The Lookout Volume 57 Issue 4

Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959

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Volume 57, Issue 4

Victims of Oregon shooting remembered

Spikers edge Ancilla; remain on top in league

Local band brings colorful performance

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OCT. 12 - OCT. 25, 2015

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Amnesty improves students’ GPAs Shelby Schueller News Editor Sometimes getting a passing grade in class can be difficult, especially when students are just starting out in college.

With academic amnesty, returning students can get failing grades forgiven.

“We found that students were coming back to school after they had been here a long time ago with bad records, doing quite well, and it was a way for those students to have their very bad grades erased from their overall cumulative GPA,” said Eva Menefee, LCC lead faculty adviser.

To be eligible for academic amnesty, a student must have gotten an overall grade of 0.0 in a class taken five or more years ago, according to Menefee. Since then, the student must have taken 12 credits and gotten a grade of at least 2.0.

Since old grades are still factored into GPA calculation, students can use academic amnesty to get a 0.0 grade forgiven, meaning it will no longer be factored in GPA calculation. This makes it so the student’s current work ethic, not past class failures, is reflected in his or her GPA score.

According to Menefee, the course and its 0.0 grade will still be on the student’s

transcript, but it will be marked with an “A,” indicating amnesty status.

Up to 18 credits can be forgiven, but if a student is retaking a course, academic amnesty is not recommended because the new grade will replace the 0.0.

To get amnesty, students must meet with an academic adviser, according to Menefee. She advised students to make appointments early in the semester so the amnesty grade will be on their transcript when the semester is over.

Menefee said amnesty can help students with many aspects of education such as the transfer process, scholarship application and financial aid.

According to Lori Allen-Barner, LCC academic records specialist, around 45 to 50 students apply for academic amnesty per semester.

Grace Kusler, Student Nursing Association (SNA) vice president, said she learned about academic amnesty when a previous SNA officer used it. She said she wanted more students to learn about this option.

Kusler said an improved GPA can help students compete in a competitive job market such as the health field.

“In the real world, it’s extremely tough

and, at the point where you’re very competitive with someone else, they’ll start looking at those GPA’s,” Kusler said. It’s really important that you look as good as you can.”

According to Kusler, who met with several LCC advisers, getting academic amnesty does not reduce penalization in programs such as Nursing and Dental Hygiene that deduct points for certain failed and retaken classes.

Menefee said she hopes more students learn about academic amnesty and will not be afraid to ask for it.

“I think that it’s important, especially here at LCC, because we are a place where a lot of people get started and sometimes student’s beginnings are not so great,” she said.

“Having amnesty allows them to improve their records so that when they become a good student, or as they are a good student today, they don’t have to worry about that impacting their grade point average.”

The academic amnesty policy is subject to change, but students are encouraged to meet with an adviser if they think they qualify or if they would like more information.

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Students get ‘pop cultured’ with unique English class Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief What if students at LCC could receive a college credit for analyzing a season of their favorite TV show like “Breaking Bad” or “Dexter”?

LCC does offer such a class to students – English 245: Popular Culture and Mass Media.

English 245 uses different mediums in pop culture and media such as television, movies and video games, and looks at the deeper meaning behind them.

Matthew Bowman, 38, is one of the professors who teach Popular Culture and Mass Media. He has taught the class for eight years at LCC. Bowman has used scenes from the movie, “The Blues Brothers” and poetry from Percy Bysshe Shelley, as well as the television show, “The Americans” for students to explain certain themes.

“I think that it is essential for students to be able to see the world around them with a critical distance and a critical eye,” Bowman said. “This course enables them to reacquaint themselves with things that we’d typically take for granted.”

Each year the class focuses on an aspect of pop culture. This year students are focusing on television.

ing What is your favorite th about English 245?

“My favorite thing is how the class can go in so many different directions, but it all comes full circle.”

Kellen Goggins, 19, Creative Writing

“My professor. He is hilarious. ... He makes the class fun. I don’t have many one-on-one classes, so it’s fun to come in here and have a real engaging person.”

Julia Hurley, 22, Philosophy Photo by Jeremy Kohn

Dr. Matthew Bowman leads a lecture in his English 245 class. The class runs Monday and Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in Arts and Sciences Building, room 319.

One of the students’ major projects is to analyze the first season of a favorite TV show.

In previous years the class has focused on analyzing video games and movies.

LCC student Rich Schenck spoke about English 245 and Dr. Bowman’s teaching style.

“He has given us the ability to take incred-

ibly subtle entities that we would otherwise gloss over and really let us expand those entities into a complex concept,” Schenck said.

English 245, according to Bowman, usually runs in the fall semester and it is a late afternoon course. For more information concerning English 245, contact the English Department Office at (517) 483-1040.

“ (Instructor) Matt is mostly engaged with the class and makes sure that everyone is paying attention and ... that we relate to the topic.”

Daquoriell Sterling, 20, Communications

‘Fall on the Mall’ informs students of University Center degrees Aaron Emerson Staff Writer LCC students were able to learn about the program offerings of the University Center while taking advantage of free cookies and coffee as part of an annual outreach program.

Held Wednesday, Oct. 7 outside of the Gannon Building, “Fall on the Mall” gave University Center staff the opportunity to bring awareness to the 20 different bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offered through five universities.

University Center Director Patty Spagnuolo said the activity allowed the staff to inform students about the local programs.

“The more students that know about us, the more they tell their friends and more people realize it’s

that easy to get a bachelor’s degree right here in downtown Lansing,” Spagnuolo said.

The University Center has been operating as an extension of Lansing Community College since 2008. Located next to main campus at 210 W. Shiawassee St., the center allows students to obtain degrees from Ferris State, Northwood, Siena Heights, University of Michigan-Flint and Western Michigan.

The main course of action at the University Center is its “3 Plus 1” program, where students take the first three years of a bachelor’s degree at LCC and finish out the last year at one of the five universities.

Graham Berke, a systems analyst at the University Center, said the programs are a cost-effective way to earn respected degrees from

well-known universities.

“With rising tuition costs across the country, affording college is becoming more and more of an issue for students, so this just makes sense,” Berke said.

Berke said at least 600 students attended the event Oct. 7. One of those students, Bryan Smith, said “Fall on the Mall” helped him learn about some of his options.

“It helped me learn about all the comprehensive options the University Center actually has and what programs they have that match my needs,” Smith said. “I got a lot out of this.”

To find out more about the University Center, including specific degrees offered from the five universities, visit www.lcc.edu/uc/programs/

Photo by Aaron Emerson

LCC student Bryan Smith was on hand at ‘Fall on the Mall’ to learn about the University Center programs. He is seen here talking to program director Patty Spagnuolo. Also pictured is Administrative Assistant Teri Huff.

