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Aikido: the art of harmony

Knight speaks of renovations Nathan Wilson Associate Editor

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Aikido Club members practice martial art techniques in GB 252 March 13. See story page 12.

Professional, academic success made easy through transfer fair Shauna Stocken Editor In Chief Students can advance with LCC’s first Get in the Game transfer fair, as well as a job and internship fair. The two events connect LCC students and the community to area employers, universities and colleges. Western Michigan University Regional Coordinator Adam Scheidt has worked at the University Center for four years.

According to Scheidt, there have been similar job and transfer events on campus, but none have had such a large focus on careers as Get in the Game does. “I think that there are a multitude of reasons why the fair is so important,” Scheidt said. ”I think for the LCC students, it helps them paint a picture of not only what goals they should have at LCC, but reaching beyond that.” The transfer fair will be held

in the Gannon Building in the second floor lobby Tuesday, March 19 to Thursday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Counselors from over 40 colleges and universities are expected to attend. While the transfer fair caters to current and future LCC students, the job and internship fair welcomes LCC students, alumni and the general public to learn about a multitude of opportunities. See Fair, page 2

The monthly Student Advisory Committee to the President meeting turned into an in depth dialogue about the current renovations on campus March 13. Taking place in TLC 127, LCC President Brent Knight was greeted with many questions about the planned student commons area, parking ramp renovations, and updates to the Gannon Building and A & S Building. When asked about the pool renovations, Knight described his vision of the student commons area to be installed there, and he said construction is scheduled for summer 2013. According to Knight, the pool wall facing Circle Drive will be replaced with geometric glass. “The geometric glass has slightly different angles so it’s very interesting inside and out,” Knight said. “Aesthetically, (the student commons area) will be great fun. It will have several different kinds of food choices that people can choose from.” Despite the scale of changes planned, Knight said he is facing a large dilemma trying to implement them. Three exits from the Gannon Ramp are closely positioned toward the pool wall set to come down. According to Knight, one of the toll booths will have to be

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LCC President Brent Knight speaks to students March 13.

removed to make way for semitrucks that bring in food for the student commons area. “By July 1, I have to have a way that half of all the cars (exiting the ramp) can zip through at five miles an hour, no stopping,” Knight said. “It is something we have to get going right now because it has to be operational by August 1, or we’ll have a traffic mess that will be intolerable for everyone.” Knight said he would like to see one of the booths used for transactions but the other needs to allow for a constant flow of exiting cars with no stopping. As for the A & S Building, Knight said there will be 90inch LED screens mounted on See Knight, page 2

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The event will bring together employers from various industries around the Lansing area. Guests will be able to learn about industries that are hiring for full-time, part-time, internships and apprenticeship positions. Join the job and internship fair at LCC West, March 28 from 2:30 to 6: 30 p.m.

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the walls on every floor. “In fact, a year from now, we will have a dozen LED screens around the cam-

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“It’s a really good idea for those who want to see what other people are doing as a career in your same field,” Scheidt said, “to see what kind of skills are required, what skills you have and what you may need to increase.” Both events are free to attend and no prior registration is required. For more information on the events and for a complete list of attending schools and employers, visit lcc.edu/ getinthegame.

pus, all 90-inches,” Knight said. “I’m looking forward to it … We can message all kinds of things and use fun graphics.” Knight added that Gannon will include many screens once it is renovated.

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“Start Here, Get There” with Transfer Fair LCC’s “Star Here, Get There” Transfer Fair will return to main campus from Tuesday, March 19 to Thursday, March 21. Taking place in the Gannon Building’s second-floor lobby, representatives from over 40 colleges and uni-

versities will be standing by to discuss the transfer process with students. The transfer fair is free but registration is encouraged. Those who register are entered to win an iPad mini. For more information, visit www. lcc.edu/uc/getthere/index.aspx.

LCC will offer a free self-defense class in the Gannon Gymnasium on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program brings women together in an effort to prevent victimization and increase awareness of protection strategies. Women of all ages, sizes and fitness

levels are welcome to join the class. Daughters or granddaughters should be at least 10 years old and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Lunch will be offered between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Contact Rodney Bahl at 517-4831825 or at bahlr@lcc.edu or Kristy Rodgers at rodgerk3@lcc.edu for reservations.

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LCC to host free Starfest concert April 20 During the Student Advisory Committee Meeting to the President March 13, Andrew Lathrop, head of LCC’s Alumni Association, announced a free concert in Dart Auditorium April 20 at

8 p.m. Titled “Starfest,” the event will include singer and songwriter Jared Lee and others. More information will be announced in the coming weeks.

LCC’s English Department will celebrate the contributions of women writers Monday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The location of the event will be announced. Students, faculty, administrators and staff are welcome to read from their fa-

vorite woman author. Those interested in attending may sign up by emailing Teresa Purvis at purvist@email.lcc.edu with one’s name, title/author and preferred time of day (offer a 30- to 60-minute window for scheduling.)

