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Candidates for provost discuss policies Nathan Wilson Associate Editor LCC provided students and faculty an opportunity to meet the finalists for the college’s senior vice president of Academic Affairs March 27 and 28 in the Administration Building. Evan Montague, Ph. D., and Dr. Richard Prystowsky, Ph.D., were advanced as finalists after an evaluation process and two rounds of interviews. Jack Bergeron is currently serving as LCC’s interim provost since former provost Stephanie Shanblatt left in August 2012. Montague has served as the Dean of Students since November 2009 after leaving the institution for four and half years. Prior to that experience, he worked at LCC for almost 10 years as the director of Photo by Suzanna Powers Financial Aid, director of Enrollment Ser- Dr. Richard Prystowsky, Ph.D, (left) addresses faculty about his policy approaches vices and in the Dean’s Office on student in an open forum at LCC’s Administration Building March 27. service projects and technology. Second, he said he would bring a strong and teaching and learning aspects ... to “As Dean of Students, I supervise 10 make sure we’re meeting the needs of departments in support of the student ex- collaborative leadership style. “I think I would bring a strong focus students.” perience and student success,” Montague to student success and outcomes,” MonDuring the March 27 forum, Pryssaid. If selected to be the next provost, Mon- tague said. “Bringing all of my experi- towsky described his upbringing in New tague said he would bring, “an under- ences in enrollment, service, technology Jersey and his academic background. Having served community colleges for standing and strong passion for what and critical thinking skills, I think I can help make a difference to help academic more than 25 years, he taught English and Lansing Community College is about.”
Humanities at Irvine College and served as an administrative leader for several colleges. He is currently the interim dean of Planning and Effectiveness at Hartnell College in California. Faculty in attendance during the forum questioned Prystowsky about his administrative policies. Prystowsky continually emphasized student success, overcoming obstacles and collaborating with faculty. In regards to his problem-solving style, he said he prefers an approach without blaming and shaming the parties involved. He also stressed the need to work with LCC’s Academic Senate and meeting regularly with its members. “We need to find a way if we don’t have one already to work together so that we help the student succeed,” Prystowsky said. “That’s our goal. That’s why we’re here.” At the close of each forum, attendees had the opportunity to provide written feedback on each finalist. Their evaluations will be shared with the president and senior vice president for Finance, Administration and Advancement. The Lookout will update this story when a new provost is chosen.
Academic Senate announced at board meeting Sarah Spohn A&E Editor LCC’s Board of Trustees held its regular meeting in the Paula D. Cunningham Administration Building on March 18. The board discussed many upcoming events surrounding LCC’s student body. Chartered by Jack Bergeron, interim provost, the Academic Senate is the
newest addition to LCC. The purpose of the Academic Senate is to provide faculty input and advice to the administration regarding college-wide issues. Policies, priorities, resources and effective communication are all a part of the Academic Senate, which focuses on student learning. LCC President Brent
Knight commented on the new addition to the school. He said he wanted to show his support in enabling the Academic Senate to be a part of the culture at LCC. Although a common practice in many universities, LCC has never had an Academic Senate in the past. “It was a long time in the coming,” Knight said of the
senate, whose first meeting took place March 1. In order to promote student success, these Academic Senate meetings will be open to all community members, nonvoting college members and administration. Board of Trustees member Robert E. Proctor also relayed an important announcement to all in at-
tendance: LCC will host the fall meeting for the MCCA this upcoming fall. “The stars have to shine brightly October 17,” Proctor said. The Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) encompasses 28 public community colleges and works to provide an efficient collaboration of
schools. Board members and meeting attendants also witnessed a special presentation of local scholars. The Clinton County Young Entrepreneur’s Competition resulted in awarding scholarships and trophies to three high school seniors: Ben Scheffler, Norma Coscarelli and Alexsis Studer.