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LCC President Knight speaks on college happenings, leadership Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief About 30 students were in attendance to hear LCC President Brent Knight speak as a part of the Student Advisory Committee to the President meeting Oct. 7 in the Gannon Building.

The president started the meeting addressing what he considers his number one goal.

“Our greatest concern of effort has to do with student success,” Knight said. “For the college we want to do everything we can to help as many students as possible.”

Knight spoke about his own college experiences. He said timeliness is the key to college success, mentioning how quickly financial aid can be used up.

Knight next brought up student concerns. He said typically the top concern for students is parking.

“This week I talked with the (LCC) Board of Trustees on more parking,” Knight said “We are working on more parking.”

A new location to hold events instead of the Gannon Commons area was also discussed. Knight said he is taking steps to use a conference room

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LCC President Brent Knight speaks to students about important topics such as beautifying the LCC campus during the Student Advisory Committee to the President meeting on Oct. 7 in room 244 of the Gannon Building.

near his dining room for a space to hold major events, which would allow the commons to stay open.

The president spoke about the importance of creating a more visual and greener campus.

“In the next six months we will plant 150 trees all around campus adjacent to the streets,” Knight said. “Our new lawn on Grand Avenue in 10 days will be all grass. I’m telling you … people, they are going to sit on top of the mounds and have their lunch.”

Knight also talked about his own personal leadership style. He said part of his success as a community college president is the staff he has hired.

“I like to delegate,” Knight said. “I have two vice presidents … I try to have them manage all the things that they can manage … I like having people to do their job without telling them what to do.”

The next Student Advisory Committee to the President meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 1 to 2 p. m. in room 244 of the Gannon Building.

LCC TAKES moment of silence for shooting victims

HBCU fair creates student connections Students have the opportunity to meet with representatives from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

There will be two sessions, one from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Gannon Building Star Zone on LCC’s main campus, and one from 6 to 8 p.m. at Union Missionary Baptist Church, 500 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing.

Students who attend will learn about admission requirements, transfer partnerships and more.

To register for either of these events, visit www.lcc.edu/hbcu/collegefair/#register. For more information, contact Tonjala Eaton at (517) 4831053 or eatont2@lcc.edu.

De-stress at LCC massage clinics Appointments for relaxation and clinical massages are now open to the public Wednesdays at 6:30 and 7 p.m. through Wednesday, Dec. 9.

These massages are given by members of the LCC Therapeutic Massage program at the Therapeutic Massage Clinic on main campus.

A one-hour, full-body massage is $25.

Gift certificates are available. To make an appointment at the clinic or for more information, call (517) 483-1451 or visit www.lcc. edu/massage/

Provost will speak to students at Centre

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LCC students and employees gathered outside the Gannon Building on the LCC seal on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. to hold a moment of silence for the victims of the Umpqua (Oregon) Community College shooting. Students and employees wore green ribbons that were Umpqua Community College's school colors to show support. Three LCC students (from left) Travis Williams, Karina Juarez and Mike Houser, performed music. Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Lisa Webb Sharpe (second from right) and Police Director Bill French (right) spoke about the loss and how to remain safe on campus.

Students interested in Operation 100% are invited to meet with LCC Provost Richard Prystowsky on Monday, Oct. 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, room 252.04 of the Gannon Building, on main campus.

Participants will be able to offer suggestions for project improvement.

For more information, contact Martine Rife, Operation 100% project manager, at (517) 483-9906 or at rifem@lcc.edu.

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Photos by Rich Schenck

The LCC women’s cross country team runs its pre-practice figure eights at Adado Riverfront Park Oct. 7.

Sophomores Cass Millenbach (left) and Wade Ballman (center) lead the men’s cross country team on its training run across the Grand River bridge at Adado Riverfront Park Oct. 7.

Lady Harriers win at Ross-Hulman in Terre Haute

Rich Schenck Sports Editor Both LCC cross country teams traveled to the Rose-Hulman Pre-Regional Invitational on Sept. 26 and once again proved their status as premier community college talent.

The Lady Harriers, ranked third in the nation, won their competition by scoring 45 points; edging out Mount Union, which scored 47.

First-year runner Kaitlin Beyer, who has overcome injuries and in-season medical issues, was the first Lady Harrier to finish for LCC with a time of 23:09. Sophomore Lydia Bumann was next for LCC in 23:33.

“I thought we raced really smart as a team,” said Beyer. “All of our hard work and dedication all through summer finally paid off.”

Robinson said sophomore Krista Magness was a big reason why the ladies came out on top. Magness overtook two runners near the end of the race and managed to stave off their advances to seal the win for her team.

“Yes, actually,” he laughed when asked if he felt his ladies could take the crown. “I told them I think we have a chance to win if we run well.”

The men’s team came in ranked eighth in the nation and finished a respectable fifth out of eight teams in an

8K race.

Freshman Dylan Rocha was first to the finish for the Stars in 27:25. Sophomore Cass Millenbach and freshman Carson Alexander were not far behind, posting times of 28:14 and 28:17, respectively.

This competition was the first race in which LCC has run on a purpose-built cross country course. Rocha explained how that benefitted his team.

“None of the turns were sharp turns,” Rocha said. “There wasn’t any part where everyone had to crunch in. It was definitely built for running.”

Robinson acknowledged that his men’s team has more first-year runners

than usual, but has remained firm in his belief that it will come around when the time is right.

“Sometimes you have to be patient and realize that it takes time for the training to take its effect,’ he said.

Both teams were scheduled to host the Lansing Invitational at Grand Woods Park Oct. 9.

Beyer explained that prior knowledge of the course would come into play as they looked to defend their home course for the first of two competitions.

“Any team at their home course has an advantage,” she said. “I think we’re ready to stick it to them and go to nationals.”

Volleyballers taken to brink; earn another home win Rich Schenck Sports Editor The LCC volleyball team (6-1 MCCAA West, 16-9 overall) was taken to the very edge before keeping its perfect home record intact with a 25-22, 27-25, 25-23 win on Oct. 6 against the Lady Chargers of Ancilla College.

“Ancilla (1-6 MCCAA West, 9-15 overall) is one of those teams that you have to watch out for,” said LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero. “They can come and really give you a run for your money. They were strong, scrappy and we had to play our game.”