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Apply for IT classes Nathan Wilson Associate Editor

Those interested in an exciting future in information technology can look to the Capital Area Tech Knowledge E-Pathways Program to learn about their opportunities. According to E-Pathways Program Coach Sarah Linz, this program is a partnership between Capital Area Michigan Works and LCC that provides unemployed or underemployed individuals with free education. “People who are unemployed or underemployed can earn their associate’s degree in computer science or programmer analyst or do a one-year software tester certificate,” Linz said. “For the federal grant that covers tuition fees, we purchase our own textbooks and lend them out to the students so they don’t need to buy anything.” Linz added that E-Pathways came about because local IT employers have a need for more talent that is not being filled. “The definition of underemployed is very broad so

a lot of people may fit into that category,” Linz said. “I think there are probably a lot of current LCC students who are eligible, so that’s the group we’re trying to target now.” According to Linz, the next academic E-Pathways programs are set for the 2013 fall semester, but those interested can apply now at www. ePathways.org. After applying, case workers work with each individual’s case to determine eligibility for the program. “This semester we are also potentially offering some short-term training, but that is to be determined,” Linz said. “That would probably be more for people who have some background in IT.” There are also supportive services available for students enrolled in the E-Pathways program, including activities outside the classroom and events that bring in employers. “The unemployment for people in IT is much lower than other sectors,” Linz said. “Software development and software testing and different areas of ana-

lyst work are growing.” LCC student David German is currently taking the programmer analyst “path” in E-Pathways, which lasts four semesters. German said his favorite part of the program was finding helpful teachers and forming camaraderie among the students. “We all got different backgrounds and come from different facets, and we all really care about how each other does,” German said. LCC student Geri Hengesbach is taking the software tester certification section of E-Pathways, which consists of 10 courses. She said the internships offered through E-Pathways will especially be helpful for students seeking employment in IT. “Usually in colleges, the internship programs are very competitive,” Hengesbach said. “(These internships) really are going to be a help … I think the people who have internships get employed faster than the people who haven’t.” For more information about E-Pathways, contact Linz at or 517-483-1314 or linzs1@lcc.edu.

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Breaking myths about retirement

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Case Credit Union representative Nicholas Nauta presents facts and advice to ensure a successful retirement March 13 in TLC 127.

When people think about the word “retirement,” what do they think of? Images like an older couple enjoying games of shuffleboard outside their luxury condo or an elderly woman lounging in her favorite rocker crocheting may come to mind. Nicholas Nauta, a representative from Case Credit Union, spoke about some of the misconceptions of retirement as well as the “New Retire-mentality” plan during a presentation in TLC room 127 March 12. “The New Retire-mentality is about living rich, not dying rich,” Nauta said. His words warn that just because someone may believe he or she is financially ready

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LCC, a timeless choice I first enrolled at LCC in the spring of 1979. It was so long ago that my student number was 23. Now the Voc-Tech Building has been renamed Gannon, A&S is being remodeled and the Old Central building is long gone. Even though parking is still not a treat while on main campus, some things have changed for the better. There is a koi pond centrally located on campus, a fine auditorium is open and child care is on campus as well. I don’t have to make my own computer programs with data entry cards anymore, nor walk through registration in an hour-long ordeal. For all the changes, the similarities between now and the distant past are the positive atmosphere and the desire of faculty to help the students succeed. I have found instructors here throughout the years to be knowledgeable, informative and even passionate about their subject matter. Whether you are

completing your education here or transferring to another school, you have chosen well by enrolling at Lansing Community College. I have earned two associates degrees and have worked in the private sector for 33 years since. Working six days a week in automobile sales for 20 years and working for a large local law firm were the jobs I held. Now I find myself back again as a student at LCC to learn something completely different from anything I have ever done before. I am on a quest to become a certified massage therapist and finally have not just a job but a career: something chosen by me, not

dictated by best available employment. When I made the decision to make such a radical life change, the only certainty was to get the education I will need at LCC. I believe that upon successful completion of my current curriculum, I will be able to not just have a “job,” but a successful career as well. I am very grateful for the courteous manner that my younger classmates have treated me with and the many friends I have made. Since I am older than most of their parents (and some of my instructors), I really appreciate how welcome everyone has made me feel. I am a boomerang with an arc of many years, but soon I will be cast outward again to hit another target. My advice is simple and often heard. Choose a job that you love, and you will never punch a time clock. If you need education and training for that job, enroll at LCC and invest in your future.

for retirement, there may be more to think about. Nauta described a successful retirement as one in which the person is satisfied physically, mentally and emotionally. Nauta talked about the importance of retirees filling the void of employment with more productivity. He also revealed that a startling 50 percent of retirees find themselves going back to work. Nauta said his end goal is to have a new generation of retirees become “venture philanthropists,” or people who choose to give back to the community, whether it is through volunteer work or donating to a certain cause. Nauta compared retirement to a jigsaw puzzle, and he asked what is the most important piece to a jigsaw puzzle.

After several guesses from the audience, he said the most important piece to the puzzle is the picture on the box. “Without the picture on the box, you would not know what the puzzle is supposed to look like,” Nauta said. He then proceeded to talk about the importance of finding a retirement consultant that can help one find a healthy balance of financial advisory, leisure and stimulation of one’s mind and body. Perhaps the most important thing said throughout the seminar was something very simplistic yet thought provoking. “How do you want to be remembered?” Nauta asked. It is a thought everyone should think about when planning for the future.