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Rolling into first place
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The Rolling Stoned bowling team, consisting of (from left) Molly CrydermanWeber, Deb Keene, Bill Garlick and Geoff Blair, emerged as champion of the six-team LCC Bowling League. The league competed for 20 weeks at Spare Time Lanes, located near the Frandor Shopping Center in Lansing. Rolling Stoned won both the first and second halves of the split season, finishing with a 48-32 overall record. Each team member earned a trophy for their efforts. This is the second year the LCC league has been in existence. Garlick had the league’s high game this year with a 266. Larry Hook had the high series with 641. Terry Wellman led the women with a 225 game and a 575 series. The league secretary is Kevin Bubb and the treasurer is Evelyn Lynn.
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Support the environment with West Campus’s Eco-Scholars Day The fourth annual Eco-Scholars Day will return to West Campus on Friday, April 19. Taking place from 12 to 3 p.m., this event gives students the opportunity to present their research and projects about the environment and sustainability.
Tom Deits, Ph.D., the project director of Innovation 5, will be featured as the event’s speaker. He will give a presentation about nanotechnology and its relationship to the environment. Eco-Scholars Day is free to attend and open to all student, staff and faculty.
Enjoy a Taste & Tour of Old Town Saturday, April 13 Old Town Commercial Association will host its sixth annual Taste & Tour of Old Town on Saturday, April 13 from 12 to 5 p.m. Taste & Tour of Old Town takes “tourists” on a food sampling journey at a variety of Old Town’s delicious restaurants
and local businesses. This event is a fundraiser for OTCA, which helps revitalize Lansing’s Old Town District. Participants check in for the event at the OTCA office, where they will receive a map, purchase tickets and wristbands to be on the tour.
Performing Arts presents Take A Bow in Dart Auditorium LCC Performing Arts will present Broadway musical revue Take A Bow in Dart Auditorium. Take A Bow, directed by Janine Novenske Smith, the event is about life behind and in front of the spot light.
Take A Bow will be held Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. $10 donations will be taken at the door. For additional information, call (517) 483-1488.
Join Roller Derby Doubleheader at Lansing Center April 20 The Lansing Derby Vixens will face off against the South Bender Roller Girls at the Lansing Center Saturday, April 20 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. The Lansing Center is located at 333. E Michigan Avenue.
The roller derby doubleheader will feature great music, prizes and giveaways, plus a fun kids’ activity area. Tickets are just $12 in advance. Kids 10 and under have free admission.
National media trivializes Steubenville rape culture CNN’s coverage of the Steubenville rape trial was the nail in the coffin for me. The major media outlets have truly lost all credibility in my eyes. For those of you who aren’t familiar with what I’m talking about, Steubenville High School football players Trent Mays, 17, and Ma’lik Richmond, 16, were found guilty of raping an intoxicated 16-year-old girl in 2012. Plenty of evidence of their crimes was provided through the convicts’ text messages, photos and videos, boasting about their actions. However, their inhuman actions aren’t the only thing prompting outrage from the national community. When the guilty verdict was read, CNN reporter Poppy Harlow seemed to focus on the “promising futures” of these bright star football players who had been handed such a devastating verdict. Indeed, God forbid anyone pay the consequences for their crimes, especially if they can make a touch-
down. That trial coverage was saturated with footage of the rapists’ families weeping, appeals for forgiveness from the judge, how Mays and Richmond’s lives were falling apart and how difficult it must be for them. While CNN mourns the lost future of these young rapists, they seem surreally oblivious to the damage inflicted on a girl who was raped and had sexually degrading photos and videos of her posted online. Personally, I don’t care how young an offender is if they are guilty of such a horrendous crime. If someone makes the conscious choice to rape a vulnerable woman, dump her unconscious body in a
basement and proudly post the photos online, there is no hope for them. Being underage is not an excuse. If you’re that screwed up at the age of 16 or 17 that you revel in the act of rape, frankly you should be put down like an animal, as harsh as that may sound. What’s even more disgusting is the fact that CNN and Fox News aired the name of the underage victim. But the ridiculousness doesn’t end yet; the CNN reporter Harlow is “outraged” by the criticism she has received for her sympathetic trial coverage. Instead of mourning the bright futures of these “football stars,” send your prayers and thoughts to the victim. Think of the years of therapy, psychological trauma and humiliation she will endure. Shortly after the guilty verdict was read, she received online threats from some girls threatening to murder her. I can only shake my head in disbelief and turn off the TV.