The visitors gave everything the Lady Stars could handle in the first set of the night, matching them blow for-blow. The turning point came while LCC was leading 17-16. Ancilla’s ability to scrap and improvise caused Quintero to call a timeout to rally her players to put away the game.

lamazoo Valley CC for the top spot In the second set, a couple of quesin the MCCAA Western Conference, tionable calls against both teams with both teams sitting at 6-1. kept it close early. After a brief Ancil“It feels good but we are definitely la lead, a Meeshon Rogers kill drew not taking any of our wins for grantthe game even at 10-10 and provided,” Quintero said. “We are going to ed a spark for the Lady Stars. continue to work.”

“Meeshon has definitely played With the final third of the season a vital role for our team,” Quintero approaching, LCC Assistant Coach said. “She’s played a huge part in Jubenal Falcon summed up the our strengths and our core to keep team’s situation. us together.”

“We hold our own destiny in our With her team down 20-19, Quintero rallied her team once again to Photo by Rich Schenck hands,” he said. “We can take first give an extra push. The push proved Sophomore Hannah Smith (7) and freshman Delaney Thompson place if we handle home business.”

The Lady Stars were scheduled to be enough after going point-for- (5) go up for a block against Ancilla in the Gannon Gym Oct. 6. to defend the Gannon Gym once again point until the end.

“I think I was just playing my part and Thursday, Oct. 8 against the visiting Halfway through the third set LCC was having trouble stringing points together, my position,” Rogers said. “It feels awe- Lady Raiders of Grand Rapids CC. LCC Rogers once again proved to be the spark some. I think it’s the first time we’ve gone is scheduled to hit the road Tuesday, Oct. for the Stars with timely kills and strong over 25 (points).”

13 against fellow conference leader KaWith the win, LCC kept pace with Ka- lamazoo CC. defense.

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Former LCC basketball star dies at age 43

GINA (HARRINGTON) GOUGH

Rich Schenck Sports Editor Lansing Community College recently lost one of the most talented athletes to ever put on the royal blue and white.

Former LCC and Ferris State basketball player Gina (Harrington) Gough died Sept. 15 of an apparent heart attack. She was 43.

Gough was a graduate of Potterville High School, where she was a standout in both volleyball and basketball. She still holds the record for most free throws made in a girls’ state title game with 15 in 1989 against Carney-Nadeau.

She arrived at LCC in 1991, playing for thenLCC Head Coach Jim Hornberger. LCC went 28-2 that year, with Gough averaging 17 points a game as a freshman.

“Gina was a very good player,” Hornberger said. “I found a lot of kids that were underrated in high school and she was definitely one of them.

She wasn’t underrated by me, that’s for darn sure.”

Hornberger described Gough as an extremely fierce competitor and a model teammate for the Lady Stars during her years with the team.

“Gina meant a lot to her teammates,” he said.

In the 1992 season Hornberger led his 30-2 team to a national runner-up finish. To this day Hornberger said he believes that if Gough didn’t suffer a season-ending ACL injury, the Stars would have been national champions.

“She just showed her true character that year,” he said. “She was kind of a volunteer assistant coach for me. She attended every practice and was very supportive; she was just Gina.”

Hornberger recalled how he and Gough had strengthened their bond throughout their time together, leaving lasting memories.

“We were both very competitive,” he said with a laugh.

After the 1992 season Gough had her knee re-

paired by Dr. Lanny Johnson, who invented the arthroscopic knee-surgery procedure.

After he stepped down as head coach, Hornberger said what left another lasting impact on him was when Gough returned for a third season.

“The way she came back off that injury and how hard she worked was incredible,” he said.

In the 1993 season, Gough received 1993 Region XII All-State and Second Team Player of the Year honors.

After her career at LCC came to a close, Gough moved on to Ferris State where she averaged 19 points per game. However her career came to an unexpected end as shin splints kept her from repeating the impact she made for the Lady Stars.

Nonetheless, Hornberger said he will never forget the impression she left on him as a person, and the impact she made on LCC athletics.

“I was very lucky to work with Gina Harrington,” he said.

Rocha’s sacrifice brings him to LCC cross country team & QA

Sports Editor Rich Schenck spoke with cross country freshman Dylan Dylan Rocha, who was tabbed by LCC Rocha Coach Jim Robinson as being one of the most anticipated newcomers for 2015.

What was the reason behind joining cross country?

“I had done soccer since I could

remember, but once I got to track in the spring the people I was beating in middle school were beating me. The correlation is that they all did cross country, so competitively to do well against them I had to give up soccer.”

Why come to LCC? “College financially at MSU and Ferris weren’t the most obtainable, since I’m from Midland the plan was to go to Delta College for two years.

But then my aunt who lives in Holt

was talking about LCC and their running program. ... It felt more like this is where we should be.”

Where do you plan to go after LCC? “I’m not really sure, I do want to keep running. That was my goal to go to MSU, but if it’s not feasible to go there, it’s a tough decision. It really depends if I want to continue running competitively.”

What do you do in your free time?

“When I’m not working or at LCC,

I’m usually in my apartment with my roommates. Just last night we were catching up on some reality show that we watch. Whether or not the show is entertaining, watching with them is entertaining.”

What athlete inspires you most?

“Muhammad Ali. Very confident, more on the cocky side but he never thought anything was in his way from being the best. ... He didn’t think anything could bring him down.”

ROCHA

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SMU Coach Larry Brown gets off easy after violations Rich Schenck Sports Editor Let’s just get one thing straight. Southern Methodist University can’t seem to avoid screwing up.

First was the “death penalty” for football in 1987 and ’88, and the hiring of basketball coach Larry Brown in 2012.

In the desperation to return to relevance, SMU decided to turn the other cheek to Brown’s past transgressions at UCLA and Kansas. Brown dangled his trophies and rings like keys to a child and they fell for it hard.

He is one of the few geniuses of the game that is still alive today, but running a col-

legiate athletic program is more than X’s and O’s. As the NCAA states, he failed to report violations by his student athletes, and then LIED about having no knowledge in regards to potential violations by his program.

How many chances is this guy going to get?

In August 2011, Bruce Pearl had the hammer dropped on him at Tennessee for lying about an illegal recruiting visit to his house and he was hit with a three-year, show-cause penalty.

In March 2015, Jim Boeheim of Syracuse got hit because his team received benefits from a local YMCA backer in 2007 and he supposedly had no idea it happened. But he

was the boss and he was up a creek.

In February 2011, Jim Calhoun of Connecticut was suspended for the first three Big East games of the 2011-12 season because a former manager recruited Nate Miles in 2009 with lodging, meals and transportation. Calhoun apparently didn’t know about it, but again, all that matters to the NCAA is that it happened.