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Actress breathes life into legend Nathan Wilson Associate Editor The LCC community had a chance to speak with “Harriet Tubman” in Dart Auditorium Feb. 27. Written and performed by actress Myxolydia Tyler, A Conversation with Harriet Tubman opened up audience’s eyes to the historical impact Tubman had on America. Tubman was an antislavery activist renowned for helping slaves escape to their freedom through the Underground Railroad during the 1800s. The performance was presented by LCC’s Student Life Office as a part of the college’s 2013 Black History Month festivities. Later performances took place in the afternoon on the third floor of the TLC Building. As the title indicates, the performance played out like a conversation with Tubman about her childhood and her expedition to the North. Tyler even acted out the roles of Tubman’s family members. Tyler proudly boasts an impressive acting career, which took off during college. She graduated from Brown Trinity’s MFA program in 2005. “I haven’t looked back since,” Tyler

said. “I was able to get an agent and a manager right away in New York, and I have been really blessed to be working on and off since I graduated.” Some of her past performances include the narrator in A Season to Unravel, and Addy in the world premiere and national tour of Addy: An American Girl Story. “What I enjoy most (about A Conversation with Harriet Tubman) is the storytelling aspect of seeing her as a young child,” Tyler said. “We forget to think of her as a child. She kept that. She was very determined, kind of like a kid, and I liked that about her.” Tyler has been performing this play off and on since its development as part of a grant with Syracuse Stage in 2006. She said she drew inspiration from a play called The Syringa Tree, which tells the story of a South African girl under apartheid. Tyler also used resources such biographies to develop her character. “I actually saw the DVD of (Tyler) presenting before and thought it would be a great learning opportunity here at LCC,” said Student Life Director Al Nowak. “Her performance

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Professional actress Myxolydia Tyler, in character as Harriet Tubman, answers an audience member’s question about how many trips she took along the Underground Railroad Feb. 27.

was very engaging and I thought with her being in character, it really adds a lot of value to learning outside the classroom.” The turnout for the morning performance suffered due to the Feb. 26 snow storm, which closed many Lansing schools originally set to bring

students to the performance. According to Nowak, attendance was steady for the afternoon performances. At the end of the morning performance, “Tubman” took questions from the audience about her journeys before slavery was abolished.

Support a community cause in a crafty way Shauna Stocken Editor In Chief LCC’s student organization Gay

Straight Alliance (GSA) is collecting art through donations for the event Art for AIDS. The art auction raises money and

awareness for those battling AIDS. LCC student and GSA President Frank Vaca is the event planner for Art for AIDS. Vaca said he hopes the event will grow people’s interest in GSA and the work they are doing for the community. “We’re just trying to help out the people within the community that could use the support,” Vaca said. “We hope that this will be -Frank a continued event and tradition at LCC.” The event is open to the community and any person interested in supporting Art for AIDS can donate their art on LCC’s main campus. Those interested can attend the auction May 4 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the atrium located in the Health and Human Services Building. Donations for the auction can be left at the Student Life Office, located in the Gannon Building room 218.

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According to Vaca, last year’s auction was a success with the donation of 84 pieces of artwork, which raised $584. “Not all of the pieces sold, but a variety of pieces did,” Vaca said. “This year, the theme of the art is inequality, but all art will be accepted.” According to Vaca, the art pieces donated can be in the form of music CD’s, photography Vaca or even homemade candles. “I’m expecting around 25 or 30 pieces will be donated this year,” Vaca said. The last day to donate artwork for the auction is April 26. The money raised for the auction will be donated to the Lansing Area AIDS Network after the auction. For more information contact, LCC GSA Adviser Christopher Green at szmadzic@lcc.edu.

This year, the theme of the art is inequality, but all art will be accepted.

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The artwork pictured above were donated by LCC student Tim Yang for last year’s Art for AIDS auction.

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Stars bow from tourney Joe Israel Sports Editor The LCC cagers headed into the post-season on a four-game skid, ending with a heart-breaking 97-92 loss against Kellogg CC in Battle Creek Feb. 27. Despite a 20-point blowout loss at home Feb. 23, the Stars were shooting well and playing solid defense. Lucky for the Stars, they exacted revenge on the Bruins. The first round of the District 9 NJCAA Tournament paired the number-three seed Stars hosting the number six-seed Bruins at Gannon Gymnasium March 5. “We watched a lot of films on (Kellogg), and we had a good week of practice,” Assistant Coach Terry Harris said. “We let the last game get away from us, so we have to make sure the guys are fired up and get off to a good start.” The Stars were more

than fired up, as the next meeting between the two schools fared much different for the Stars. On sophomore night, upperclassmen Tyrin Wade, George Goodman, Montel Smith and Travion Babers were honored in a special pre-game ceremony. Afterward, the Stars answered the call of duty. Goodman had a phenomenal game, racking up 35 points on 12-17 shooting from the field (70 percent). He also shot a perfect 3-3 from beyond the arc, as well as 8-9 on free throws. Three other players scored in double figures as LCC trounced the Bruins 100-71. Goodman acknowledged that the Stars had to change their strategy. “The coaches said that sometimes I get into a habit of passing too much, and that kind of hurt the team,” Goodman said after the win. “The team knows me as a scorer, so I just took

the shots I had today and that was it.” The win was enough momentum to propel the Stars into second-round action, pitting the cagers against the number-two seeded Grand Rapids CC Raiders. Despite 25 points from Goodman, as well as 19 from All Western Conference third team forward Devlin Bell, the Stars were defeated 71-61. LCC shot an impressive 80 percent from the charity stripe, but a dismal 26.7 percent (2386) from the field as the Stars’ season ended. The Stars finished 18-12 overall with a 10-6 Western Conference record. Wade collected some valuable individual postseason awards, receiving All Region XII team and All Western Conference first team. Goodman made the all-tournament team, as well as All Conference second team. Bell nabbed all-conference third team honorsto cap it all off.

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Sophomore forward Tyrin Wade goes up for a shot attempt against the Raiders of Grand Rapids Community College. Feb. 23.