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Students explore foreign languages Nathan Wilson Associate Editor LCC’s sixth annual Foreign Language Day returned to main campus March 22. Taking place in various classrooms on the third floor of the Gannon Building, students had a chance to experience the rich cultures and languages of Chinese, French, Spanish, German and Japanese. LCC professor Keith Philips, who teaches French and Spanish, coordinated the faculty volunteers and oversaw the French activities. “We invite high schools and their teachers to join us for basically a day of activities and contests,” Philips said. “These things range from what we call sentence scramble, where students are looking at a jumble of (foreign) words and they have to put that together in a predetermined sentence.” Other activities included poster judging, culture quizzes and stage performances in the Health and Human Services Building. Students who visited
the Chinese room had the chance to practice drawing Chinese characters on special calligraphy paper. Some phrases featured in the calligraphy exercise included “Ni hao!” for “hello” and “Zài jiàn!” for “good-bye.” Also on display were Chinese books, toys, knick knacks, stamps, fans and even an ancient Chinese coin. In the German room, students were treated to an introductory video about the German language. They tested their knowledge about German culture and competed for poker chips. According to Philips, Foreign Language Day serves several purposes, among them to stimulate interest in diverse languages and cultures. Photos by Suzanna Powers “What we want to do LCC Professor Noberto Aguado-Perez (right), who teaches Spanish, and MSU Latin Studies Proas well is increase LCC’s fessor Miguel A. Cabanias perform songs from various Latin origins. profile and increase what we’re doing in the Foreign pus. This gives us the oppor- and I figured it would be too, once the day arrives.” Language Program,” Philips tunity to showcase who we fun,” Linsley said. “During Students interested in said. “Many of the students are and what we do.” high school, I tutored and taking a foreign language who are taking languages LCC student Kaitlin Lins- we did these kind of events, course at LCC may contact in high school now, at some ley volunteered her time to so it was something I was fa- the Foreign Language Propoint, may have the oppor- help students with the For- miliar with.” gram at GB 131 or (517)-483tunity to join us during the eign Language Day’s French “It’s a good time,” Philips 1546. More information can school year or summer for a activities. said. “It’s a lot of fun for the be found at www.lcc.edu/cma/ language class here on cam“It looks good on a resume students and it’s for fun us, foreign_lang.
Sexton High School students perform a Latin dance on the stage on Friday, March 22.
LCC students Sara Farrell (left) Jessica Henige make origami animals in the Japanese Language room.
Transfer fair offers 24 pathways to success Mary Hobbins Freelance Writer “Start Here, Get There.” That is the motto for Lansing Community College, so from March 19 to 21, LCC hosted its annual transfer fair in the Gannon Building. With 24 tables set up to accommodate many university representatives, the hallways were busy with activity as students sought information to help them transition to a four-
year college. Sponsored by the LCC University Center & Transfer Initiatives, the transfer event was designed for students to examine their options and create their educational plan. “This is our fourth annual transfer fair event,” said Patty Spagnuolo, director of the University Center & Transfer Initiatives. “The fair spanned three days with 24 schools each day, providing students with
the opportunity to talk to representatives from various colleges and universities to see what is the best ‘fit’ for them in terms of their educational goals. “By bringing the four-year institutions to LCC’s campus, students can do the research on schools they may have always wondered about but didn’t have the chance to visit.” LCC freshman Dominique Underwood said she heard about the
transfer fair online. Underwood said she missed the schools she was interested in, but she has already spoken with officials at the University of Detroit about grants. Taylor LaMar, first year student, said she came looking for a four-year college to transfer to. Majoring in psychology, she said she plans to attend Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, serving predominantly African-American stu-
dents. Graham Berke, application systems analyst for the University Center & Transfer Initiatives, was on hand to help students with an opportunity to win an iPad. All interested students were invited to sign up electronically to enter for a chance to win. “The annual transfer fair is an excellent opportunity for students to gather information and speak to counselors to ensure a success-
ful transfer process,” Berke said. “Making that faceto-face contact is so important,” Spagnuolo said. “Students often struggle with knowing who to go to when they have questions. Now they will feel like they know someone who can help them.” For more information about transferring to a four-year college or university, contact Spagnuolo at 517-483-1672 or spagnup@lcc.edu.