SMU has the unlucky pleasure of joining these programs by now boasting academic fraud, unethical conduct, a 2016 postseason ban, nine lost scholarships of three years and three years of probation.

Brown, the man behind it all, gets a shameful slap on the wrist with a nine-game suspension. How about a lifetime ban from coaching at the collegiate level?

After the punishments that Pearl, Boe-

heim and Calhoun were given for their first violations, nobody in their right mind should believe that Brown got what he deserved.

Fortunately for SMU, no matter the sport, nobody who works in the Infractions Department is in their right mind, it seems. But I digress.

SMU’s wanted someone to turn around its program and give everyone involved something to get excited about when the hardwood season begins. Brown has done just that for the Mustangs; aiming to add another accolade to his Hall of Fame career.

Brown was smart; he took advantage of a desperate school wanting some stability and progress. But after racking up three violations at three schools, it’s time to go Larry.

For good.

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Alumnus Spotlight: Mark McGee

LCC alumnus finds every dog has its day Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief Mark McGee’s business, Mark’s Gourmet Dogs, won a spot in the Lansing Mall food court after winning The Food Network’s “Food Court Wars” last year.

The seeds of McGee’s humble hot dog stand business were sown while he attended LCC. The 33-year-old McGee, who hails from Eaton Rapids, attended LCC from 2004 to 2007. He majored in business.

“I took an intro to business class and during those classes I was preparing on how to open up a hot dog stand,” McGee said.

The LCC alumnus spoke about people who were influential during his time at LCC. One of them was Professor Greg Aiken, who passed away a couple of years ago.

“I had a couple of classes with him,” McGee said. “About two and a half hours every day of that class was focused on me and opening the hot dog cart. He loved hot dogs and he just thought it was the coolest thing.”

LCC business professor Yvette Swint spoke about McGee’s personality.

“He was very humble and dogmatic in his plan,” Swint said. “He knew what he wanted.”

McGee worked at Verizon Wireless during his LCC tenure. After five years of working for the cell phone company, he pursued a different path.

“I needed to be my own boss and do my own thing,” McGee said.

Mark said that his wife, Krystal, pushed him into the hot dog business idea.

“My wife and I were at a big community yard sale and said if we had a grill and could sell hot dogs I bet we could make a lot of money,” McGee said. “I did two years of research before I actually opened it.”

The McGees invested their life savings in 2009 to set up Mark’s Gourmet Dog stand on the streets of Eaton Rapids.

Business was anything but booming for the McGees at first. This changed in 2014, when Mark and his wife learned that The Food Network’s “Food Court Wars” was coming to the Lansing Mall.

McGee said he knew this was an opportunity for his business that he didn’t

Photo by Brian Wells

Mark’s Gourmet Dogs owner and LCC alumnus Mark McGee makes a Mac-A-Wheenie on Tuesday, Oct. 6 in the Lansing Mall.

want to pass by. He emailed the producers of the show immediately.

“The producers came to our house and said, ‘It’s going to be a lot of hurry up and wait,’” McGee said. “It was tape something for 10 minutes and then wait two hours.”

McGee’s Mark’s Gourmet Dogs stand went up against Grand Grillin’, an eatery that serves gourmet chicken wraps, sal-

ads and soups.

After the dust settled and the challenges were complete, the McGees won “Food Court Wars” and a spot in the Lansing Mall Food Court, rent free, for a year.

“All the things that have changed in this year (are) awesome,” McGee said. “Every summer we did really well, but I have never done well enough to have a full-time job.

To win the show is a full-time job now.”

Just a year after winning “Food Court Wars,” McGee said he is already thinking about expanding his brand. He is working on opening a sister store in Eaton Rapids.

“I would like to eventually serve burgers and wings and have french fries,” McGee said. “We also make our own jalapeno sauce and BBQ sauce; and we would like to get that bottled and sold.”

McGee has catered LCC’s homecoming event. He has also catered events for LCC teachers and faculty.

“I needed LCC to figure out the course of action to do what I wanted to do,” McGee said. “When I was done with LCC I had a business plan and it worked.”

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Frightful fun to aid county’s animal shelter Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor Animals of all kinds sit and watch patiently as people pass by their cages every day at Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter, 600 Curtis St. in Mason.

The shelter is constantly bringing in new animals to fill spaces left by ones that have been adopted.

With limited space and the upkeep of a building over 40 years old, shelter members have been looking for a new space to relocate.

The shelter will host the second annual “Zombie Prom, A Night to Dismember” fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the University Club of Michigan State University, 3435 Forest Road.

Event coordinator Penelope Tsernoglou, who started volunteering at the shelter in 2002, said she wanted to find a way to help the shelter reach its goal of relocating.

Tsernoglou said she is hoping the Zombie Prom will provide a fun and spooky opportunity that will have attendees dancing the animal shelter all the way to a new headquarters.

“I have always had a special place in my heart for animals,” Tsernoglou said.

“I believe that if we can show them some kindness then we are truly making the world a better place.”

The Zombie Prom consists of two events. The first is a Junior Prom for kids of all ages. It will take place at 3 p.m. on Oct. 24. It will include trick-or-treating, crafts, dancing and a costume parade.

Cost is $10 for children and $5 for accompanying adults.

Part two of the event, the Zombie

Prom will start at 8 p.m. The event will feature music, dancing, a pizza bar, alcohol, pumpkin carving, massages, silent auctions and vendors.

The Zombie Prom is for ages 18 and up. Cost is $35 for admission, or $75 for VIP admission, which includes access to all events and services.

According to Tsernoglou the goal is to raise $15,000 or more between the two events.

“I really enjoy planning the event because my husband and I love Hallow-

een,” Tsernoglou said. “He spends most of the fall building props in our garage.

It is fun to see it all come together at the end.”

Shelter Volunteer Coordinator Ashley Hayes said she hopes the event achieves its goal.

“The building is old and is falling apart,” Hayes said. “We need more space to save more lives and give the animals the socialization skills they need.

In our shelter space is lives.”

Hayes encouraged students to come dressed up and ready to have a good time.

“This event is great to come and have fun with friends and enjoy Halloween,” Hayes said. “It’s all about having fun and helping others.”

Hayes said she looks forward to the event and has been carefully planning her costume.

“I love to dance like an idiot so I like to be in costume while dancing so that no one knows it is me dancing like an idiot,” Hayes said. “I am looking forward to having a fun time.”

For more information and tickets head to www.lansinghalloweenparty2015.com/

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Stars arise out of LCC fashion program A&E Editor Jaimie Bozack The LCC fashion program is an expanding program that works every day to bring student designs to life.