Women end with 23-6 overall mark Swinging into Joe Israel Sports Editor In more ways than one, 2012-13 was a good year for Lansing Community College women’s basketball. The Lady Stars finished the regular season with a 13-3 MCCAA Western Conference record, and 23-6 overall after coming up just a bit short in the Region 12 NJCAA Tournament. In a weird turn of events schedule wise, the Lady Stars ultimately received a first-round bye in the tournament. LCC Coach Ervin Brunson said he’d welcome the change. “The extra day in between and the bye are great for us,” Brunson said. The women’s season came to an end in the District G semi-finals against the number three seed Lake Michigan CC Red Hawks, on the campus of Delta College March 7. The Stars were defeated in the University Center 74-67. “For not having a lot of players, only (playing) five, I still feel we played well,” sophomore forward Stepha-

nie Manuel said. Manuel was a scratch for the post-season, as she suffered a foot injury weeks prior. Before the loss to Lake Michigan, the Lady cagers were on a tear, winning nine out of their last 10 games. LCC finished the regular season and tied with Lake Michigan for second place in the MCCAA Western Conference. Impressive home and road wins were posted on Feb. 23 and 27 respectively, as the Lady Stars hosted Grand Rapids CC at home on Feb. 23. The Stars shone brightly, blinding the Lady Raiders 54-47. All Western Conference first-team forward Carli Reid firmly had 14 points and 13 rebounds in 33 minutes played. The Stars took their intense and finesse style of play on the road as they traveled to Kellogg on Feb. 27. The Lady Stars won 70-62, behind 20 points from point guard Robyn Robinson. Dyann Wiley chipped in with 11 points and eight rebounds. As the off-season approaches, Brunson said he will be anxious to return back to the court

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LCC Freshman guard and all defensive team recipient La Tonya Shade shoots over a Grand Rapids defender Feb. 23

and continue to develop and nurture talent: two reasons he has cultivated success at Lansing Community College. Returning will be freshman sensation Wiley, who played brilliantly toward the end of the regular season. She will be joined by fellow defensive stopper and recipient of All Western Conference third-team honors La Tonya Shade.

Reid received numerous post-season accolades which included: All-MCCAA, All Region 12 team and all Western Conference first team. Brunson took home his third Western Conference Coach of the Year honors, his second since the Lady Stars National Championship season back in 1996. Wiley also received allWestern Conference third team honors as well.

Spring time is upon us, and spring athletics at LCC are in full swing. The 201213 LCC Stars softball team is assembled and ready to take the field in MCCAA competition. The Lady Stars finished the 2011-12 season with a 20-26 overall record. At the helm this season is second-year Coach Marc Kibby. Kibby took the job in summer 2011, after serving as head coach of Bath High School for a decade and a half. He will be assisted by coaches Janet Hengesbach, Carl Chaffee, Tom Smith and Gordy Hetrick. All have significant coaching experience with the exception of first-year Coach Hetrick. Bullock Creek product Emilie Pritzer will start in left field for the Lady Stars after a solid spring season, during which time the team was in the southern states. Another freshman, shortstop and Olivet High grad Emily Wilson, will be a key hitter in the lineup. Alongside her will be a St. Johns product, freshman

centerfielder Elizabeth Vincent. Vincent’s versatility will come in handy as she can play infield positions as well. The sophomores anchoring the team are strong hitters, and the pitching staff is still working the kinks out. Not to worry, Kibby said, as the Lady Stars were up against some stiff competition down south for their exhibition games “We’re still learning as far as our pitching staff goes as far as location goes,” Kibby said. “Our pitching staff is all freshmen, and we were up against top D1 schools in the spring.” Bath High standout and sophomore Sam Hayes will start for the Lady Stars at first base. She will be joined by top returning starter Rachel Malmquist, who was a star at her alma mater, Grand Ledge High. Right-hander McKayla Adams will also help lead this crop of girls to what could be a Cinderella season. Due to a cancellation, the first home game won’t be played until Tuesday, March 19 at Ranney Park vs. Mott CC. The March 17 game will be made up at a later date.

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Let me just come right out with it: There’s no shame in getting dunked on in the game of basketball. Getting dunked on keeps us all honest, in the same concept that you have to have any dirt on you for anyone to trust you. The internet has been going haywire due to the rim-shattering dunk delivered by L.A. Clippers forward DeAndre Jordan during the Clippers-Pistons game March 10. Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Knight was the lone defender in front of Jordan and the basket. Jordan received the lob from Chris Paul, and then … POW! Jordan proceeded to jam the alley-oop with such authority that Knight didn’t even have a chance to land right, as he hit the floor hard while contesting the dunk. Twitter was set ablaze, as was most of social media. Other sports writers made him a subject of ridicule on TV and in print.

As a former athlete and former baller myself, I’ve had many discussions with friends regarding this pivotal play in the game. Current GVSU men’s basketball coach Steve Ernst told me at an Aim High basketball camp back in 1995, “If you get dunked on, it’s because the other four guys are loafing on defense. No shame in it.” I still sing that tune in perfect pitch and vibrato. One can’t help but remember Blake Griffin’s dunk on Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins. As a center, Perkins is bigger and stronger,

which makes Griffin’s dunk more tenacious. It would be even more impressive if there was more to Griffin’s game. There isn’t more, unfortunately. Which brings me to my next point: Jordan made a hell of a play. He’s another player with a $40 million plus contract with no offensive repertoire or any ability to score outside the paint. Sounds like someone I just mentioned. Yes, he can leap and dunk over guys smaller than him. If Jordan can elevate like that, shouldn’t he be grabbing more rebounds than he does? At $11 million a year, one would think so. Players like Knight should be commended, but there is no stat in the books for getting yoked on. You’re just going to have to return to practice, take your lumps and continue to play hard every night. There is no shame in getting dunked on. It keeps us all honest.