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Passing on the torch of knowledge Sarah Spohn A&E Editor
The annual LCC Phi Theta Kappa orientation and induction ceremony ushered in the next wave of students in Dart Auditorium March 23. Created to encourage student scholarships in two-year colleges, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) continues to provide opportunities and development for leadership within student bodies all across the globe. Here at Lansing Community College, the MuTau Chapter of PTK has been around for over 50 years. Over 100 people showed up at Dart Auditorium, including current PTK members, inductees, friends, family and faculty members. Inductees met the current PTK President, Ryan Miller, as well as others officers, and they learned about the PTK hallmarks the organization
worked hard to uphold. With the first half of the induction ceremony being orientation, new members learned about what it meant to be a member of this prestigious honor society and how they could get involved in the organization. PTK Faculty Co-Adviser Al Nowak spoke to the new members about the many benefits of the organization. “As an adviser, one of the reasons I hope you’re doing this is to put some tools in your toolbox, and when I say that, I talk about building your resume, building your portfolio, moving onto the next step,” Nowak said. PTK is dedicated to passing on the torch of knowledge and creating golden opportunities within the community setting. Maggie Whaley, PTK vice president of service, talked about the tight-knit feel the organization weaves together.
Photo by Sarah Spohn
First year LCC student and new PTK member Kailey Hawkins poses at the induction ceremony March 23 in Dart Auditorium.
“The community that we build with Phi Theta Kappa goes beyond the community college here,” Whaley said.
LCC Interim Provost Jack Bergeron spoke to all in attendance about the history and significance of the local
chapter. “It was in 1963 that LCC chartered your MuTau Chapter, and today you are joining a 50-year-old history of academic excellence,” Bergeron said. “You have much to be proud of in achieving this milestone.” Bergeron also spoke about continuing education and becoming future leaders. The epitome of a lifelong learner and PTK inductee, 62-yearold Carolee Gannon, said she’s honored to be a new member. “Who wouldn’t want to be part of an honors organization?” Gannon said. “It’s a gateway to higher education … and the rest of your life is going to hinge on your education. Never say it’s too late.” Students interested in joining PTK can attend the next general meeting on Friday, April 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the TLC Building room 127.
Free File program saves money at tax time Larry Hook Lookout Adviser LCC students on a tight budget, take note. Filing your taxes doesn’t have to take a bite out of your wallet. Michigan Congressman Dave
Camp endorsed using a free tax-preparation program called Free File during a public briefing March 26 at the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) in St. Johns. RESA is the headquarters for the Clinton County headquarters
Photo by Larry Hook
Chris Long of the Computer & Communications Industry Association discusses the benefits of the Free File tax program March 26.
of Lansing Community College. LCC was one of the sponsors of the free tax-information seminar. Camp represents the 4th Congressional District, which includes 15 counties across midand northern-Michigan. He said taxpayers can use the IRS and Michigan Free File programs to save money at tax time. Free File empowers taxpayers who made $57,000 or less in 2012 – 70 percent of all taxpayers – to prepare and file their taxes for free while using name-brand tax preparation software. “This is really a partnership between the IRS, the federal government and the private sector to try to get people to be able to file their taxes in a less complex and simpler way,” Camp said. “This is really a program that … is pretty easy to use and really demonstrates the best of leveraging what the private sector can offer.” Chris Long, representing the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA), also
Photo by Larry Hook
Congressman Dave Camp tries the Free File program March 26.
spoke during the seminar. CCIA co-sponsored the public briefing. Long said the Free File program is innovative, allows users to choose from 15 companies’ software, and empowers its users. “People who us Free File not only save on the cost of the (tax) preparation filing, but are also
empowered to claim all the credits and deductions which they are entitled to,” Long said. “Tax time can be a confusing and stressful time, as we all know,” Long said. “People might be missing out on potential savings or refunds that they’re eligible for.” Long said Michigan is one of 22 states, plus the District of Columbia, that sponsors a state Free File program. He said 36 million people have used Free File since it was founded in 2003. Long encouraged everyone to visit CCIA’s www.taxprephelp. org for step-by-step guidance on how to use Free File and other helpful information. Following the public briefing, Long led the group of about 15 people through a step-by-step demonstration of how to file their taxes using Free File. For most, the process took around half an hour. Congressman Camp was among those participating in the demonstration.
