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Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959
Ingram, players earn year-end honors
Rich Schenck Sports Editor
For his efforts in leading the LCC men’s basketball team to the MCCAA Western Conference Co-Championship and the NJCAA District 9 title, Head Coach Mike Ingram has been voted the MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year. The voting this year was different than in previous years. This year the coaches from all the Western Conference schools vote for their choice, as compared to giving the award to the coach that led his team to the conference title. “I feel honored that the guys in the conference voted for me,” Ingram said. “I talked to a couple of them and they said at one time we were under .500, (so) to come back and win out and win the league, they thought I deserved it.” The Stars were two and a half games back of first place at the beginning of February, then rattled off seven straight wins to claim a share of the title. The Stars then ran through
the District 9 Tournament to make it 10 straight wins. “It just goes to show the staff we have in place,” said LCC Athletic Director Greg Mallek. “It shows the support we have from the college to have someone of Coach Ingram’s caliber on our staff for the length of time we’ve had him on our staff.” Along with Ingram’s Coach of the Year award, five players were given awards by both the MCCAA and the NJCAA. Sophomore Tracy Edmond was awarded the MCCAA Western Conference Player of the Year, NJCAA Region XII First Team, and MCCAA All Defensive Team. Fellow second-year player Momadou Ba was given MCCAA Western Conference Defensive Player of the Year, MCCAA Western Conference Second Team, and MCCAA Western Conference All Defensive Team honors. Three LCC freshman were honored for their efforts in 2015. Javon Haines was awarded MCCAA Western Conference Sec-
Photos by Brian Wells
From left, LCC Sophomore Tracy Edmond and freshmen Colin Jones and Javon Haines go up for shots against Jackson College in the first round of the NJCAA Disctrict 9 Tournament. The game was played in the Gannon Gymnasium at LCC on Tuesday, March 3.
ond Team and MCCAA Western Conference All Freshman team. Brian Morton and Colin Jones both received MCCAA Western Conference Honorable Mention honors. The Stars’ success on the basketball court has tran-
scended other programs at the school. LCC Baseball Head Coach Andrew Merchant explained that it gives his team more pride to represent the school. “We were able to get our team out to a couple games and show that Lansing
should be competing,” he said. “I think it gave our guys a little swagger, seeing how basketball competes against some of the best teams.” Mallek said he hopes that Ingram’s past and most recent success will spur other
coaches on to reach the pinnacle of their sport. “It’s just a testament to his hard work,” Mallek said. “It goes to show an example of what can be accomplished if you are loyal and put in long, hard work.”
Student entrepreneurs recognized at board meeting Shelby Schueller News Editor
Photo by Shelby Schueller
The winners of the fifth annual Young Entrepreneurs competition receive recognition from the LCC Board of Trustees during their meeting on Monday, March 16.
Four high school students were recognized for winning the fifth annual “Young Entrepreneurs Competition” at the LCC Board of Trustees meeting March 16. The contest, conducted by the Clinton County Economic Alliance, involved high school students from Clinton County presenting a business plan before a panel of judges. “This is a really innovative
group,” said Dru Mitchell, president and CEO of the Clinton County Economic Alliance. “This business plan for the competition could be an idea that a student had or something that they are already doing as a business.” Mitchell said about 30 students participated — an all-time high for the event. First-place winner of $1,000 was Samantha White, who proposed an online business to sell trendy camouflage clothing. Emily Felzke won second
place and $500 with her idea to open a hometown bakery that sells comfort food from family recipes. Sarah Bland and Abigail Wade tied for third place, each winning $250. Bland’s business plan involved selling donated prom dresses at an affordable price. Wade proposed a fitness center where people can take classes for any type of fitness every day. Additional info from the board meeting can be found at www.lcc. edu/lookout.
What are you most excited for about Spring? “No more snow.”
Graham Ferris, 19, Biology
“The weather.”
Amanda Deemer, 22, Undecided
“The weather and the nature.”
Donell Brown, 19, Art
“Being able to go outside without a coat.”
Tyler Eckels, 20, Welding Technology
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Successful transfers start at LCC Transfer Fair Pat Wheaton Freelance Writer
LCC’s fifth annual Transfer Fair took place in the Gannon Commons March 17 to 19. The Transfer Fair offers the students an opportunity to talk to university representatives to get valuable information on programs and transferring credits. Each day there were 14 or more universities from across Michigan available to listen to the students’ questions and provide information. Taking it a step further, LCC partner universities will be available in the Gannon Building throughout the term. Northwood University Transfer Coordinator Aaron Jones said, “This is a great way to reach students, (during the Transfer Fair), and we are planning to be here once a month.” LCC nursing student Stephanie Reese from Lansing went
to the Transfer Fair and visited the University of Michigan booth. Reese said they have all the information one needs; how to apply for scholarships and how many credits are needed. She also liked the LCC University Center face to face and online courses, plus the advantage of staying local in Lansing. LCC University Center Director Patty Spagnuolo was also present to answer questions. She explained the 3+1 programs through LCC. This program offers students the ability to take three years through LCC to achieve the first level, (such as a BSN for nursing students) and then one more year at the University Center to achieve a Bachelors of Science degree. The flow of transferring credits is easy, and being able to stay local attracts many students. When asked what changes
Photo by Brian Wells
Students line up to receive information about transferring to Michigan State University during the Transfer Fair March 19.
LCC will make for next year’s Transfer Fair, Spagnuolo said she would like to add evening hours. “We’re not sure if adult
students, would have time though, coming from work and then to class, but it’s something we are considering,” she said.