The program has partnered with the Knapp’s Centre, 300 S. Washington Square, to help students gain handson experience through internships and classes.

The Knapp’s Centre is home to one of Michigan’s premier fashion incubator and retail showrooms, The Runway, where everything from blouses to bathing suites dangle on hangers.

Quinn Stinchfield, manager of business incubation, said The Runway has two programs: the Designer and Residents Program, and the Associate Designer Program. Both give local designers a chance to get their brand out to the public eye.

“Having designs on display is a great way to test the market without doing a full-blown production,” Stinchfield told The Lookout this past summer. “If a designer wants to see how the public will respond to a piece they can put it in the

showroom and receive feedback.”

Stinchfield said The Runway’s biggest goal is to tap into universities. LCC currently has interns who are involved with The Runway; students who help organize events and soon-to-be fashion classes at The Runway.

“Internships are a great way for students to test the waters and get a sense of The Runway,” StinchPhoto by Brian Wells field said. “We are Attire designed by LCC Fashion students is on display at The Runway in the start-ups helping Knapp center as part of their “Steampunk” display. The display is part of Maker’s Week in downtown Lansing. start-ups.”

LCC student and apparel merchandise major Paige Frantz week and helps coordinate events. has been interning at The Runway since “I tried nursing school before I realized September. Frantz attends three days a it wasn’t what I wanted to do every day,”

Frantz said. “I always knew I was interested in clothing so I figured, ‘Why not go for something you love?’”

Frantz said she has enjoyed her time at The Runway.

“It has been really fun to learn what it is like to work in the industry,” Frantz said. “There are some things that are challenging but it’s what I love to do so I enjoy the challenge.”

Frantz said fashion is important to her because it is a way of expressing herself.

“There are always going to be things you don’t expect going into a job even if you go to school for it,” Frantz said. “I am trying to minimize some of those surprises by getting hands-on experience.”

Frantz is president of LCC’s Fashion, Arts and Design Association. She encouraged students to get involved with the program. Frantz said students can stop by association meetings every Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the fashion lab in LCC’s AOF Building.

The Runway is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to the public.

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Former professor makes writing passion his career “‘Tigerland” and was Jaimie Bozack based on experiences A&E Editor from the war. After he Alan Lantzer is a wrote the book he crewriter. He is also a ated a screenplay and personal trainer, a is currently looking for traveler, a poet, a vetsomeone to produce a eran, a volunteer and film. a former professor.

“This book took me He taught a variety six years to write and of writing classes at destroyed a marriage, LCC for 20 years bebut I felt it was necesfore retiring in 2014. sary to write,” Lantzer He is now working said.

“Even at my on getting his fourth toughest moments it degree and pursuing is easy for me to write. a writing career.

Photo by Jaimie Bozack Lantzer shares his Alan Lantzer shows off his many books on Wednesday Oct. 7 in the LCC Gannon Writing is my refuge passion and person- Cafeteria. Lantzer is currently looking for someone to produce a film about his for when the world al experiences inside book "Tigerland." Lantzer is working on his next book and hopes to publish it soon. goes nuts.”

Lantzer is currently each book he writes. well into writing his newest book and and was pronounced dead for 10 minHe has written over 12 books that has a deal with Lulu Publishing. utes,” Lantzer said.

“I thought I was include novels, poetry pieces and “When people like my books and tired of teaching so I retired, but really screenplays. understand the importance of each I just was tired because of the medical He said he knew writing was his story, that is the most rewarding,” condition.” passion at a young age.

Lantzer said he feels better now and Lantzer said. “There is also a visual “When I was about 9 I was writing uses past experiences in his current satisfaction of holding something in plays and getting my friends to permy hand I have written.” writing. form in them down in my basement,” Lantzer said his goal is what any “I like to draw characters out of Lantzer said. writer would hope for: A Nobel Peace personal experiences,” Lantzer said.

A Vietnam veteran, Lantzer said Prize in literature.

“When I have a difficult week that writing saved him from experiences “I have always believed that I should stops me from writing I will introduce before and after the war. go for the top of the tallest mountain I a new character with a similar prob“My head had been turned in can envision,” Lantzer said. “The only lem I am facing at the time.” the wrong direction after the war,” sure thing in life is if you don’t try you He said he gets his ideas by observLantzer said. “I had to get things right, can’t win.” ing the world around him. so I decided to physically clean myself He encouraged students to strive to “I don’t know exactly how I get my up by riding my bike cross country. make their passion a career. ideas to write,” Lantzer said.

“I will That started the writing process.”

“Ask yourself, ‘Is something you be working away, and it is almost like Recently Lantzer had an experience love really fundamental to who you some type of spiritual power forms bethat writing couldn’t save him from. are?

Is it something you can’t live hind me and starts telling me what to He collapsed a few months ago while without?’” he said.

“If that is the case do.” working on an AmeriCorps project. then go ahead and go for it.”

Lantzer’s first book was called, “I had catastrophic kidney failure

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Riverwalk presents Diary of Anne Frank Starting Sunday, Oct. 22 the Riverwalk Theatre at 228 Museum Drive in Lansing will present “The Diary of Anne Frank,” in celebration of Anne Frank’s 70th anniversary.

The show will take place Oct. 22 through 25 and Oct. 29 through Nov, 1. The play will follow the emotional story inside Anne Frank’s journal and describe her life through the two years she spent hiding with her family during the Holocaust.

Tickets are $15 general admission. For more information head to www.riverwalktheatre.com/calendar-of-eventss/

Schuler’s welcomes YouTube sensation Schuler Books and Music in the Meridian Mall in Okemos, will welcome Okemos native and now YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley through its doors on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.

Oakley grew up in Okemos and attended Michigan State University. He has over one million social media followers, has been on a worldwide tour and has interviewed Michelle Obama and members of boyband One Direction.

Tickets are $26 each and will include entry, a meet and greet, a professional photo and a signed copy of his book “Binge.” To purchase tickets visit Schuler Books and Music or call 517-349-8840.

Art and Ale combines beer with art Art and Ale is an event designed for students over the age of 21 who are looking for a chance to combine art with beer. Art and Ale will take place at the Midtown Brewing Company in downtown Lansing, 402 S. Washington Square.

Art and Ale is a class that will include an engaging, step-by-step art-making experience every Tuesday beginning Oct, 6.

No prior painting experience is necessary. Each student will take away a finished canvas painting of their own creation at the end of each section.

For more information head to www.lansingartgallery.org/artandale/

‘Boo at the Zoo’ to haunt Potter Park starting Oct. 17 Aaron Wilton Staff Writer Potter Park Zoo’s annual Halloween event is frightfully close.

