the photo, a gallery exhibit titled “They are All about Plaid,” is on display at MICA Gallery in Old Town. Sailor said it’s ideas like that which show the versatility of the print. “It shows all the things you can do with a plaid holiday, more than just wearing plaid,” Sailor said. Perhaps Lansing organizer Melik Brown summed up the plaidtastic event best. “Thanks to Bugsy, Plaidurday is a pretty big deal,” Brown said. “All in the name of fun and because we are all connected by a common thread.”
Boo at the Zoo returns to Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19 and 25-26. Little ghouls and boys can enjoy spooktacular fun. Activities will be available for the whole family including crafts, a straw maze, live animals, hayrides and the Boo Tunnel haunted house. Guests are encouraged to dress in costumes.
Admission is $4 for adult residents of Ingham Countyand $10 for non-residents. Admission for children is $2. Additional Boo at the Zoo tickets can be purchased for $3. These tickets include a cup of cider, donut, trip through the Haunted Boo Tunnel and a hayride. For more information, visit www.potterparkzoo.org
Sign language group to perform on campus SYNC is a performed and synchronized expression of popular musical hits in American Sign Language and is presented by LCC’s own Sign Language Program students and
alumni. The event takes place on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $8 at the door. For more information, contact Ashleigh Taylor at 517-483-1012.
Breast Cancer Month celebrated with desserts Townsquare Media Lansing and Pioneer Sugar present the first annual Battle of the Batter at Pink Dessert wars. The event takes place Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the MSU University Club. Thirty MidMichigan area bakeries, caterers, pastry shops and restaurants will compete for prizes and awards with their edible pink ribbon sweets. Competitors will be eligible for the Judge’s and People’s Choice Award.
Those in attendance will be able to test the desserts and vote for their favorite, to be awarded a radio advertising package from Town Square Media. Tickets are $10, $2 of which will benefit Susan G. Komen Mid-Michigan. Tickets can be purchased at all Townsquare Media Lansing radio station websites and at TicketFly.com. For more information, contact Jennifer Taylor at 517-887-3255.
First Broadway play of season arrives at Wharton Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Boy meets girl. Girl changes boy’s world. While the story has been told before, it’s never been quite like this before. ONCE, the Tony Award winning musical, is coming to the Wharton Center Tuesday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 19. Based on the 2007 film of the same name, ONCE is a tale of life and love. Wharton Center Public Relations Manager Bob Hoffman spoke about the upcoming musical. “It tells the tale of a Dublin street musician who is about to give up on his dream when a beautiful, young woman suddenly takes an interest in his love songs,” Hoffman said. While the romantic comedylike lines have been heard before, the way they are delivered is truly unique. There is no hidden
pit orchestra playing the music. It is the actors on stage playing instruments themselves. “It really features an impressive ensemble of actors and musicians who play their own instruments on stage,” Hoffman said. Also unique is what is offered even before the actors take the stage. There’s a pre-show jam session beginning 15 minutes before the advertised time. “The pre-show performance consists of a variety of musical numbers performed on stage by the cast,” Hoffman said. And even better yet, the audience is invited on stage to purchase nonalcoholic beverages from the bar. LCC students can purchase a student ticket for $25 with an ID. For more information, show times and tickets, visit www. Photo courtesy of Wharton Center Media whartoncenter.com or 517-432ONCE, the Broadway musical love story, will be at the Wharton Center in East Lansing Oct. 14 to 19. 2000.