For more information on transferring and University Center programs go to www. lcc.edu/uc or call (517) 4839700.
pez Sustaita, LUCERO coor- migrant farm workers through dinator and academic adviser peaceful protests and hunger “It’s very educational how they strikes. The movie is completely helped farmers get things like free and will be projected on a better housing, better pay. “Especially if we have a cen- large screen for all to see, with popcorn and ter here at beverages LCC that’s provided by c a l l e d LUCERO, acthe César cording to LoChávez pez Sustaita. Center, it A discusonly makes sion at the end sense that of the film will we honor be held where him by participants showing this movie may voice to the stuopinions and dents and ask questions Photo from www.chicagonow.com the comabout the munity.” movie, or about César Chávez “César Chávez” hit theaters and his life. March 28, 2014. It chronicles “I am excited to attend the César’s life and his contribution event because I know that many to the civil rights movement for people don’t know who César
Chávez is and what he did,” LUCERO Student Rebecca Pena said. “This would be a great opportunity for others to know the story behind him and I want to hear their opinions and what they have to say based on what they saw.” LUCERO Student Carlos Garcia said he hopes that people will learn from the “César Chávez” movie. “I think that César Chávez’ story will inspire or motivate many of the Latinos attending the event, especially those who at times feel that all the doors required for success have been closed,” Garcia said. “I think one of the lessons that Chávez will teach many of us is that life can be difficult, but if we keep walking looking down at the ground, we will never know what can or has struck us.” According to Lopez Sustaita,
LUCERO is hosting the “César Chávez” movie in collaboration with Michigan State University as the beginning of a day-long series of events. The events are scheduled to occur from noon to 5 p.m. They will include speeches at Michigan State University from Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero, Marcelina Treviño-Savala from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights and Felipe Lopez Sustaita. A march for voting, civil and human rights from the Kellogg Center to Beaumont Tower is scheduled at 4 p.m. All activities are free. For more information about the movie or the events at MiMSU, call LCC’s César E. Chávez Learning Center at 517-483-9804. To see a trailer of the “César Chávez” film, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=awP3yXv-4ng.
César Chávez movie educational, inspiring Shelby Schueller News Editor
Students, families and community members are welcome to sit back, relax and enjoy the movie “César Chávez” on Friday, March 27 from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m. at LCC’s Dart Auditorium. The film is sponsored by LCC’s LUCERO program and is held in honor of César Chávez’ birthday on March 31. LUCERO, short for Latinos Unidos Con Energia, Respeto y Orgullo (in English: Latinos United with Energy, Respect and Pride), is an academic support program located in the César E. Chávez Center on the third floor of the Gannon Building. “I wanted to make sure that we offered (the film) to our students because … I don’t think people are aware as much as they could be,” said Felipe Lo-
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This photograph, taken by Vincent Brady, was featured as NASA’s astronomy “Picture of the Day.” Brady is a 2013 photography graduate of Lansing Community College.
Brady to speak to stars during lecture
Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
“Where Stars Are Made,” has been the slogan students have heard countless times at Lansing Community College. Vincent Brady, a 2013 photography graduate, is a prime example of a star that has been made at LCC. And it just so happens that this star takes pictures of actual stars.
Since graduating, Brady has had success taking panoramic pictures and 360-degree pictures of the sky. Most noted is one of his photos that was selected as NASA’s astronomy “Picture of the Day.” Brady will come back to the college this month to speak to students eager to learn, just as he was when he attended LCC. He will give a lec-
ture on photography in the Dart Auditorium on Sunday, March 29 at 7 p.m. “It is an honor to be welcomed back so soon to host a photography lecture,” Brady said. “The event will be open to the public with the content targeted at those eager to explore the creative side of photography.” Brady said he has a lot of information to offer
with students. “I am going to try and share lots of photo tips at the lecture; creativity and pre-visualization is going to be a strong point,” Brady said. According to Brady, his time at LCC helped prepare him for his current success. “I learned a lot at LCC,” Brady said. “It’s nice to have instructors that come from diverse photo backgrounds and
Employees celebrate hard work Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer The Lansing Community College Employee Development Fund gave members an opportunity to mingle and enjoy pizza on March 5. The Employee Development Fund is a group of LCC employees that raises money to support employees by hosting monthly activities and offering professional development grants. According to member Lisa Pearce there are over 600 members of EDF. Over 100 people were served at the pizza party.
“We try and do events for people throughout the year and this is one of them we hope people enjoy,” Pearce said. Pearce said any LCC employee can join EDF and contribute to programs by becoming a member. Each member is asked to take a pay deduction in order to raise money for the program. “We are trying to find opportunities to bring fellowship and fun together and enhance everyday work life,” Pearce said. EDF member Elaine Pogoncheff attended the pizza party. She has been a member for 15 years.
“My favorite part is how I feel like I am helping other employees through the EDF fund,” Pogoncheff said. Pogoncheff said that the pizza party is one of her favorite activities throughout the year. “I like the social activities they put together because it’s a good way to meet colleagues in a social setting where you can see them as a person compared to someone with just a job,” Pogoncheff said. “I would encourage people to join and help others because you’ll never know when you’ll need it yourself.”
Students get creative through writing
Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer
Students interested in creative writing can get their work noticed through Lansing Community College’s Washington Square Literary Journal. The journal is looking for creative writing pieces, including poetry, fiction, song lyrics and creative nonfiction works, from students and community members. Karrie Waarala, faculty adviser for Washington Square, said the journal varies from 50 to 100 pages a year.
“I’d love to see the journal return to its heyday from around 2,000 or so when there was significant participation not only from LCC, but also the community at large,” Waarala said. If chosen, Waarala said the journal gives students a chance to showcase their work in a real publication. “Students may think they’re not ‘real writers’ if they’re not creative writing majors,” Waarala said. “The only way you’ll guarantee that you never see your work published is if you never
send it out.” According to Waarala, the journal is an important resource for students to experience. “I think that creative writing is such an important way to explore both the world around us and our inner landscapes.” Waarala said. “As the school literary journal, Washington Square is a chance to highlight the creativity of writers in the LCC community. “ Waarala encourages students to submit work at WashingtonSquareLCC@gmail.com. “When writers put the time and effort into
revising their work until it’s ready for publication, they deserve the opportunity to get their work recognized in print,” Waarala said. “It allows anyone who picks up a copy a chance to see some of the great creative work going on here at LCC.” Deadline for students to submit work is March 31. According to Waarala a reading will take place of the Washington Square journal in April. For more information students can go to https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonSquareLCC.
you can count on different advice from different instructors.” Ike Lea, program faculty chair for the Photographic Imaging Program, worked with Brady as a student and is proud of his success. “Vincent has done some amazing images,” Lea said. “He is constantly exploring new ways to look at the world around him. “I feel that the photo
program at LCC gave Vincent the technical skills and background that have enabled him to take his creative vision and make it a reality,” Lea said. “At the same time I hope that we instilled into Vincent a drive and motivation to explore and be creative.” For more information on Brady’s photography lecture visit http://www. lcc.edu/cma/photo/Vincent-Brady.pdf.