Scholarship supports new and returning students LAFCU Credit Union has served the financial lives of members, neighbors, families and the community since 1936. Public Inc. Director of Public Relations Jen Jenkins is in charge of the media portion for the credit union’s scholarship programs. According to Jenkins, LAFCU is offering four scholarships to LCC students for the 2013 fall school year. “The Write to Education Scholarship has been given
out for several years, and the WHEEL scholarship program is in its first year,” Jenkins said. The Write to Education awards $2,500 to one high school student who plans on attending LCC after graduating. The winner is also given the opportunity to select a charity organization to receive a $500 donation from LAFCU. The following approved charity organizations include American Red Cross, Capital Area Humane Society, Greater Lansing Food
Bank and RAVE (Relief After Violent Encounter). High school seniors who applied for the contest by March 29 were required to submit a one-page essay on social media. The essay topic explores how the applicants use social media, its influence on purchasing decisions and its future, according to the Feb. 28 LAFCU press release. Kelli Ellsworth-Etchison, the LAFCU vice president of Community and Business Development, han-
dles the program, according to Jenkins. “LAFCU receives many applications on the last day (for the Write to Education Scholarship) so they will be counted early next week and a winner will be selected April 5,” Jenkins said. According to EllsworthEtchison, “The community-giving component is part of the credit union’s long-standing ‘people helping people’ mission.” The second scholarship program, the Women Helping Educate Every
Lady (WHEEL), awards three scholarships. Each of the three scholarships awards $1000 to each female LCC student attending courses in the fall. Interested candidates can still apply by the June 1 deadline. Winners will be determined by a one-page essay about the woman applicant’s new career choices, why she wants to pursue the career and what motivates her to return to school. “It can be difficult for
women to better themselves in the workforce without an education, and an education may be unaffordable to many,” Ellsworth-Etchison said. According to EllsworthEtchison, she hopes the recipients of these scholarships will inspire others to seek the education needed to achieve their professional and personal success. For more information on the WHEEL and Write to Educate scholarships, contact Lisa O’Connor by email at lisao@publicom.com.
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Track teams sprint into 2013 season Richard Schenck Freelance Writer
The 2013 track season kicked off March 30 at the Grand Rapids Open, hosted by Aquinas College.
Dressed in everything from long sleeve shirts and headbands to shorts and T-shirts, LCC runners have been preparing for the 2013 season in the Gannon Gym, led by
Photo by Suzanna Powers
LCC’s women’s outdoor track team enjoys a day of warm weather during practice March 28.
12-year Head Coach Chuck Block and Assistant Coach Jim Robinson. Block said his runners’ positive results from the 2012 season have him excited about the coming season for Stars. “We did do really well at the National Championship Meet last year,” Block said. “We had a young lady that was third in the nation. Jaclyn Magness was in the 10,000 and she is running again for us this year. “We had a guy that was fourth in the 10,000 so we had a couple of really high finishes last year.” But with every new season there will be holes to fill in the roster, and Block explained it will be a struggle to put together a 4 x 800 meter relay. Although the track team is more of a distance running program in conjunction with cross-country, Block said the runners will do their best even if it
isn’t as strong of a relay team as they have had in the past. Good teams tend to have strong returning athletes to motivate the rest of the team and help finish better each meet. The first runner that came to mind for Coach Block was Nick Moon. “I had a bunch of college coaches come up to me and tell me, ‘We are interested in (Moon) when he graduates,’” Block said. “And I have Logan Lindsay coming back. I think he has really developed now and maybe he can be that person to place in the 10,000 at the national meet.” Along with the men’s squad, the women have some athletes as well who are going to be key cogs to the 2013 team. “(Magness) had just a great track season last year and maybe this year she can even be higher than third in the nation this year,” Block said. “And then Brianna Wiles, if she
Photo by Suzanna Powers
Runners for the LCC men’s outdoor track team jog lightly in practice at Adado Riverfront park March 28.