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Coping with tragedy 10 years later Sarah Spohn A&E Editor A decade ago, the Tectonic Theater Project used a journalistic approach to relay first-hand accounts of the Matthew Shepard story. In 1998, in the small town of Laramie, Wyo., a gay college student was brutally beaten. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was tied to a fence and died days later. The Laramie Project, Ten Years Later revisits the town of Laramie, now including more community member interviews and court case details. After the play became a hugely phenomenal hit, resonating with people across the globe, the theater company returned to the scene of the crime. Without lofty expectations, they were surprised with shocking responses, and it warranted an entire full-length play. LCC director Chad Badgero talked about the importance of going back to the original event on its 10th anniversary. “In the 10 years since, a lot has happened,” Badgero said. “Both with hate crime legislation and people’s attitudes about homosexuality.” The Laramie Project, Ten Years Later is dramatic and graphic in the way people’s thoughts have changed toward homosexuality,

or lack thereof. According to Badgero, this is a play that everyone will be able to connect with. “It reflects the whole spectrum of beliefs and thoughts about an event like this happening in your town,” Badgero said. Badgero has previously directed Jane Eyre and many other LCC plays during the eight years he’s been on campus. However, he said this project is closer to his heart. “I directed the first Laramie Project with Peppermint Creek Theater Company 10 years ago,” Badgero said. “It was our first season as a theater company, so it was one of the first plays I directed. I had a real tremendous experience with that play.” Although recommended for mature audiences, preferably 15 years old and up, this performance is sure to shed a light upon a dark event for all viewers. It is a timely matter in today’s world that resonates well with all. “There’s an honesty and a heart to this play that is so easy to connect to,” Badgero said. The Laramie Project, Ten Years Later will be showing Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23 at 8 p.m. in LCC’s Dart Auditorium. Tickets cost $5 for students, LCC staff and alumni and $10 for adults. To purchase tickets in advance, call 517-372-0945.

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Joe Quick (left) and Jackie Payne act out a scene from The Laramie Project, Ten Years Later March 13.

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Get puckwild at Detroit Red Wings hockey game LCC’s Employee Development Fund (EDF) invites all students, alumni, staff and faculty to watch the Detroit Red Wings battle it out on the ice against the St. Louis Blues. The game takes place Sunday, April 7 at 12:30 p.m. The group will be sitting together in Sections 203(C) and 204(A&B). To view these seats,

visit paperchips.com/joelouisarena/ Tickets cost $50 for EDF members and $55 for non-EDF members. To purchase tickets, call the Foundation Office at 517-4831985 or log onto lcc.edu/shopedf for online sales. Tickets are limited and must be paid for in advance.

Relive Beatlemania with Broadway Act RAIN Time to dust off that Sgt. Pepper’s suit because the Beatles are back. Presented by Magic Arts and Entertainment, RAIN is coming to the Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall on Friday, March 29. This lively show features everything from the early hits to the now-classic ballads of the later Beatles with singing, dancing, video footage, light show and the

lyrics fans have come to know and love. The show is at 8 p.m. and runs about an hour and 45 minutes. Tickets range from $32.50 to $52.50 and are on sale through the Wharton Center. To purchase tickets in person, visit The Box Office, located in Wharton Center’s lobby on Bogue Street off of Shaw Lane, or call 517-432-2000.

Maple Syrup Festival sweetens up Fenner Nature Center The Maple Syrup Festival welcomes all local friends and families to the Fenner Nature Center to learn about Michigan’s “liquid gold.” The event includes hands on activities, demonstrations and plenty of tasty syrup treats. Countless varieties of maple syrup, candy, cotton candy and treats will on sale for festival goers. Pancakes will also be served,

on behalf of “Flapjacks for Fenner” from 12 to 3 p.m. by World Record flapjack flipper “Chris Cakes.” This event helps support the Fenner Conservancy while providing a fun and educational atmosphere in a unique natural setting. Tickets cost $7 in advance and $8 at the door. For more information, contact Fenner Nature Center at 517-483-4224 or info@ mynaturecenter.org

Create a team now for journey to help cancer society LCC student organization Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is inviting all interested students, staff, faculty and community members to form a Relay for Life team. Each team will help PTK raise money for the American Cancer Society. This 24-hour event will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8 at Lansing Catholic High School. PTK will host tables to raise money for the charity event during the upcoming weeks. These tables will be on the sec-

ond floor of the Gannon Building. Baked goods, PTK cook books and Relay for Life items will be for sale. Relay for Life “feet” will be on sale for $1 and luminary bags to commemorate loved ones will be on sale for $10. These Relay for Life feet will also be on sale at the Welcome Center in the Gannon Building Monday through Friday. Those wishing to organize a team for the event can go to www.RelayForLife.org/LansingMI

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A sunset shines over Douglas Lake in the small town of Dandridge, Tenn.