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Dental exams, cleaning offered to children LCC’s Dental Hygiene program is in need of children from ages 4 to 12 to be seen in the dental hygiene clinic. The fee is $25 and includes a dental examination, cleaning, radio-
graphs as necessary and a fluoride treatment. Placement of dental sealants is an additional charge. For more information, contact Director of Dental Hygiene Sheree Duff at 517-483-1464.
Readers/writers needed for literature event Women writers and readers of literature by women are needed to participate in the annual Women’s Literature Read-In on Monday, March 30. The event will take place from 12:10 to 6 p.m. on the third floor of LCC’s Library, located in the TLC Building on LCC’s main campus. Featured genres are
scheduled to include fiction, poetry, drama and non-fiction. Times of five, 10, 15 and 20 minutes are available for presentation. The women’s literature reading is free to attend and all are welcome. To sign up to write for or read at this event, or for more information, contact Professor Teresa Purvis at purvist@lcc.edu or 517-4831047.
Win cash at LCC’s ‘Star Tank’ contest Student entrepreneurs have the opportunity to turn a business idea into $1,000 cash at LCC’s “Star Tank” event on Wednesday, April 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium at LCC’s West Campus. Deadline for entry is Wednesday, March 25. Students in teams of
two will have five minutes to impress a panel of judges with their business pitch. Cash prizes will also be awarded for second and third place. For more information, contact American Marketing Association Adviser Bill Motz at 517483-1540 or email him at motzw@lcc.edu.
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Rich Schenck Sports Editor
Second-year LCC Baseball Coach Andrew Merchant is looking for improvement from his Stars (7-19 MCAAA 17-24 Overall) in 2015. After having its best season since 2009, there is no doubt the team will be looking to end the season with better than an 11th-place conference finish in 2014. “We have a totally different team,” Merchant said. “I think our first four games (in Florida) we didn’t have anyone in our lineup that was on our team last year.” The Stars began their season by traveling to Winter Haven, Fla. and playing in the Russ Matt Invitational. LCC dropped its first two games, but went 6-2 in the final four days to come home 6-4. “The first day, a lot of the freshmen in particular were commenting about getting rid of the ‘freshman jitters,’” Merchant said. “We really started crushing the ball. We hit the ball well. We were hitting .335 or so in Florida.” With 19 of 25 players experiencing
their first taste of college baseball, Merchant said it will take some time to get the young players to adjust. “They’re good enough; it’s just setting the expectations and letting them know the standards of a college athlete,” he explained. Merchant added that the defensive side of the ball will get more attention because it was a weak spot for his squad in 2014. “Everything is not going to be a strength for every team unless you’re the national champion,” he said. “We hit well, we run the bases well, we pitch well, and if on defense we can be average, we can be a really good team.” The Stars will rely on transfer players who have been imported by Merchant and his staff. Blake McHenry from Indiana Tech, captain Gabe Farr from Davenport University and Santiago Mendez from Grand Rapids CC are players Merchant said will be keys for the team’s success. A Lansing native and Eastern High School alum, Mendez played 2014 for Grand Rapids Community College and was victorious in pitching against his
Softballers look to improve Rich Schenck Sports Editor
After a very successful 2014 softball campaign, LCC Coach Marc Kibby is looking to repeat and exceed last year’s success. During the 2014 season the Stars finished second in the MCCAA Western Conference, qualified for the MCCAA Tournament, and qualified for the NJCAA District G event. “Last year we had a good season; we took second in the league,” Kibby said. “We have a good freshmen class and a good returning sophomore class. … Each year our expectations go up, and we are going to win it this year.” The softball squad had a tough stretch to begin the
season, going 4-9 in its trips to Tennessee and Florida. Offensively the Lady Stars were quite formidable last year with a .315 team batting average, a .371 on base percentage, and 38 home runs, good for eighth in the conference. But good teams always find something that needs a little tweaking to ensure a balanced team. Kibby said the one thing he will be looking for is improved pitching. “We’ve improved on depth overall with pitching this year,” he said. “We always have played good offense and defense, and now I think we have the pitching to go along with the rest of the team.” Returning sophomores Neena Brockway, Chey-
enne Wallace and Hannah Knight will be the ones Kibby said he will have his eye on to provide veteran leadership for the team. Knight said with a new season, she has higher expectations for herself and her team. “I have a lot of expectations,” she said. “I think this team is really good and we can go really far.” With a slew of sophomores leaving for other colleges last year, Knight praised Kibby’s recruiting for 2015 by filling open positions with high-quality talent. Knight said acclimating the new talent to the world of college softball is a job that she and the other sophomores are ready to embrace.
Photo by Rich Schenck Freshman LCC outfielder Nate Lagenfeld takes batting practice from Assistant Coach BJ Salazar at Westside Park in Lansing during practice on March 17.
new team. “It’s a little different because of the coaching,” Mendez said about returning to Lansing. “Grand Rapids was a good time but I came back home to be closer to my family; to have my family come watch me more. I did it and haven’t regretted it.”
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Mendez said he came back to prove the point that LCC can be a legitimate baseball program with players who are groomed from the area. The Stars were scheduled to begin their competition in Michigan with a doubleheader on the road in Grand Rapids against Cornerstone University March 18.