“Boo at the Zoo” will begin Friday, Oct. 17 and continue Oct. 18, 24 and 25.

It will go from noon to 5 p.m.

General admission prices still apply to the event, but optional “strip tickets” are also available at $5 for four tickets.

Each strip ticket admits one person to one additional activity. These activities include: a hayride, cider and donuts, “Dunk the Witch,” “Wheel of Fortune,” magic shows and more.

The director of Potter Park Zoo, Sherrie Graham, said she is proud to keep this event going.

“We are excited to welcome the community to our Halloween festivities at

the zoo,” Graham said. “This event has become a tradition for many families and we look forward to that continuing for many years.”

LCC student Lurah Peterson commented on her childhood experience at “Boo at the Zoo.” “It is very fun for taking little kids there,” Peterson remembered.

Despite the events catering to young

children, people of all ages are encouraged to dress up and come out to “Boo at the Zoo.” There will be candy stations, animals, hourly performances in the amphitheater and a black-light room.

Potter Park Zoo has hosted “Boo at the Zoo” for over 30 years. For more information about the zoo or upcoming special events visit www.potterparkzoo.org/

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The Rainbow Seekers glow in Lansing

ra Incognita” to new ears.

Jaimie Bozack “I think the new album was well A&E Editor received and people are still purJoe Hertler & The Rainbow chasing it at a steady rate,” Hertler Seekers brought their music to said. “It’s a good feeling to see fans Lansing with a concert at The singing along to songs off of it.”

Loft, 414 E. Michigan Ave., on Hertler said performing live is a Oct 1. sacred feeling for him.

The Rainbow Seekers played “We are The Rainbow Seekers in front of a packed crowd and, and we love color,” Hertler said. as hometown fans sang along to “The costumes and colorful stage every song, it left Hertler thankprops are an extension of that. We ful for the support. want it to be more than just a show “It was one of the most fun up and play type of show. We want shows I have played,” Hertler fans to have a visual experience.” said. “Lansing is home at the Fan Jacob Reed said he has been end of the day and it’s like going going to The Rainbow Seekers’ and hanging out with family.” shows for years.

Hertler is a local musician “I have seen Joe tons of times,” who started his career with an Reed said. “It is special for me beacoustic guitar in one hand and cause Joe is the reason I started goa notebook full of lyrics in the ing to local shows. He has the powother. He started out playing er to inspire that most musicians shows in front of small crowds lack.” in a coffee shop in Mount PleasLCC student Anne Yanke is a fan ant.

Photo by Brian Wells of the group and enjoyed the recent Fast forward two years and Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers perform at The Loft on Thursday, Oct. 1. show at The Loft.

Hertler now has a full band, has Hertler, who has three albums and one random moment of inspiration or clarity “The Rainbow Seekers are my favorite toured the country, sold out venues, has band,” Yanke said. “This is my first time a record label and boasts a new album ti- EP, said his songwriting process comes that happens.” from many different sources.

Recently The Rainbow Seekers were seeing them and I honestly had no idea tled, “Terra Incognita.”

“It can take a while for something to signed to a record label named Bad Mas- they were from Michigan. I bet in a year Hertler said he started playing music they will be headlining big venues.” in school. Before becoming a pop-folk come together,” Hertler said. “A melody cot Records.

Hertler said he is appreciative of the For information on upcoming shows artist he said he wanted to make elec- might pop in my head and a week later lyrics might fit it. I am thankful for every opportunity and hopes to introduce “Ter- head to www.joehertler.com/ tronic music.

‘Never Swim Alone’ marks successful first production

Photo by Brian Wells

Heath Sartorius left, and Connor Kelly rehearse for “Never Swim Alone” on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The play opened Friday, Oct. 2.

Jaimie Bozack A&E Editor As the first LCC play of the semester ,“Never Swim Alone,” came to an end during the opening night on Oct. 2, the audience roared with applause and could be heard down the hall from The Black Box Theatre.

The play was directed by Deb Keller and featured three LCC students: Heath Sartorius, Connor Kelly and Monica Tanner.

Kelly played Bill, a businessman who is Frank’s competitive counterpart. Kelly said the cast received standing ovations both nights of opening weekend.

“The attendance was great,” Kelly said. “I don’t think there was an open seat in the house and the reactions were nothing but positive.”

Sartorius played Frank, one of the businessmen. He said he loved the audience’s reactions.

“They laughed at the subtle jokes

and in serious moments it would be so silent you could hear a pin drop,” Sartorius said. “Every rehearsal was better than the last and the opening night was more than I could have hoped for.”

Sartorius said he has enjoyed working with cast members.

“Luckily I see these people on a regular basis so the show will never feel like it really ended,” Sartorius said. “Every show has to end and you have to hope that you have discovered something new and pushed yourself further.”

Director Keller said she is proud of the work the students put into the show.

“The actors have learned a lot and have gone out to play hard every night and I really respect that,” Keller said.

Keller said Tanner, who played the referee, was able to learn a whole Aerial Silk Act routine in a short time.

“It is a very hard skill to learn and it

can be very painful,” Keller said. “The body takes a toll and I really respect her. She puts so much heart into it and it shows how much talent she has.”

Keller said she is sad that the play had to come to an end.

“You think it’s going to be really exciting to end it all but it’s a mixed-emotion event,” Keller said. “I really enjoy the comradery with the actors and I will miss it.”

Play attendee Jasper Robins said he enjoyed the play and looks forward to the next one.

“I really enjoyed the dark humor to it,” Robins said. “The actors were all great and I really enjoyed the unique idea of having an Aerial Silk Act. I had no idea Monica hadn’t been doing it for years.”

The next LCC production will be “The Colleen Bawn” and will be directed by Andy Callis. It will open on Saturday, Nov. 6 and features Kelly.

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Nintendo ‘makes’ Super Mario’s 30th anniversary fun Aaron Wilton Staff Writer “Super Mario Maker” allows fans to get creative with the 2D side-scroller we all know and love. “Super Mario Maker” was released Sept. 11 alongside a new wave of amiibo.

It is important to note that all of the amiibo that are currently available to purchase function with “Super Mario Maker.”

The gameplay is exactly what you would expect from a Super Mario game. The major difference is that one can create, upload and play his or her own levels. One can also play other people’s levels, give them a star and even comment.

In an effort to prevent excessively difficult levels, it is required for players to beat their own levels before they can upload them. The “Super Mario Maker”

community seems to be growing and is very quick to play and give feedback on new levels.