Smiles and sweet tea The saying goes, “Chivalry is dead,” but I’m pretty sure manners and common courtesy are its neighbors six feet under. I recently traveled down to a small town in Tennessee for spring break, anything but the typical Girls Gone Wild booze scene. Vacationing in a town where the main street still consists of a drug store with malt shakes, a public library, courthouse and a flower shop is pure nostalgia. Strolling down the street, cruising through the winding roads, my mind is at ease. Life is simple there; it’s as if time moves slower, but smiles last longer. It’s a place with few cell phone towers but tons of conversation. You know, back when you used to sit down next to a stranger, unafraid to make eye contact and verbally ask how their day is going. The good old days are alive and well here, with door holding and “Yes ma’ams” that echo across

the mountains. Some people may be all for big cities, but there’s just something about a small town that makes me feel like a kid again. Maybe it has something to do with the fact this small Tennessee town is practically where I grew up (well, not yet) but I did grow a little bit taller. Spending every summer here was full of ’80s music, Adam Sandler movies, slip ’n’ slides, water parks, roller coasters, picnics and badminton. The South can be considered notorious for a few things that would prove it to have a less than sterling reputation. Cue the tacky hillbilly shows, drag queen Dolly Partons, and

you can’t forget the whole slavery thing. Yeah, not the South’s finest moment, but like most things, there’s more than meets the eye. There’s something special there. Something that in other cities seem to have been forgotten. It’s the genuine caring for a neighbor’s well-being, the manners community members used to live by. Nowhere north of the Kentucky border have I seen a stranger lift up their hand to a fellow Dodge pickup traveling around the mountain road. The South has, in a way, become my home away from home. Don’t get me wrong, I still am inclined to want to jump out of a car when if I hear honky-tonk country on the radio. Aside from the cowboy boots, the Billy Ray Cyrus mullets and the slow-talking twang, there’s something rare. There’s only one thing sweeter than the tea here, and it’s the southern hospitality.

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Rumours has everyone talking

My addiction to gourmet subs

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Shauna Stocken Editor In Chief

Road trips require tunes. It’s a no-brainer. In an effort to avoid the dreaded radio static in between state borders, commercial-free music is the way to go. For some, this is in the form of an iPod. For me, it’s still CDs. Yeah, I might be just about the only one who still buys CDs. So when the new-release Tuesdays roll around, I’m like a kid in a candy store. Call me behind the times or a dork, but I love ripping that shrink wrap off a CD. When I heard that Fleetwood Mac was re-releasing their classic album, Rumours, I bought it right away. The album still features all the classics like “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop,” and “Go Your Own Way.” The album, however, is never going back again. The secondhand news now includes a disc of live recordings from the band’s 1977 world tour and studio recordings on the third disc. For the diehard Fleetwood Mac fans, ears will be pleasantly surprised with special acoustic serenades and demo takes of the well-known classic rock songs. The hauntingly beautiful “Songbird” is given a new light with an even more chilling instrumental version of the song. For those of us who still purchase our music, who read the liner notes, and who used to re-

I can’t seem to get enough of Jimmy John’s gourmet sandwiches. If you walk around most college campuses or downtown in a populated city, you’ll probably find one of the many chain sub restaurants. I was always a Subway fan until I tried Jimmy John’s Turkey Tom sub. The Turkey Tom is loaded with sliced turkey breast and crisp veggies. Not only do I prefer the taste of their subs to other restaurants, but the pricing is very inexpensive. After overindulging in the Turkey Tom for a few months, I recently ordered the Italian Night Club sub. The Italian Night Club is full of flavor real genoa salami, mild capicola, ham, provolone cheese, Italian vinaigrette dressing and, of course, lots of veggies.

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Fleetwood Mac issued a 3-CD re-release of Rumours Jan. 29, 2013.

wind our favorite songs to hear them once more, re-released albums can be risky. Are the changes going to be noticeable? Better or worse? It’s a risky thing for a band known for their storytelling to suddenly switch up the ending to that tale. Enhanced echoed vocals, punchy solos and different lyrical takes prove Fleetwood Mac was always going their own way and continues to break the chain of today’s crappy music. Some might argue a re-issue is just an excuse to up the price of a CD that’s old enough to be

in the bargain bin at Walmart. However, the new Rumours puts spins on songs you once couldn’t imagine any other way. The times have changed, and music that once rocked jukeboxes across the country often goes unheard. Classic rock stations help to keep these “oldies” alive, but sometimes they get dusty. Fleetwood Mac made the right choice to re-issue their defining album. The band was right when they sang, “It’ll Be Better Than Before.” Yesterday’s Rumours is revamped and ready to hook another generation of music lovers.

The sub has quickly become my usual order when dining in or ordering delivery. Pairing the sub with a bag of kettle style, salt and vinegar chips makes for the perfect lunch on the go. The portions are overly filling and the prices are low, but the speedy service is what keeps me coming back. In a “hot-and-now” society where customers have little patience, Jimmy John’s caters to my fastpaced lifestyle. Jimmy John’s prides itself on “freaky fast delivery,” and that’s no exaggeration. Next time you’re in the mood for a sub made with soft fresh bread and quality ingredients with not much time to spare, visit Jimmy John’s or order in. Check out the full menu and find a restaurant near you by visiting www.jimmyjohns.com. Trust me, you’ll be happy you did.