Athlete Spotlight: Santiago Mendez
LCC Lookout Sports Editor Rich Schenck recently spoke to sophomore baseball player Santiago Mendez. The pitcher returns to his hometown of Lansing this year after playing in 2014 with Grand Rapids Community College.
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What inspired you to play baseball?
A.
I was 3 years old when I picked up my first glove. Honestly it was a great feeling. My dad and my mom helped me play a lot and my brother played and my sisters played softball, too. So it was all around my family. I wasn’t forced to (play), but I liked doing it and stuck with it ever since.
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When was the moment you knew you could play college ball?
Photo by Rich Schenck
A. Probably my freshman year in high school when I threw a decent game and tournament; had a coach talk to our high school coach and said, ‘I’ll keep an eye out for him’
Q. Who was your high school coach? A. It was my dad, Joe Mendez, all four years. Of course playing for my dad I knew what I had to do every day. I couldn’t slack off because I was the coach’s son and I knew what he wanted from his players every day.
Q. How did playing for your dad help you improve your skills? A.It helped me improve a lot. Not having him as a coach would have probably
made me a lazier player. I just knew how he wanted me to act as a player and a person so it helped me grow into the man I am today – not to be a selfish player, but a team player and lead by example.
Q. What professional did you admire or want to be like? A. I would have to say John Smoltz because he’s a Lansing guy. I’ve played Photo by Brian Wells LCC softball player Jessica Wood bats during a game against Delta College on Sunday, Oct. 19.
baseball with his nephews and I got to see him a lot. I just wanted idolize him and be like him because he did it the right way, he didn’t cheat, and he was a first ballot Hall-of-Famer.
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Men’s hoop team reaches nationals Rich Schenck Sports Editor
By winning the NJCAA District 9 Tournament at Delta College March 7, the LCC men’s basketball team (12-4 MCCAA, 24-10 overall through March 19) punched its ticket to the NJCAA Division II National Basketball Tournament in Danville, Ill. History has been kind the Stars in the tournament. Banners for the 1988 National Title, fourth place in 1990 and sixth place in 2006 hang in the rafters at the Gannon Gym. Making his first trip to the tournament since 2006, LCC Head Coach Mike Ingram said there was a fine line that couldn’t be crossed if his team wanted to make it to the 12-team tournament. “We had just played 10 great basketball games,” he said. “I feel that any game that we would have lost, would have cost us the league championship and I think we would have lost the district championship too.”
The Stars dropped their first game of the tournament 82-68 to Kishwaukee College March 17. LCC freshman Javon Haines scored 16 points, sophomore Tracy Edmond put in 12 points and Momadou Ba had a game-high 12 rebounds in a losing cause. Lansing didn’t have the ball bounce its way as the Stars shot just in 38 percent (24 for 64) from the field and 31 percent (5 for 16) from three-point range. “We finished the season very strong, knowing that maybe you have a bad half of basketball in you,” Ingram explained. “I think we played an OK half today. Then that bad half of basketball you know is out there kind of showed up.” The loss was the team’s first since it was beaten 85-83 by Ancilla College back on Jan. 31, when a 10game winning preceded the trip to Danville. The Stars did not let the first-round setback slow them down as they bounced back two days later and blew out the Larks of Hesston College
Photo by Brian Wells
Players and fans pose together for a photo after LCC won the NJCAA District 9 First Round Game against Jackson College in the Gannon Gymnasium on Tuesday, March 3.
101-84 on March 19. Five LCC players recorded double-digit points in the contest, led once again by Haines, who poured in a game-high 29 points to go along with eight rebounds. He was 13-for-16 at the charity stripe. Edmond was not far
behind, chipping in 23 points. Freshman Colin Jones was a beast on the boards, snagging a gamehigh 15 rebounds. Jones also was effective on the offensive end, putting in 22 points. Lansing came out shooting the lights out as it was
nearly good for half its shots from the field (33 for 68). The Stars hit 75 percent (33 for 44) of their free throws, which made up for their almost non-existent impact from downtown (2 for 12). With the victory in the second-round consolation
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Singer goes from Lansing to NBC and beyond Sarah Spohn A&E Editor While he’s been a familiar name in the Michigan music scene, Joshua Davis wasn’t a household name all across the country. That all changed a few weeks ago after the blue-eyed-soul singer appeared on NBC’s vocal competition show, “The Voice.” Davis auditioned with The Band’s song, “I Shall Be Released,” and chose country singer Blake Shelton as his coach. While Davis is a seasoned musician, having performed locally with his band Steppin’ In It at the Green Door for 13 years, he hadn’t had a vocal lesson until he was accepted onto the show. It was a show he had never heard about until “The Voice” called him up asking him to audition. Davis studied theater at MSU and plays the guitar, mandolin, piano and a host of other instruments. But he admits he never identified himself as a singer or “Voice” material. “I never really thought of myself as a singer first,” Davis said. “It was always a songwriter and guitar player first.” The casting department at “The Voice” saw his YouTube videos and offered him
an audition for the show. “I thought they were joking at first. I just didn’t think they’d be interested in an artist like me,” Davis said. “So when they called, I was kind of in denial about it.” After realizing it was legitimate, Davis was flying on a plane to Los Angeles to audition in front of celebrity judges Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Pharrell Williams and Adam Levine. While thousands of hopeful singers audition for vocal talent competitions, the chances of being picked are slim. And even rarer than being picked is being able to bypass rounds of auditions; something Davis did. His one and only audition for the competition was the same audition America saw on their televisions, in front of the celebrity coaches. “It was a trip,” Davis said. “That doesn’t happen very often so I feel grateful that they gave me a call, and I feel grateful for the opportunity.” While grateful, Davis admitted “The Voice” was a strange stage for this Michigan musician to take. “Putting numbers on music and saying who’s better, you know, it’s all taste to me. So the idea of competition in this is strange.”