can just get her injuries taken care of, I think she can place in the open 800.” The LCC runners head to MSU for the Spartan Invitational Saturday, April 6. So
come out and support the Stars for another great track season. The 2013 schedule for the men’s and women‘s outdoor track teams can be found at www.lcc.edu/athletics/.
Stars reinvent in 2013 LCC sports continue Joe Israel Sports Editor
Beach. He will be joined by sophomore and former Lansing Catholic star Will Lovell II, a pitcher with solid mechanics. Catcher Hunter Emery will also provide a big bat toward the tail end of the lineup. The pitching staff is deep and coming off of a solid spring exhibition playing against the na-
The 2012-13 LCC Stars baseball team is ready to swing into this spring. At the helm is fourth year Head Coach Ed Powers. Alongside him will be assistant coaches Steve Walker, Steve Wendry and former LCC player Neil Zalud. Coming off of a dismal 15-22 This is probably the season last year, most talented group Powers said he is happy with the diI’ve had at LCC. rection as well as the growth of the - Ed Powers team chemistry. “This is probably the most talented tion’s best junior colleggroup I’ve had here es. Freshman and Howat LCC,” Powers said. ell product Josh Vyletel “They’re good kids, won two games for the good students and most team during that time, of all, they like each oth- in which he also threw a er.” one-hitter. Fellow rookThe team will lean ies include Okemos star heavily on sophomore Bailey Magsig and Brian production, and LCC Stewart, who also have looks to have some good the confidence of the ones coming back this coaching staff. season. “We have more depth Former Williamston this year than we had in standout Corbin Austin the past, and we made had an excellent spring sure this time around to exhibition in Myrtle recruit some good pitch-
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ers,” Powers said. In a conference of great talent, including nationally ranked powerhouses Grand Rapids and Kellogg, Powers said he feels optimistic about the Stars’ chances. “We feel we can make the playoffs, and we match up well with everybody this year,” Powers said. “We have guys with experience who can play, and that makes it easier to coach.” The weather this spring has been atrocious, making it hard for the Stars to get on the field. At press time, they have been practicing at Court One Athletic Club indoors—not the ideal facilities, and it’s been difficult to keep the team interested. “It’s been hard but we have to make due with what we have,” Powers said. “I’ve been having trouble keeping them motivated given the way that things have turned out with the weather, but we have some good guys on this team”
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to be in good hands As we are just over the halfway point of spring semester, one couldn’t help but take notice of the quality of LCC athletics. The women’s basketball team finished the season on an incredible run, winning nine out of their last 10 games. The team accomplished this without their starting sophomore forward Stephanie Manuel, who was hurt during the tail end of the season. Coach Ervin Brunson brought home another Coach of the Year trophy, his third, not to mention earning his 300th career win at LCC. The men’s team shot their way into the post-season behind smooth performances from George Goodman and Tyrin Wade. They hit a little bit of a rough patch toward the end of the season,
dropping four games in a row. Not a huge problem as it only reflected a small blip on their schedule. They earned their stripes behind a solid coaching unit, some can-do attitude and some elbow grease. Next season will mark a clean slate and another shot at redemption. Before Oct. 1, when new LCC Athletic Director Greg Mallek was appointed, the road was rocky. The baseball team was horrible to say the least, winning only a handful of games be-
tween the 2011 and 2012 seasons. At one point before I worked at The Lookout, I even forgot we had a volleyball team. With softball and baseball underway, it seems as if there’s a new attitude on campus, coupled with the revitalizing notion that the athletic department supports this current wave of student-athletes. The men’s and women’s track teams are no slouches either. Coach Chuck Block has hit the mother lode of recruiting for the past several years now. The past is behind us, and it’s a new era at Lansing Community College. Hell, if Ron Banks taught us anything, it’s that no one should be counted out. It takes more than that for stars to collapse from the sky, and collapse we will not.