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Snitch over-produced, under-directed Joe Israel Sports Editor What in the hell is going on in Hollywood? Are the financiers deaf, dumb and blind? Are the agents only reading coverage before they pitch to their clients? Are studio execs so desperate to be in the black so their stockholders won’t feign interest that they will green light the first halfassed written script or one sheet that invades their corner offices? These questions and more will be on audience’s minds after they view Snitch. This latest offering from stuntman-turned-director Ric Roman Waugh follows a father who will stop at nothing to free his son from federal prison after his arrest for distribution of

narcotics. I’ll give you the good news first. The casting directors cast Dwayne Johnson in the right role, and it’s about time. Johnson portrays John Matthews, a construction business owner who is forced to become an informant, immersing himself in the underbelly of the drug trade. In the film, he wheels and deals with the U.S. attorney Joanne Keeghan, played by Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon. Sarandon’s performance was decent but buried in quicksand due to the horrendous screenplay written by Justin Haythe. Now the bad news, and there is a lot. The movie is all over the place, as it tries for many scenes to be an action movie. This direction would be all right had it been syncopated with the correct portrayal of the un-

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Snitch stars Dwayne Johnson as a construction business owner who is forced to become an informant.

derworld. Low-rent drug crews mix with cartels into a bad marriage of scenes that play out on screen like paint drying on the wall. Benjamin Bratt plays a cartel leader with four first names. It’s predictable to say the least. This actor has come a long way since the glory days of Law and Order, and not in a good way. I’m going to ask for a raise from The Lookout for having to review this movie. Hell, I should ask

for more than that, but I digress. I almost wanted to snitch on myself and call the FBI after the end credits rolled. Lock me away because I couldn’t watch another minute of this pure unadulterated rubbish. Letting investors make bets on a movie’s future box office receipts would have many bookmakers “laying off” of this one. Snitch is over-produced, under-directed, paced like a snail and dripping with inexperienced writing.

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Free chair massages offered on campus Mary Hobbins Freelance Writer A total of 80 staff, students and community members received a brief solace in the middle of the day at the LCC campus massage clinic March 12. Massages were held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Health and Human Services Building. Soothing music played in the background as members of the community were invited to visit the Massage Clinic and receive a brief 15- to 20-minute chair massage, easing stiff and sore muscles. “It’s a nice way to promote the program to the college community,” said Mabel Menadier-Thomas, instructor for Chair Massage and academic leader of the Therapeutic Massage Program. “It’s an excellent opportunity for students to work with the public

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Massage therapy students offer free chair massages to a full crowd on March 12 at Lansing Community College.

and I’m always pleased with the level of pro-

fessionalism of the students.”

A typical chair massage is 15 to 20 minutes

long and includes the head, neck, shoulders,

back and arms. However, each massage is different and uniquely tailored to each client. Jessica Roy, LCC accounts payable specialist, spoke with enthusiasm about her massage. “It’s amazing,” Roy. said “It’s a nice break to have in the middle of the day to go over and get a free massage on my lunch break. Offering this during the lunch hour was a bonus.” “It’s a nice respite for students and staff,” Menadier-Thomas said. “ We’re an oasis of tranquility on the LCC campus.” Similar events are held each semester, usually at the end of the course. Massage Clinic I will also be holding a free combination table/ chair massage event on Monday, March 25. For more information on upcoming events, or to schedule a massage, contact the massage clinic at 483-1451.

Aikido Club brings harmony to LCC students Amber Glomb Staff Writer

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Adviser Rob Van Oeveren moves in sync with an LCC student during Aikido Club. March 13. Aikido Club takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. in GB 252.

come and check it out. You never know, it might be something you’re interested in.” Although open to any student, in order to be considered a voting member of the Aikido Club, a $25 monthly due is expected each semester. According to Terrill, Aikido has real-life applications both inside and outside of the club. “When we walk into the classroom, we leave all our worries

behind,” Terrill said. Terrill said he be“That’s something I’ve lieves there is another actualbenefit ly done to the w i t h Aikido Normally, there m y club’s classes. harmois no competition I ’ v e ny-like except within done a mentalyourself to do lot betity. something better ter this “If you semesare feel-Rob Van Oeveren ter and ing more the seat harmester mony … before you can this … because I took feel less likely to start that with me.” a fight with somebody

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The art of fighting in harmony can be found within LCC’s Aikido Club. The student registered organization meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. in GB 252. According to Aikido Club Adviser Rob Van Oeveren, harmony is unique to the martial art Aikido. “It really is a study of harmony,” Van Oeveren said. “There is no, like in some other arts, conflict. “You actually move in harmony with what that person is indicating. … Rather than having two powers colliding, you go along with the other person.” Daniel Terrill, president of the Aikido Club, explained how the club uses its extra time to study Aikido techniques. Despite the focus on Aikido, any LCC student is welcome to join. “We do recommend that people come try it out at least,” Terrill said. “If you don’t want to join, at least

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Jason Bingham practices his technique in Aikido Club.

else,” Terrill said. “If someone says something that is not to your liking, you are less likely to snap at them. You can talk to them calmly about it.” According to Van Oeveren, in other places like the West Coast, Aikido has become a competition. Although it can be used for self-defense, LCC does not teach it that way. “Normally, there is

no competition except within yourself to do something better,” Van Oeveren said. “If you really took the wrong concept of Aikido, you can take it aggressively. “That’s not the concept. It really is: what does the other person need? How can I help them?” For additional information contact Oeveren at vanoevr@ lcc.edu.