Davis spoke about the behind-thescenes stuff that didn’t make it to television. “There’s a lot of what I remember of that process after I sang that is not being shown,” Davis said. “(It was something that was) really strange to see it all cut up like that.” While there’s a commonality between Michiganders, Davis said Los Angeles is a different story. “When I go out to LA, and I’m dropped into this massive framework of this pop world, I feel like they’re really struck by the fact that I’m way different than anything they’ve ever heard,” Davis said. “And to me, I’m doing what we do here in Michigan. This is how we do it.” Whether it’s performing at The Green Door, or on stage at and NBC studio for “The Voice,” Davis said he is proud and grateful to be doing what he loves. “I’m excited to be out there and kind of representing Michigan and the scene here. Follow Davis’ journey on “The Voice,” which airs on NBC Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. Joshua Davis is pictured at the LCC Radio studio during an interview March 7. Photo by Sarah Spohn
Lookout Alumnus Spotlight: Rachel Harper Harper’s beginnings at The Lookout lead to own her own graphic business Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief
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Rachel Harper worked for The Lookout at Lansing Community College from 2007 to 2010.
The masthead, the logo at the top of the front page of a newspaper, makes a publication defined and recognizable. Rachel Harper, former editor of The Lookout, designed the newspaper’s masthead in 2009 and it is still is used today. Harper attended LCC from fall of 2007 to spring of 2010, where she majored in graphic design. She join The Lookout staff as the photo editor. Harper moved up within the ranks of the newspaper quickly, becoming A&E editor, page designer and, eventually, editor in chief. The Lookout Adviser Larry Hook talked about Harper’s skills.
“She was talented in every position she worked in; she was a good leader for the staff,” Hook said. “She was very precise and detail oriented with her work.” Hook added that Harper was influential in The Lookout changing page-building programs, from Quark to the now more industry standard InDesign. Harper said she used to have fun with her fellow employees at The Lookout. “On production nights after Larry left, we would turn up some loud music and dance on tables,” Harper said. The employees Harper was close to included Zane McMillin, who now works at MLive in Grand Rapids, and Rich Tupica, who works for
the Revue Holding Company. After her time at LCC, Harper worked for Lansing’s local paper City Pulse for three years becoming its production manager. She handled pagination, layout and ad design duties. She talked about how The Lookout prepared her to work to work for a weekly publication. “It made the transition a lot easier,” Harper said. “I mean The Lookout was a bi-weekly paper and The City Pulse was weekly, so I learned how to deal with deadlines.” At the Pulse, Harper was reunited with Tupica, who was also on staff at the time. Of the few stories she wrote at City Pulse, she said she enjoyed her music review on MC Chris
the most. Harper left the City Pulse last August to pursue a career in freelance graphic design. She said having her own business is tough at times, but it is great to work from home and nice not to worry about deadlines anymore. Through her business she has developed a Facebook presence, designing posters for local comedy shows as well as creating designs for a band out of Phoenix, Ariz.: Andrew Jackson Jihad. She had these words of advice for current and future The Lookout page designers. “Be creative with it; white space is great, but it is also good to try new weird things,” Harper said. “Get funky with the design.”
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IN BRIEF Arts & Entertainment
‘City art’ on display at Katalyst Gallery
Photo by Brian Wells
Sally Hecksel and “The Boys” rehearse a scene from “They’re Playing Our Song.” The play will be performed March 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre.
Neil Simon play features music Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer The Black Box Theatre in LCC’s Gannon Building will have audience members tapping their feet to their favorite ‘70s songs when “They’re Playing Our Song,” takes the stage. The script is written by award-winning playwright Neil Simon. The music is written by Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager. The musical follows the progression of the relationship between a lyricist and a composer. It highlights the trials that each must face and puts a comedic twist to a romantic play.
Connie CurranOesterle, director of “They’re Playing Our Song,” said the musical appeals to all audiences. “The script is hilariously funny, yet has a lot of heart and emotion,” Curran-Oesterle said. “The music is a throwback to the ‘70s and the days of disco.” According to CurranOesterle the cast has been working hard on the play for eight weeks. “It is a cast with all LCC students and they are doing a fabulous job,” Curran-Oesterle said. “It is wonderful to watch them use all the techniques they learn in class and put them into practice on stage.”
Sally Hecksel, theater major at LCC, plays lead character Sonia Walsk, a complicated and eccentric lyricist. Hecksel said she likes playing the part of Sonia because it has been vocally challenging for her. “I am a soprano but the character ranges from the lower end of a mezzo soprano to alto,” Hecksel said. “So I’ve had to work very hard to be confident in this part of my vocal range. Hecksel has been performing at LCC for two years, but this is her first musical. She said she is ready to see her work unfold in front of an audience. “An audience adds an
essential dimension to a performance,” Hecksel said. “It really makes getting into the character much easier when you have audience reactions and energy.” Hecksel encourages students to come see the play. “What’s nice about this show is that it’s significantly lighter than the other shows this season, because passion is often a really heavy emotion,” Hecksel said. For more information go to lcc.edu/showinfo. The dates include March 20, 21, 27 and 28 starting at 8 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre. The tickets are $10 at the door and $5 for students.
Artist Mark Hahn will have some of his work displayed at the Katalyst Gallery in Old Town until the end of March. Hahn is the mastermind behind many of Old Town’s city art, including: the cupcake, ice cream cone, birds and fish at Preuss Pets; the wooden arrows in Old Town; and the “Gracie” statue. Twenty-five percent of
the sales will go to the Old Town Commercial Association to fund a historic walking tour of the area. The gallery is located at 1214 Turner St. in Lansing, and is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The event is free. For more information, contact Katalyst at 517-7088916.