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Softball team presses on despite changes
Joe Israel Sports Writer
Mother Nature has surely placed her hand on the Great Lakes state this year. The weather has been unseasonably cold and has resulted in a massive scheduling change for the LCC softball team. The last eight games have been cancelled or postponed. The Stars haven’t taken the field since March 9, which was their last exhibition
Photo by Suzanna Powers
Freshman Catcher Benita Reiter throws to first base at softball practice March 28.
doubleheader in Ten-
nessee. The Stars lost both games 8-0 and 4-2, and some of their players got banged up a little bit. “Last year, we didn’t win a game down south, but I was impressed this year,” said outfielder Rachel Malmquist. “We feel like we can compete in the conference.” Upon returning from their southern exhibition, the Stars came home to excessive amounts of snow and precipitation, leaving
its mark on the field and forcing a schedule change. The extra time off seems to have the players a tad unsettled, according to LCC Coach Marc Kibby. “I’ve had to cut practice down to an hour and half,” Kibby said. “To go outside and then come back inside, it’s more mentally tough. It’s hard also to keep active in the hitting cages … If we keep working hard, good things will happen.”
With the way the cancellations and rescheduled outings have plagued the Lady Stars’ season so far, it could make for a fastpaced remainder of the season, particularly in April. “It’s going to be difficult because we’ll have to play almost every day in April,” Kibby said. “Starting next Monday (April 1), we’re going to be swamped.” The team traveled to Chicago on March
29 to face off against South Suburban CC. The Muskegon CC game will be rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10. The Grand Rapids CC game, originally scheduled for March 26, will be moved to Sunday, April 14. For additional information regarding LCC women’s softball scores and schedule updates, continue to check out The Lookout online at www.lcc. edu/lookout.
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’80s flashback puts the fun in fundraiser Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Guests were taken back to a time where everything was bigger as they walked through the tinsel entryway at the MSU University Club. Plenty of big hair, ’80s prom dresses, mullet wigs, sweat-
bands, leg warmers, Adidas tracksuits and blinding neon were all present at the Capital Area Women’s Lifestyle Magazine ’80s flashback fundraiser March 23. Organized by CAWLM, the third annual fundraiser raised money for the Lansing Promise Scholarship. The party kept
on rolling from 7 p.m. to midnight. Guests received plenty of swag from an “I want candy” table, full of colorful treats from the ‘80s, appetizers, cupcakes, cookies and plenty of sweets. Popular local ‘80s cover band Starfarm was rocking
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Big hair and big personalities thrived on the dance floor at CAWLM’s 80s flashback fundraiser.
out guests, inviting all onto the dance floor. Songs from Queen, The Outfield, Journey, Biz Markie and Starfarm’s rendition of “Footloose” got the crowd jumping. The fundraiser included its own ’80s idol karaoke contest with a hearty performance of Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” and an award-winning performance by celebrity look-alike Bret Michaels’ “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Philadelphia native Meghan Adorno said her favorite part of the night was the idol contest. “It was awesome to see people get so into the ‘80s spirit,” Adorno said. Emily Caswell, publications director at M3 Group and managing editor at CAWLM, said the fundraiser was a unique event people fell in love with during the first year. “This year’s turnout was great,” Caswell said. “The third annual CAWLM ‘80s flashback fundraiser was a great success. We had a record crowd. The dance floor was packed and everyone had a totally radical time! The best
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part, of course, is that all of the fun was in the name of a great cause--the Lansing Promise.” Desirae Kelly spoke about the Lansing Promise Scholarship, of which a portion of the night’s proceeds would benefit. According to Kelly, this scholarship aims at transforming communities by providing opportunities at achieving higher education at little or no cost to students. Guests could sip on the signature Billie Jean drink while playing the vintage game PacMan in the arcade. A photo booth, memorable cardboard cutouts and plenty of backdrops paved the way for picture taking all night long. “It was a great night with an awesome ’80s feeling with music and candy and all the ’80s idols,” said MSU student Maria Lipfert. At every glance there was a little piece of ’80s flare. Whether it be candy cigarettes, rubix cubes, neon leg warmers, the iconic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off movie poster or a Tina Turner look-alike, the ’80s were alive and well.