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Backup singers: Living in the shadows of superstardom Their voices have been on the radio for decades. Their stories, however, often went untold. Until now. O s c a r w i n n i n g documentary “Twenty Feet from Stardom,” directed by Morgan Neville, shines the spotlight on the triumphant and heartbreaking stories of female backup singers. Lives spent in the shadows of superstardom, just steps away from hugely successful musicians. But the thing is, the level of the talent these ladies bring on stage is just that of a superstar. Recently, I went to a screening of “Twenty Feet from Stardom,” as part of a Digital Arts, Film and Television (DAFT) fundraiser at Imagine Theater in Royal Oak. Always proud to support the Michigan arts, I gladly took my reserved seat in the theater. The film was produced by Doug Blush, a metro Detroit native. Following the screening, he gave a Q & A alongside three local back-up singers. To hear their reactions to the film, and the amount of footage the film accumulated – over 700 hours, was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Seriously, this film is great, but to hear more about it, first hand rather than on the “Special Features” tab on the DVD Main Menu, was my favorite part. Following the screening and Q & A was an exclusive V.I.P. afterglow, and concerts from Barbara Payton, Thornetta Davis and Gia Warner. All three Michigan backup singers shared quick stories and songs with an accompanying band. If anyone in that room was questioning the true talent of the ladies, this put those apprehensions to rest. I felt honored to be in the same room as them. When I got a chance to talk personally with them, I seriously felt like a big-time reporter. Even a little star struck, as a matter of fact. Some of these ladies had sung, side by side, with Bob Seger. Let’s just say I’m a fan, I’m even sitting here writing this in a “Rock and Roll Never Forgets” T-shirt. I can only say good things about this film, DAFT, who puts on the Michigan Student Film Fest each year, and the evening. Everything about that night was special. It didn’t matter if you were an aspiring singer, or amateur filmmaker. If you had passion about something, you felt everything that movie was intended to make you feel. I left the film thinking about my future, something I often laugh off. Thinking about bigger, better things, realizing the opportunities that are out there; but more importantly, realizing I can do them. Who’s to say that I can’t? Who’s to say I won’t? The future shines brightly, after all, stardom is just a mere 20 feet away.
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Local jazz comes to life at LCC’s Dart Auditorium
Michael Steibel Freelance Writer
The LCC Jazz Band, directed by Jon Gewirtz, played a unique set of songs at Dart Auditorium Oct. 5. The entire program, performed by students, community members and a faculty quartet, was either written or arranged by a local composer. The audience was invited to witness an original composition come to life. Musical ideas were put in the hands of other musicians and the concert goers watched it develop live. Shawn Bell is one of the newest additions to the LCC music department. He is a trombone instructor and composer for the LCC Jazz Band. “My favorite part about being a writer is putting it together,” said Bell. “Sometimes work shopping it, and sometimes just … Here it is.” However, music takes on a different role when put into the hands of the musicians. During the first part of the program the LCC Jazz Band had its way with Bell’s composi-
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LCC Jazz Band students, directed by Jon Gewirtz, perform relaxing melodies Oct. 5. Many of the songs were written and arranged by local composer Shawn Bell.
tions. One of Bell’s more intimate pieces took the audience through an escapade of melodies titled, “Hymn for the Lovers.” This was among the LCC Jazz Band bass player Will Schneider’s favorites. “There is a lot of space to move on Hymn,” Schneider said. Bell gave some insight as to what he needed to be prepared for that after-
noon. “We (Jon Gewirtz and I) had to elongate some sections; make opportunity for soloists,” Bell said. “But the actual nuts and bolts of the arrangements had stayed the same.” No matter who the players were, the music didn’t skip a beat. After a brief intermission the journey continued with the LCC Faculty Jazz quartet a.k.a. Layers.
Playing a mix of originals and arranged, Bell’s professionalism as a composer was evident. Breathing a new life into Al Green’s song, “Let’s Stay Together,” it hit hard as Bell catered the melody line through his trombone. Green’s feel-good song was an appropriate ending for the performance. Listeners left with a satisfied Sunday afternoon of live jazz.