Lansing-based country duo to release EP Fusion Shows presents The Bear Creek Brothers EP Release Part on Friday, March 27 at the Loft on Michigan Avenue in Lansing. The country/ rock ‘n’ roll duo is made up of Dylan Wright and Kevin Vermillion. Special guests in-
clude American Idol contestant Shelby AnnMarie, and Brian Lorente & The Usual Suspects. Doors open at 7 p.m. for this all-ages show. Tickets are $10 in advance. For tickets and more information, visit www.fusionshows.com
Critically-acclaimed play coming to Wharton Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hugely successful “The Phantom of the Opera” will be coming to the Wharton Center for a twoweek run this April. This play, bigger and better than ever before, includes a new set design and new choreography, while maintaining the classic costumes and iconic chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like Music of the Night, All
I Ask of You and Masquerade – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this “Phantom” one of the largest productions now on tour. Tickets start at $44 for adults. Student discount tickets are available for $25 for select performances. For a listing of full show times from April 1 through 12, visit www. whartoncenter.com or call the ticket office at 517-4322000.
Capital City prepares for films to reel in Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Four hundred films. Thirty countries. Six months of reviewing submissions. One weekendlong party. The fifth annual Capital City Film Festival (CCFF) takes place April 9 through 12 at various venues across the Lansing area. Contests are still open to LCC students and Michigan residents to get their hands on some hefty prize money. The aerial shot of this year’s festival is framing the film fest to be the biggest and best yet. LCC, along with the Lansing Public Media Center, are two of the founding sponsors of the fest. Dominic Cochran, director of Lansing Public Media Center, spoke about the storyboard of what the center’s goal is: public access. He also addressed public access television’s bad rap. “When you hear the word public access, it has a stigma,” Cochran said. “People think it’s ‘Wayne’s World,’ or something
of low-quality production. “Our goal here is to give people access to real professional tools and high-quality production,” Cochran said. “That is actually the reason why the film festival was born; to create something to inspire people.” While the Lansing Public Media Center has been around since the ‘80s, its major event, the Capital City Film Fest, has only been around for five years. While organizers set out to create a unique festival, focusing on media center members, the first year’s event reeled in over 200 submissions from 20 countries. This year’s fifth annual Capital City Film Festival includes three contests. The fan-favorite Fortnight Film Contest continues this year, giving participants two weeks to make a movie. New this year is the Fortnight Game contest, inviting area game designers to get in on the action. “Having contests as part of a film festival is nothing new,” Cochran said.
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Fillmmakers Aaron Word, (from left) Marc Millu, Shawn Erickson, Denny Green, Dustin Peru and Aaron Greer celebrate their first place win after the CCFF Fortnight Film Fest Awards last year.
Most film fests charge a higher fee of $50 to $60 and award $150 as the top prize, Cochran said. But the Capital City Film Fest (CCFF) is doing things a bit unconventionally. “We’re filmmakers ourselves, so we wanted to look at it differently,” Cochran said. “We wanted to actually add prize money from the sponsors, make it a really chunk of money to give away,
something to get people excited.” And so far, it’s working. “This year, we’re doing three contests and giving away a total of $14,000,” he said. “The response has been really good.” This year’s weekend-long party includes the Red Carpet Premier Party at the new Beer Grotto in the Stadium District, and a special event Cochran is really looking forward to.
“We’re actually partnering with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra,” Cochran said. “The entire symphony is going to be downtown Lansing, all 80 members.” The symphony will play a film score live in front of the screen while film fest goers watch the movie on a big screen. “That’s just an experience you can’t get anywhere else other than a film fest,” Cochran said. That free event is Saturday, April 11 at the Lansing Center and is open to the public. The film fest acts as a splitscreen between mediums, also offering live music. Partnering with Fusion Shows, concerts by the Legal Immigrants, mewithoutYou and more will take place during the festival. All-access festival passes are $50 and include admission to all of the concerts, films and parties. Individual movies are free to $5 and concerts range from $10 to $15. Tickets are available online at capitalcityfilmfest.com.
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Soup Spoon serves Lansing in style Jaimie Bozack Staff Writer How am I just now trying Soup Spoon Cafe? That is the question I asked myself as I left the restaurant located at 1419 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing. Soup Spoon Cafe has been recommended to me dozens of times, but I could never get out of bed early enough to actually go in and get some breakfast. That is until recently, when my boyfriend and I were trying to decide on some place to eat. The big yellow awning at the café caught my eye. Neither of us had ever
eaten there before. We walked in expecting a small place with people packed inside. Instead we were surprised with how roomy it was. As we looked around at expensive paintings on the wall, people dressed up and classical music playing in the background, we became concerned about how expensive the food would be. When we were seated and scanned the menu, the prices didn’t match the high-end atmosphere of the place. The meals ranged from $6 to $12 on the breakfast menu. They also have a lunch and dinner menu. The menu is one of the most unique I have
seen. It is not just the typical pancakes, waffles and hash browns most breakfast places have. The Soup Spoon Cafe serve crab omelets, veggie sandwiches, smoked salmon hash and more. I finally decided on the “Gabriel’s Gone Veggie,” an egg sandwich on wheat with provolone, avocado, onions and peppers. The sandwich had fresh veggies and a full taste. My boyfriend got the “Gourmet Breakfast Wrap,” which is filled with egg, avocado, potatoes, cheese, Sriracha, onions and peppers. We barely spoke to each other as we both stuffed our faces. Everything was delicious and
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The Soup Spoon Cafe is located at 1419 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing.