I really enjoyed creating my first level and using the amiibo to unlock character changes for Mario. The day after uploading it, seven different people had played it and there were 41 deaths on my level.

This game is a great way for fans to challenge each other with levels that Nintendo just couldn’t have put in a game. Some levels are really difficult.

Some levels require that one sit perfectly still. Others play unique songs using the note blocks.

The real point of “Super Mario Maker” is letting fans have a turn to live up to 30 years of Super Mario legacy. I recommend that you spend the time to build an interesting level; then see if you can walk away from

“Super Mario Maker” was released Sept. 11 alongside a new wave of amiibo.

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this unique game.

It isn’t the kind of game one would play every day, but it is a game that I am very proud to own.

Comics

‘Grandfathered’ offers fresh take on old ideas

customed to fatherhood, let alone grandfatherhood.

Shenanigans ensue while he tries to cope with this new reality.

The plot is fairly predictable in the “middle-aged man trying to learn how to be a dad while juggling his career” kind of way. But the characters’ personalities are honest and human, which helps the show stand out.

Jimmy, while off-putting, is not a completely terrible person. Throughout the pilot episode, he goes from half-hearted “fatherly” actions to developing a legitimate connection with his new family.

Gerald, a somewhat nerdy 3D printer enthusiast, simply wants acceptance from his new-found father, and from the woman who gave birth to his daughter.

It also does not hurt that baby Edie is too darn cute for words.

Even the side characters, such as Jimmy’s assistant and Edie’s mother, have unique and interesting personalities.

While not exactly a laughuntil-your-sides-get-sore comedy, the show features some genuine humor and fast-paced filming techniques that add visual interest.

On the whole, this “Grandfathered” appears to be full of heart. It will be exciting to see where the show will go from here.

New episodes of “Grandfathered” play every TuesPhoto from tvguide.com day at 8 p.m. on FOX. “Grandfathered” premiered on FOX on Sept. 29. The show stars John Stamos and Josh Peck.

Shelby Schueller News Editor Adorable babies, sassy middle aged men and learning skills to become a family are all features of FOX’s new show “Grandfathered.”

The show premiered Sept. 29 and stars the two most beautifully aging men in existence: John Stamos and Josh Peck.

Stamos plays an ego-centric restaurateur named Jimmy. He gets the shock of his life when Gerald (Peck) randomly appears at Jimmy’s restaurant with a baby in hand, claiming to be Jimmy’s son and granddaughter.

Jimmy, a womanizing bachelor of 50 years, is unac-

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I am in love with the Coco, Conan O’Brien After many years of ritually watching Conan O’Brien on his late night talk show, “Conan,” I am finally ready to submit my application for a summer internship.

It has always been my dream to move to Los Angeles and write scripts, sketches and jokes for “Conan.” At this point I would even be satisfied making Mr. O’Brien’s coffee every day. Below is a practice letter I am writing for the internship.

Dear Mr. Conan O’Brien, Some say I have an obsession but I say they just don’t understand how much of an inspiration you are to me. That is until

I look at my “Conan,” button, mug, shirt and figurine; then I say they are probably right about the obsession.

Mr. O’Brien, I hope to work for your show and am interested in interning.

Below are reasons why I would be a good candidate to work for your show.

I have a sense of humor: This one is debatable among my friends who are used to me cracking bad jokes throughout the day. I have performed stand-up a few times, mainly for church charities, and once for kids with Down Syndrome, who gave me a standing ovation.

I also have experience in sketch writing, and have written over 12 sketches that I have filmed with friends for small projects.

I know the show: I have been watching your show for years and feel like I know it inside and out. Your show has gotten me through a lot of awkward stages in my life, from my angsty teenage years to times where I would come home discouraged, desperate for some comedy.

You and your show have taught me to laugh at myself and to never take life too seriously. I think my excess watching of your show will benefit me in the internship.

I can fit in: I have the look. I mean it, I once dressed up as Andy Richter during my freshman year of college for Hallow-

een. I believe I have a personality that would benefit the show.

I know how to get things done in a timely matter, love taking on new challenges and have a passion for comedy.

It’s a dream: Most importantly, it is my dream to work for you. Ask anyone. The four things that have meant the most to me are music, comedy, Conan and journalism.

I don’t think it would be possible for me to ever be happier doing any job. I would spend every day living the dream I have always wanted if given the opportunity.

Please consider me for your internship, it would truly be a dream come true.

Sincerely, Jaimie Bozack

— THE KOHN EFFECT —

A spoonful of inflation helps the medicine go down There are many people in America who believe the government should stay out of the policies of other companies.

I agree with this statement for the most part, unless the company is leeching off the American people, as in the case of Turing Pharmaceuticals According to an article in The New York Times, Turing Pharmaceutical increased its price of the drug Daraprim, a drug that has been used to help patients with AIDS, from $13.50 a tablet to $750. That is a price increase of 4,000 percent!

What if other services increased this much? What would happen if you woke up tomorrow to find that gas prices have increased this much? How can a company justify an increase like that?

According to The New York Times, the

president of Turing Pharmaceuticals, Martin Shkreli, said the price increase is necessary for further research and development.

Yeah, like a multi-billion dollar industry such as pharmaceuticals needs more money.

Shkreli is no stranger to sacrificing ethics to gain a dollar. According to slate. com, Shkreli is being sued by his former company Retrophin, for misusing company funds to settle legal disputes.

Turing Pharmaceutical isn’t the only company that is entering the inflation game. In the same article, The New York Times reports that Rodelis Therapeutics

increased the cost of 30 pills for the drug Cyloserine from $500 to $10,800.

The Wall Street Journal reports Rep. Elijah Cummings and Senator Bernie Sanders, two Democrats from the House Oversight Committee, are investigating Valeant Pharmaceuticals.

This company increased the price of two heart medications, Isuprel and Nitropress, by 525 and 212 percent, respectively.

The Democratic representatives have asked the company for a letter to explain the reasoning behind the sudden spikes in medication prices.

Furthermore, the overall price of name-

brand drugs has increased by 15 percent in a year, and drugs linked to treating cancer have increased 10 percent each year since 1995, according to an article on fortune.com.

I don’t get it? Is it because America has a new healthcare system thatthe government can just let these pharmaceutical companies run amok and keep gouging the American people with outrageous prices?

Was this a part of the deal that President Obama made for the Affordable Care Act to pass?

If this pattern continues without any government oversight, I think it is safe to say we will have more people struggling to pay for medications under America’s so-called “Affordable” Care Act.

—Emerson’s insights —

United States should do more for Syrian refugees Conflict in the Middle East has created a global humanitarian crisis affecting the United States and several of our European allies.