Comedian leaves crowds in stitches Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer As the comedy scene in Lansing grows in popularity each week, local comedian Pat Sievert’s following grows with it. Sievert has been doing stand-up comedy for two and a half years. He is a regular performer at Mac’s Bar Monday Comedy Night, as well as Comedy Night at The Green Door Lounge. Both bars are located on Michigan Avenue, a couple of miles east of Lansing Community College’s main campus. Sievert said he was inspired to try stand-up when he was younger. “I was always a fan,” Sievert said. “I would watch Comedy Central for hours after school when I was growing up. I think the exposure to a lot of comedy taught me what I like and gave me the itch to try it.” By day, Sievert works an office job. He said comedy is something he does on the side for fun. “Work is very supportive of what I do,” Sievert said. “I am kind of quiet and keep to myself a lot, so a lot of people at work were surprised to know that I do stand-up.” According to Sievert, Mac’s Bar is his favorite place to perform and it is where he has performed the most. “I showed up at the first show
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Local Comedian Pat Sievert does stand-up at Mac’s Comedy Night on Monday, Oct. 6.
and did a set for six people and only had five minutes,” Sievert said. “Eventually I started writing more, crowds started getting bigger, and we had regulars show up every week.” Besides Mac’s, Sievert has performed in more than a dozen locations in Michigan and Ohio. Sievert said he is not a comedian who can just sit down and start writing jokes. His joke process is slower and he takes a lot of time to work on one joke.
“I like to talk about my life,” he said. “I also like absurdist comedy, and have hobbies and interests that are considered nerdy. A good set from me will touch on all three of those areas.” MSU student Josh Linkowski said Sievert is his favorite comedian and he looks forward to seeing him every week. “Pat Sievert is a comedy genius; his jokes are well thought out, and very smart and witty,” Linkowski said. “I like that Pat doesn’t seem like a guy who’d do stand-up, but then when he does it, you know he has a future in doing it.” LCC student Jessie Vinachi said going to comedy shows like the one at Mac’s is a good way to meet the talent in Lansing. “Pat Sievert is a prime example of all the local talent in Lansing,” Vinachi said. “He’s very good at what he does.” Despite Sievert’s success in doing stand-up, he said it is still natural for him to be nervous before shows. “I think there is always that fear,” he said. “You don’t know the people in the crowd, you might offend them without meaning to, and they might not be into your type of humor. “Ultimately you just have to not worry about it, do your jokes, and hope for the best.”
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Yorke releases free album to public Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief Thom Yorke is a renaissance man. Over the 20-year span of his music career, Yorke keeps finding new ways to evolve his music. Whether with his band Radiohead, his side project Atoms of Peace with bass guru Flea, or his electronic solo career, Yorke always has a way of keeping fans on their toes. On Sept 21, images teasing a white album appeared on Yorke’s Tumblr page. Fans soon started to speculate if Yorke had an album release in the works. Just five days after tantalizing fans with album images, Yorke surprised everyone by releasing his new solo album, entitled Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes, as a download through Bit Torrent. Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes is
what you expect coming from a Yorke solo album. He further carves his niche into electronic music, as he is inspired by such artists as Aphex Twin and Flying Lotus. The album starts with the song “A Brain in the Bottle,” with Tron-like bleeps and boops resonating in the background, accompanying by Yorke’s melodic harmonies. “Truth Ray” is introduced by the sound of distorted organ pipes slowly interluding into a subtle drum kick. Yorke’s melancholy lyrics follow: “I know I have lost everything with the dust in your eyes and in your head.” “Pink Section” begins with a fuzzy distorted introduction reminiscent of Trent Reznor’s “Downward Spiral” years. Yorke then applies a moody piano atmosphere slowly morphing from melodic to haunting.
The song “Interference” takes a break from the upbeat nature of the album. Flickering raindrop keyboard strokes are accompanied by the lyrics, “We stare into each other’s eyes like jackals, but I don’t have the right to interfere.” “Nose Grows Some” spawns an eerie distortion of hums and whistles in the backdrop fading into a steady beat of a recordneedle-like-sound where Yorke harmonizes. There is a little bit of everything for a fan of Yorke in this album. Fans of Radiohead will hear songs similar, while others might make comparisons to his Atoms of Peace project. This second solo effort by Yorke is sonically and experimentally superior to its predecessor, The Eraser. He has taken Photo from pitchfork.com a page from his influences and Yorke’s new album received over 400,000 downloads within its added his own Yorke tweaks to first day of release. provide a unique sound.