we ate it way too fast. We were left looking down at our plates wondering where the food went. The wait staff went above and beyond to make sure everything
‘Saul’ is a successful spinoff Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief The AMC network gambled big on the show “Breaking Bad” and struck gold. Will AMC milk more success from the “Breaking Bad” cash cow with the new show, “Better Call Saul?” Created by Vince Gilligan, the show follows the humble beginnings of everyone’s favorite shyster attorney, Saul Goodman of “Breaking Bad.” Taking place before the events of “Breaking Bad,” we are introduced to a younger upstart attorney who doesn’t go by Saul, but by the name Jimmy McGill (played by Bob Odenkirk). McGill dreams of owning his private practice, and is willing to take any client or run any scam necessary to gain the fame and
funds to do so. Moral obstacles seem to stand in his way, both in the presence of his rival attorney, Howard Hamlin (Patrick Fabian), and his upstanding lawyer brother Chuck McGill (Michael McKean). McGill also develops a flirtatious relationship with an attorney Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn), who works for rival Hamlin. His relationship with Kim and his brother really shows that Jimmy’s character isn’t just about running his scams. He does have close people in his life for whom he cares. Those familiar to the world of “Breaking Bad” will recognize Saul’s enforcer, Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), working as a parking ramp attendant where Jimmy McGill works. Gilligan has gone on record as saying more cameos by characters from “Breaking Bad” could
occur in the spinoff. The driving force of this show is the internal struggle of McGill wanting to be a good person to achieve what he desires, as well as his addiction to using people for his own gain. We know he eventually adopts the full swindler persona of Goodman, but what events in his life bring him to this decision? This is the question the series will ultimately answer. Gilligan and the writers have captured some of the same ascetics of “Breaking Bad.” The show has a delightful balance of being dark, humorous and heartfelt when appropriate. While “Breaking Bad” was like an infectious speeding freight train with reveals and cliffhangers every episode, “Better Call Saul” is a jigsaw puzzle, with each episode foreshadowing what is to come.
in place of a southern drawl or yeehaw. While classified as a pop record, Grammer has managed to escape the usual pop go-to: break up songs or club music celebrating ‘single life.’ “Forever” is written about girls taking forever to get ready. It has the perfect blend of humor, clever lyrics, bouncy guitar and piano to direct you through the three-minute, 39-second track. Just like Grammer sings (You take forever, but you’re always worth waiting for), so was the wait for his follow-up album. “Masterpiece’ is an ode to the classic “Carpe diem” phrase or for today’s youth “YOLO.” (This is your masterpiece, don’t forget to dream. You only get one life, don’t stop ‘til is beautiful). “Blame It on the Stars” returns to
some familiar street performer territory. Mixing a bit of hip hop and strong beats, Grammer continues to burst out of the pop box some critics previously put him in and enters stage right with another boxbeat boxing. Magazines Or Novels finishes with “Kiss You Slow:” (Hear the kick drum- that’s my heart right there, and the melody will run its fingers through your hair and my piano will kiss you slow tonight). Pianos and organs build up a beautifully orchestrated crescendo evoking a sense of arrival. Grammer has arrived and he brought his A-game. Magazines or Novels creates a story, with positive lyrics, powerful poppy hooks and signature Grammer style. This story deserves more than just a quick read-through.
tasted delicious. They asked us five times if everything was alright, just to make sure we were satisfied. Soup Spoon Cafe is a gem just a mile or so east of LCC. I am ashamed to
say I hadn’t tried it until now. My boyfriend even claimed it to be “God’s breakfast,” because it was so good. For a complete menu and hours visit http:// soupspooncafe.com/
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Grammer is a great storyteller Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Street performer turned pop sensation Andy Grammer burst onto the L.A. music scene with infectiously catchy songs like, “Fine By Me” and “Keep Your Head Up” on his 2011 debut album. His sophomore album, Magazines Or Novels, was released last summer on S-Curve Records. Grammer fans have come to know and love the upbeat, positive lyrics the pop singer brings. The second album has plenty of those, and this time, brings more depth. The opening track, “Honey I’m Good,” starts off the record with a foot-stomping sort of hoedownturned-mainstream. Imagine clapping and crystal clear pop vocals
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March 23 - April 5, 2015 www.lcc.edu/lookout — The Kohn Effect —
Recent police shootings lack transparency
In Los Angeles recently, a homeless man was shot by police while attending a protest. Meanwhile, in nearby Grand Ledge, a 17-year-old boy was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop. Since the Ferguson, Mo., incident in which Michael Brown was shot and killed last August by Missouri police, there seems to have been increased coverage of shootings in the media. A group of people have
even gone as far as launching a website that keeps track of the number of people killed by police officers. The database killedbypolice.net stated that over 1,029 people were killed by officers of the law in 2014. Is it fair to choose a side on this issue? The problem in doing this is we only know what the media is reporting. Most headlines in these stories seem to portray the police as the perpetrator in
the shooting. How do we know which person is in the wrong? Many departments’ offi-
cers are now wearing body cameras while on duty to record police actions. CNN.com reports the officers who shot the man in Los Angeles were wearing body cameras, but the police have neglected to show the footage of what occurred. Should we trust the officers’ subordinates to take the right disciplinary actions, or should the public have a say in what happens?
According to the site Ars Technica, Seattle’s Police Department has taken the step to transparency one step further, allowing their police body camera footage to be shown on its own YouTube channel. In the article, Seattle Police Chief Mike Wagers called the move an important component to enhancing public trust. While I think police shootings seem to becoming more predominant, I
personally can’t say if releasing footage to the public is the right response. There may be incidents where the footage released could compromise the safety of the department, or perhaps someone close to the shooting. I hope these cases are thoroughly looked at by supervising officers, and they take the right course of action when disciplining officers involved in abusing their power.
—Just Jaimie —
Phoning Holmes; a call with a comedian When I recently interviewed comedian Pete Holmes over the phone I never really had a story idea in mind; I just wanted to see if I could talk to him. As soon as I heard the news that one of my favorite comedians was coming to Grand Rapids for LaughFest, I knew that I had to try to get an interview with him. I never had any questions planned or any hopes of getting an interview, so
when I got the email saying the interview was a go, I freaked out. Holmes has been seen on
“Conan” and had his own talk show on TBS called, “The Pete Holmes Show.” He is best known for his comedy podcast called, “You Made It Weird.” My interview was scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24. I was told that I would be getting a phone call from Holmes around 2 p.m. As the date grew closer I became more nervous. At one point I practiced jokes I could say to him into my mirror.