Millions of people are fleeing their countries to escape civil war, religious persecution and never-ending terrorism. Europe is running out of options to place these refugees.

As countless families are risking their lives by crossing the Mediterranean in search of freedom, the U.S. is being called to step up.

I believe it’s time for us to answer that call.

The most notable country dealing with massive losses of population due to un-

rest is Syria, which has lost over four million people. Its president, Bashar al-Assad, has oppressed his people, creating a civil war that has killed 250,000 people and enabled ISIS to take over portions of the country.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced in September that the U.S. will accept 85,000 refugees next year, 10,000 of them from Syria. Many of our government officials have stated we can do

more. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder announced Sept. 29 that he is looking into what Michigan can do.

The U.S. is a country that was founded on immigration and has the capabilities to lend a hand to some of these people, many of whom just want a fair shot at life.

Take Detroit, for instance, a city that has lost over one million people since the early 1990s. I believe the city, just returning from bankrupt-

cy, could help solve this humanitarian crisis and better its economic situation.

I’m not saying the U.S. can solve this deep-rooted problem, as the issue is not going to stop anytime soon. It would simply be unwise to accept millions of refugees, which could possibly overpopulate areas and open the door for domestic terrorism.

But we can do better than 85,000. And we should. If the U.S. can find the appropriate areas to place the refugees and plan it wisely, it could give thousands of children and families a shot at freedom and give a boost to a slowly improving economy. Let’s act.

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Poor oversight in Flint leads to harmful water

According to npr.org, the city of Flint, Mich., lost a contract with the city of Detroit in April of 2014 to use its water supply.

Officials in Flint reassured citizens that until the new system goes into effect next year, using the Flint River’s water supply

would be fine.

Flint citizens soon found that the Flint River’s water supply was not properly inspected and

What is your favorite word in the English language?

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kohnj2@lcc.edu “Magnanimous.”

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emersoa@lcc.edu “Baseball.”

Shelby Schueller

nicolaon@lcc.edu “Onomatopoeia.”

News Editor

schuels1@lcc.edu “Redundant.”

Jaimie Bozack

A&E Editor

bozackj@lcc.edu “Pizza.”

Rich Schenck

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schen1@lcc.edu “Squeegee.”

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Larry Hook

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hookl@lcc.edu “Rhythm -- no real vowels!”

the water would be anything but fine.

E. coli and high levels of lead intake have been just some of the major problems with Flint’s newest water supply.

Lee Anne Walters, in the npr. org article, described the effects high lead levels have had on her young son, Gavin.

“I kept talking to the doctors, trying to figure out why he wasn’t growing,” she said. “He was 27 pounds at 4 years old.

His hair was thinning; breaking out in rashes.”

After seeing the effects of the water, Walters decided to have Gavin tested for lead, since high levels of lead have been known to cause developmental problems in children.

Tests found Gavin had 6.5 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood. Npr.org reported that The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that a level higher than 5 is considered much

Difficult Dialogues

October 13 & 27 | 4pm – 5pm Gannon Building 252.04

Films with Professors

October 14 & 21 | 3pm – 6pm Gannon Building 252.04

Gua Sha – The Treatment (Movie) October 15 | 4pm – 6pm Gannon Building 252.04

Performing Arts: Soundscapes

October 18 | 4pm Dart Auditorium A collage concert featuring LCC’s vocal and instrumental ensembles, faculty, and student artists.

Conversations with Richard, LCC Provost October 19 | 3pm – 4pm Gannon Building 252.04

higher than what is found in most children.

The npr.org article also states that the EPA found another reason Flint’s water is leaving its citizens in woe. Orthophosphate, a treatment chemical used to install and maintain corrosion control, has been discontinued from the city’s water since changing its supply to the Flint River.

Now after significant damage has been done it seems Flint officials are putting together a team with a corrosion control plan.

It’s a little too late there, guys.

How can a city not take the proper procedures and follow protocols to make sure water is safe to drink?

The Lookout staff feels officials in Flint dropped the ball on safety protocol, and should have done intensive research and looked at other options before putting Flint’s citizens’ health at risk.

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Fair

October 20 | 9am – 3pm Gannon Building Learn about HBCU admissions requirements and academic programs, meet HBCU representatives, and get information about LCC’s HBCU Transfer Partnerships!

Register at lcc.edu/hbcu/collegefair

One Book #OneLCC: The True American Book Discussions October 20 & 21 | 12:15pm – 1pm TLC Building 224 – Library

Find Your Path: Art, Design & Multimedia October 20 | 4pm – 5pm Gannon Building 252.04

Find Your Path: Art History October 28 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm Gannon Building 252.04

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How-To-Halloween spooks again

Mary Perrin, owner of Mary’s Monstrosities, works on creating a new mask. According to Perrin, the masks take an average of four to six hours to complete.

Brian Wells Photo Editor People were dressed as ghouls, ghosts and zombies as a part of the second annual How-To-Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Lansing Center.

First-year exhibitor Jim Snellenburger spent the last five months designing the facade to his haunted cemetery and fun house with his cousin, Aaron Aikman. The duo transported it to the event and spent the three days leading up to it reassembling it.

“I like (the event),” Snellenburger said.

“The crowds, everything. I’m worn out now, though.”

Snellenburger and Aikman’s display is called “Reaper’s House & Soul Storage.” The facade for the haunted building was constructed with discarded set pieces from the “Batman vs. Superman” set in East Lansing. “(The event) has been great,” Snellenburger said. “This isn’t a moment we won’t forget.”

The haunted cemetery and fun house will be open again on Halloween Night at 6318 Towar Ave. in East Lansing.

How-To-Halloween also hosted several different costume contests, including adult and child zombie costumes, and adult and child homemade costumes.

First-year attendee Jennifer Skwarski won the adult homemade costume contest for her “Sally” costume from the popular Tim Burton movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

Photos by Brian Wells

Costumes provided by the 501st Legion are displayed at the second annual How-To-Halloween at The Lansing Center on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Legion is a volunteer organization created to promote interest in Star Wars with quality costumes used for events, charity and volunteer work.

The Reaper’s House and Soul Storage, presented by Jim Snellenburger and Aaron Aikman, is displayed at How-To Halloween. The façade is part of their free haunted cemetery and fun house, open on Halloween Night at 6318 Towar Ave., East Lansing.

The “Zombie Krusher,” sponsored by Allen’s Plumbing, Sewer & Drain Cleaning, is displayed at the second annual How-To Halloween at The Lansing Center on Saturday, Oct. 3.