‘Runner’ leaves loose ends Richard Schenck Sports Editor Undoubtedly with the release of “The Hunger Games saga,” the desire for more movies with an apocalyptic, winner-take-all future seems to be Hollywood’s recent cash cow. “The Maze Runner” delivers on the yearning of movie goers, but displays the story in a more relatable sense but with a dash of fantasy. With the opening sequence watchers will encounter a young man named Thomas, lifted by a freight elevator into this seemingly uninhabited woodland eventually named the glade. As the movie creeps along, Thomas meets others who
were placed in the glades with no prior memory of the past. The audience begins to learn more about Thomas as the movie progresses. His curiosity leads him to the maze. The group called the runners may be the only chance they have of escaping, knowing the layout and how the maze was constructed. The true grim nature of the maze is revealed when the group warns Thomas about the Grievers, beasts that are the reason no Runners survive a night inside. The lure of the maze and what it contains entices viewers with a hesitant optimism; holding the key to the story. Squabbles arise within the group about a plan of action which forges allegiance and defines how the story will
continue. This movie kept me interested during great stretches of dialogue, but when it seemed time for the movie to kick into fifth gear, it sputtered into third. Overall “The Maze Runner” nailed the concept of a possible dark future for mankind. Using a game you found in a grade school activity book adds a nostalgic whim to the overall sense of possible doom. Fans of “The Hunger Games” will eat this up, while some viewers may find its overcomplicated plot and slow moving a bit tiresome. If you’re looking to take a mental vacation that does not involve arrows or mysterious birdcalls, “The Maze Runner” will satisfy that need for adventure.
phone was excellent and did everything I needed it to. However it appeared that the world was run by Apple. I already had a Macbook Pro, so I decided, “What the heck. Go ahead and switch sides.” There are several people who are not pleased with the new device now that it is much larger and slimmer, due to the fact that the phone can bend when pressure is applied. First of all, who would attempt to bend their phone they just got. That is just asking for a disaster to happen. I could apply pressure to my old device and it would have done the same thing.
The cases that people put on their phones would prevent them from bending, anyways. I like that the new iPhone is bigger. It made my switch from an Android a lot easier. Plus the new device has a better camera and its battery life is improved, which is always great in my book. Although it took me some time, I will have finally switched sides and will be joining the Apple side once my phone is shipped. Sure, I’ll have to wait a couple weeks for it to be shipped, but I would rather wait like that instead of waiting in a line all night, freezing my butt off.
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Apple stepping up its game Chelsea Allen Staff Writer Apple users worldwide waited outside of stores on Sept. 19 to get their hands on the new iPhone 6 and its bigger brother, the iPhone 6 Plus. As for myself, I stayed cozy in my bed that morning. I was not about to be miserable waiting in line for something that is available the very next day. To this day I have always been an Android user, only because I liked the uniqueness of it and not many people had the same phone as I did:, the HTC Evo 4G LTE. Don’t get me wrong. That
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Winter is coming, be prepared for worst The temperate fall weather and the colored leaves may be appealing right now, but Michigan’s fickle nature can turn bitter cold at a moment’s notice. Last year, Michigan experienced one of the worst winters in recent memory. Michiganders learned new terms such as “polar vortex” and “lightning snow,” which sound like something out of science fiction.
People who live in the Mitten are accustom to cold weather, but the weather we had last winter had seasoned Michiganders feeling the winter blues. Record-low temperatures and snowfalls were all a part of the 2013-14 winter season. The event that caught everyone off guard was the infamous vicious ice storm. I know I personally was not prepared for the con-
sequences the ice storm left. I was one of the lucky few who only lost power for a few days. There were more unfortunate people that lost power for three weeks. This time around you should be prepared for when Jack Frost comes a nipping on the power lines. Make sure you have plenty of candles and batteries. Your light on your cell phone will only sup-
ply you with light for so long. To a lot of people a cellphone is their livelihood. If your phone did not come with a car charger, you should purchase one so you have a working phone. Buy heavy blankets, afghans and sheets so you can be bundled and warm. Comfort is key when surviving an ice storm. Stock up on water bottles and non-perishable
foods. Those who want a cooked meal can use a propane cooker to prepare pasta, rice and ramen
noodles. If you have pets make sure you pay them extra attention and make sure they have food. Pets can be scared when their surroundings change. So don’t be like I was last year, with a not-sowarm blanket huddled using my cellphone as my only light source. Be ready, because like the words of George RR Martin, winter is indeed coming.