The day came and I waited for my phone to ring. I had my boyfriend by my side, trying to keep me calm. There was no calming me down. Holmes is one of my biggest inspirations and he was going to be calling me any minute. The phone rang and I just stared at it until my boyfriend yelled to answer it. I picked it up and, with a shy “hello,” I was talking to someone I have listened to for years. I spent 30 minutes on the
phone with Holmes talking about Conan O’Brien, his dog and road rage. To my surprise he acted like a normal guy. For someone who has traveled all over the country and met countless celebrities, I would have never guessed it by talking to him. He was so down to earth. It was inspiring to hear him talk about everyday things. Holmes has such a positive attitude about everything and is grateful for his com-
edy career. Talking to Holmes and seeing his stand-up show during LaughFest is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in journalism, or in life. I have been lucky to have met two of my inspirations this past year: Tig Notaro and Pete Holmes. I have learned so much from both of them and now I have one person left to meet. That’s right; I am coming for you Conan O’Brien.
— The Unknown Spohn —
Put me in coach, I’m ready to play, today Since spring is finally here, dead grass and all, this means spring 2015 graduation is shortly thereafter. I’m graduating. And it’s scary. Over spring break, I went to a job fair. Yeah, not exactly a sun-tanned binge drinking escapade in Panama City Beach. And it was a reality check to say the least. It’s easy to get disheartened when you keep hearing the words “Right now, we’re hiring interns.” It’s especially aggravat-
ing when you’ve already completed an internship and have three jobs while going to school. I’ve paid my dues, people. Haven’t I? I’ve been here at LCC for what seems like forever; definitely long enough to have a bachelor’s degree to my name. But that isn’t the case. While I’ve got a few associate’s degrees and a Certificate of Achievement or two, I have yet to get a four-year degree. I’ve got an obnoxious amount of credits though,
so take that. Now that I’m nearing the end (for real this time), I can’t help but start to feel a little uneasy. Onward and upward, right? I know the statistics are there: an alarming amount of college graduates move back home with their parents while they fill out stacks of job applications in the meantime. Is that my future? Back pedaling? I mean I can’t even remember who taught me how to ride a bike. I’m not even sure the super-high-tech mountain
bikes these days allow you to back pedal. Enough about bikes, unless I can find a big kid job based solely on my “Bicycle Race” by Queen karaoke skills. Know a guy?
Send him my resume. There comes a time in every student’s life where Craigslist suddenly becomes appealing. Looking through job listings on the site grows tiresome. How do you know who’s legitimate versus a super shady skin-wearing psycho? Regardless of me reluctantly wanting to change the lifestyle I’ve come to know and love for the last few years, writing here and attending LCC, the time has come. It’s not exactly panic
time yet. I still have this odd feeling like whatever’s meant to be will be. Call me naïve. You may say that I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. If there was a job that required me to effortlessly insert Beatles lyrics, I’d be hired on the spot. Please tell me you know a guy. This is not a drill! I’m going out into the “real world.” Let’s just hope it’s nothing like seven strangers living in one house type of MTV stuff. ‘Cause I can’t deal with roommates.
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Awards on horizon? The Michigan Community College Press Association Awards is an annual event that will take place this year on April 18. More than a dozen community college newspaper staffs traditionally attend the conference. This year, the event will take place on Central Michigan University’s campus in Mt. Pleasant. The conference will feature speakers and workshops intending to educate students on various aspects of journalism. Workshops in the past have focused on such subjects as photography, sports writing and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Last year, The Lookout staff members earned eight awards for our work on the college newspaper. The staff received first place in headline writing, second place for feature and news photos, and third place for online newspaper and humorous column.
Prior to each conference, the staff comes together and assesses our best work to be entered for the competition. It is a lot of fun to reflect on all the stories and photos we have compiled throughout the school year. We believe this year’s staff is a wellrounded staff of writers, designers and photographers. Adviser Larry Hook has told us that this year’s staff has a lot of talent, but its biggest strength is the camaraderie and closeness of the group. The members of this year’s newspaper staff range in age from 18 to 35. The age differences don’t seem to be any sort of barrier when it comes to working together to put out a quality product. If fact, we believe it gives us depth, variety and many different perspectives. Our staff hopes to be rewarded for our hard work this April 18 by capturing many awards once again at this year’s MCCPA conference.
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Gibson’s Books celebrates 60 years of business Jeremy Kohn Editor in Chief
Gibson’s Books and Beans marked its 60-year anniversary on March 18. The store celebrated by offering free coffee, pop and cookies to customers. The once tiny store, which opened on St. Patrick’s Day in East Lansing in 1955, has seen many changes over the course of its 60 years. Originally owned by Walt Gibson, the store branched out to be located adjacent to LCC shortly after the college opened in 1957. In 1995, Gibson’s added a café to its existing bookstore. In 2013, the business further expanded by adding Gibby’s Subs. Gibson’s owner Matt Buche talked about how Gibson’s has been able to persevere despite Michigan’s economic problems. “We have been lucky from the fact that we saw things 20 years ago that we needed to diversify,” Buche said.
As the Gibson’s staff looks toward the future, the owner said it will continue to think of ways to improve its store. “One of the things we are trying to develop is a mobile app for textbooks,” Buche said. “Students will be able to see records of classes, books they have used.” Dave Poquette, Buche’s brother-in-law, is in charge of text books at Gibson’s. He has been working for the store since he was a young boy. “I remember being 8 or 10 years old, sweeping up the store,” Poquette said. Poquette said he loves being able to work in a family atmosphere as his wife, niece, nephew and brother-in-law all work with him. Buche spoke about his favorite memories during his tenure at Gibson’s “The kids,” Buche said. “Being able to watch an 18-year-old kid get a job and watch them develop in a year or two — (then) to see them come back and visit over the years.”
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Gibson’s offers students a comfortable place to study and socialize while enjoying good food and hot coffee. Gibson’s celebrated its 60th anniversary on March 18 by giving customers free coffee, soft drinks and cookies.
Gibson’s owner Matt Buche (left) and Textbook Manager Dave Poquette were present to celebrate Gibson’s 60th anniversary.