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Am I qualified yet? Taking time off work The time has come again where I need a break from spouting off about politics, domestic policy and the turmoil overrunning our world. No more natural disasters, political uproars or government sequesters, at least, not for this week. In fact, many of these topics have been the furthest things from my mind lately. I recently signed a lease for my first apartment for my girlfriend and I. It’s probably the first major step I’ve taken to asserting my own independence and living on my own. Unfortunately, based on my current budget, all I can afford is monthly rent, bills and food. The luxury of wireless internet and cable will have to wait until I find a higher income. I’m currently looking for a full-time IT job to better support my independent lifestyle, but

these days it’s hard to come by anything without shoving a special degree in an employer’s face to say you’re qualified. An associate’s degree doesn’t cut it anymore when every full-time job demands at least three years of experience in its minimum requirements (even when it’s a measly entry level job.) It’s truly frustrating just how difficult it is to obtain even a mediocre job. Colleges can hand you a degree or a certificate, but they can’t exactly provide you with the experience you

need. And with rising tuition and ridiculously expensive textbooks, it seems more like gaining an education is a matter of how much you can fork over. If you don’t have enough, too bad, you’re going to work at McDonald’s for the rest of your life. It feels more and more like I’m trapped in a state of limbo, unable to progress, simply waiting to earn my certification, waiting for the right job to open up, waiting for the employer to call … I’m sick of waiting, even when I’m doing everything in my power to get to the place I want to be. When I picture my life five years later, I’m honestly not sure if I will be in the same situation now or if I will be shuffling between a bunch of part-time jobs. Oh well, maybe I’ll move to China … once my lease expires.

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as social media master Society has a secret job that I feel like no one is addressing: social media. Yes, using social media websites can be fun, but that’s not to say it isn’t work. I once wrote a column about my societyinduced addiction for the Internet and electronics; mainly, my smart phone. But electronics are only as popular, I believe, as social media has reformed them to be. The majority of the time when using my iPhone, I am not talking on the phone or even texting. I’m using other functions that are not a necessity. I use my phone mainly to Instagram photos, tweet pointless blurbs of my day and play word games with

friends. It’s not bad to love your iPhone and your apps, but where is the limit? Many people view the limit as texting while driving and high school students sexting one another. From the moment one wakes up to the moment one goes to bed, social media demands attention all throughout the day. At times I feel like I didn’t achieve what I should have on my multiple social media sites.

Social media feels like work for me when I am taking time before a meal to take a picture or I find myself wearing a certain outfit or doing a certain activatity because it would work well for my sites and pages. Yes, that’s pathetic, I know. It seems like a group of friends can’t hang out anymore without it turning into a group of friends sitting around a room on their phones, laughing awkwardly to themselves. I’ll never give up owning a cell phone. How could I? Land lines are disappearing. But I think everyone could benefit from taking a break from our job of updating and logging on constantly to social media. I know I could.

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Freshman small forward Dyann Wiley goes up for a layup against a Grand Rapids Community College Lady Raider defender. The Lady Stars won 54-47 at Lansing Community College Feb. 23.

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Spring invites ambitious beginnings start and a boost that we are desperately in need of. With spring showers and blooming flowers, we are also setting new goals for ourselves, such as covering more outdoor events and capturing vivid pictures of LCC and the Lansing community. Apart from The Lookout, we are setting goals for our academic and personal lives as well: spring cleaning, actually reading our textbooks before

Thank goodness spring is right around the corner. Here at The Lookout, we agree the winter blues have found all of us this year in different ways. The weather has altered our moods, we’ve lost motivation in certain aspects of our daily lives and procrastination has kicked in big time. But a change in scenery and an increase in temperature gives us all hope of a fresh

class, staying better organized and working out for summer. As the staff prepares for our new beginnings, we want to know how you, the readers and our fellow students are also preparing. How you will be fighting through the last few months of the spring semester at LCC? Share your tips with us on how you are excelling in your courses and how you are fighting the winter blues by

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Explore the joys of the Lansing area Shauna Stocken Editor In Chief

From unique stores, restaurants, bars and recreational places to go

and see, Old Town has something for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Old Town is located within walking distance of LCC’s main campus and is home not only to families but one-of-akind businesses. Guest and residents of Old Town can enjoy nature while walking along Lansing’s River Trail or

while soaking up the sun at a local restaurant’s patio. Throughout the year, Old Town hosts a multitude of festivals, including Oktoberfest, Old Town Gallery Walk, Blues Fest and the Festival of the Sun and Moon, to name a few. “Old Town has become a destination shopping

area,” said Kristin Olson, owner of Love, Betti, a gift shop in Old Town. “I think it’s where people bring out-of-town guests when they have visitors.” According to www. iloveoldtown.org, the community has been working hard over the past 30 years to revitalize the neighborhood. To schedule a tour with

an OTCA staff member, contact the OTCA office at (517) 485-4283. Renovations have transformed the small town to a local hot spot and tourist attraction. For additional information about tours and to learn about upcoming events, visit Old Town’s website at www.iloveoldtown.org.

The colorful bird room at Preuss Pets in Old Town (above) offers a large variety of birds from Macaws to parakeets.

Preuss employee Danielle Coghill hand feeds Hoover the American Sturgeon Catfish.

Cravings offers specialty sodas, including sweet-corn flavored. “We have 200 different flavors of soda; people like to pair them with their favorite popcorn,” employee Ciara Hines said.

Preuss’ Bird Department employee (right) Naomi Doty takes a White Bellied Caique out for socialization.

Hines, a Cravings employee for three years, bags popcorn for retail. “We really like the area out here; it’s very friendly and everyone knows everybody,” Hines said.

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Love, Betti, a unique furniture, antique and art store, offers retro and unique wares. Owner Kristin Olson opened Love, Betti two years ago and offers discounts for Old Town residents.