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Fun festivities abundant in month of October As the cool weather approaches and the leaves start to change colors I am getting more excited to start participating in fall festivities. Besides Halloween, there are many activities that I like to do throughout October. This is my favorite month and I want to share some fun activity ideas. Costume parties: I know what you’re thinking. Jaimie gets invited to parties? No. Not usually. But I have been to some costume parties. This has always been one of my favorite events around Halloween. It’s a time to dress up and be
creative, have fun, and be with friends. Last year I was Tina Fey being Sarah Palin. This year I’m going as the standup comedian who tells really bad jokes. Bobbing for apples: I actually have never bobbed for apples. I just love the idea of dipping your head
under water and trying to get an apple with your teeth. Haunted houses: It’s not Halloween without going to one good haunted house and almost peeing your pants. I have a love-hate relationship with haunted houses. I get scared way too easy but I also love getting scared. Around Halloween I usually go to at least three or four haunted houses around Michigan. There are so many haunted houses to choose from that it can be hard to pick the right one. Two of my favorites are The Jackson Underworld
in Jackson and Terror on 27 in Ashley. These are two which I will definitely be making a trip back to this year. Uncle John’s Cider Mill: Going to Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. John’s has been a tradition for me ever since I was really young and went on field trips there. I remember watching in amazement when I was younger as the apple cider was getting made. Drinking apple cider with every meal always puts me in the fall mood. Uncle John’s Cider Mill is a great place for families or for anyone just looking to grab a donut or cider.
For information on special events there, go to http:// www.ujcidermill.com/. Pumpkin Carving: Last year I carved a pumpkin that had one tooth, it was supposed to be a vampire, but one tooth fell off so it ended up becoming a hillbilly pumpkin. Pumpkin carving always puts me in the Halloween and fall spirit. Even though I’m not very good at carving, I always enjoy doing it for fun. Scary movies: Around this time of the year I go on a scary movie binge. Starting Oct. 1 I make an attempt to try and watch every scary movie I can find between the movie
theaters, movie stores and Netflix. It’s a fun tradition that I have had since I was old enough to be able to watch scary movies. They are fun, terrifying and can put anyone in the Halloween spirit. Halloween: What would October be without the 32-packs of Snickers? A day where candy is passed out to kids is probably the best idea for a holiday ever. I love passing out candy to kids in my neighborhood. To me, Halloween is the best thing about October. Bringing little kids joy and also a sugar rush makes me very happy.
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LAND should have LCC involvement Lansing Community College has many talented students involved in the areas of the fine arts. One shining example of LCC’s talent was on display last year when LCC contestants swept the Liberal Arts Network for Development contest. This year, however, with a key employee no longer in charge of
the LAND contest specifics, it is unknown if LCC will participate in this year’s competition. With such a dominant showing from LCC in last year’s competition, we here at The Lookout would like to see employees and faculty come together so LCC’s talented writers can be represented again this year.
LCC student Faylynn Ames, whose story, “Where She Belongs,” won second place last year, had this to say of the importance of LAND to her and the college. “I think the LAND contest is important not just for the prize, but for all the young writers who attend community colleges and have a chance to have their work pub-
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Lansing goes plaid 3.0 A sea of plaidfolk is seen celebrating inside Cooley Law School Stadium Oct. 3. See story on page 10.
Photos by Brian Wells
Big Lug (left) lounges in plaid attire at the third annual Plaidurday.
Melik Brown (right with Big Lug) was influential in organizing the Plaidurday event.
Lansing Bike Party members were in attendance for Plaidurday festivities.