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Get artsy with Gallery 1212 with painting, drawing classes Local Old Town art studio Gallery 1212 offers a variety of art classes for all levels. Whether an artist is looking to expand his or her knowledge of watercolors or perfect oil pastels, Gallery 1212 has a class for that. Artists can learn oil painting at Patricia Singer’s class on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Water media is taught on Tuesday nights from 6 to 8:30
p.m. and during Thursday mornings. A drawing class is also taught by Shirley Hazlett and is offered Wednesday afternoons and Thursday nights. All classes welcome students of all ages, regardless of experience levels. Classes range from $50 to $90 and are typically four weeks long. For more information and to register, contact Gallery 1212 at www.gallery1212.com or 517-999-1212.
Popular punk rock album goes live at the Wharton Center The Broadway hit musical American Idiot will come to Lansing’s Wharton Center from April 9 to 11. The show features music from Green Day’s Grammy Awardwinning album American Idiot with orchestrations, choreography and unique arrangements by Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Kitt.
American Idiot is the theatrical journey of three lifelong friends in suburbia, chasing after their dreams. This musical contains adult content and language. Tickets range from $25 to $60. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact the Wharton Center at 517-432-2000.
Broadway Beat concert comes to Dart Auditorium April 4-6 The golden age of Broadway is celebrating through dance at Dart Auditorium. The show takes place on Thursday and Friday, April 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Faculty and select student choreographers will be featured in this dance performance titled Broadway Beat. Broadway Beat includes origi-
nal dance pieces based off of famous musicals from the 1930s to 1950s. Directed by Vickie Diebold, the concert features a variety of dance genres, including ballet, tap and jazz. Tickets are $5 for students, staff, alumni and seniors. Adult tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit www.lansingarts.org events or call 517-372-0945.
It really makes me mad when I see people with a given talent, something they were born to do, something they love to do … and they’re not doing it. I’m talking about a special talent that not everyone is successful with, and they’re not out there using it. I understand, many people second-guess themselves. They think what they have is just a hobby, not a goal, not a dream. Many people can’t live off of chasing childhood dreams. It’s not that I look down on people who don’t know what their passion is. I’ve been in college a long time without a declared major. It’s those who know their passion, born knowing what makes them truly happy, those who don’t do everything in their power to achieve it. I’m all for the adventure, uncertainty, the ups and downs, and improvi-
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sation of life. Sometimes you see people who you can tell love what they’re doing. Their eyes light up when they talk about what makes them happy, people whose days are good because they surround themselves with things they love. I’m not talking about a spouse or significant other—it can be the little things such as people who would rather make minimum wage doing something they love, people who’d rather volunteer their time for a good cause than work in a cubicle for the rest of their life. Hey, maybe the dull, white-walled, filing cabi-
net torture chamber is home for some. It’s certainly not my favorite place. Life isn’t about getting “a good job” you despise just to pay off your student debt. Life is about odd little things that bring a smile to your face any moment of the day. It’s about finding a parking spot with money already in the meter. It’s about getting free tickets to a sweet concert. It’s about meeting a total stranger who recognizes your corny movie quote references. Life can be uncertain, to say the least, but if it’s one thing I’d like to be certain about, it’s that I tried everything in my power to be happy. I chose the path that leads me toward a life full of smiles, hippie ’70s music, rainbow post-its and getting to know strangers’ stories. Life is about choosing to be happy and making it happen.
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Goulding pops music charts Shauna Stocken Editor In Chief Music has been a major aspect in my daily life for the past decade. This is major for a 21-year-old who is learning something new about music everyday. Last week, I purchased Ellie Goulding’s newest CD, Halcyon, released in 2012. Buying CD’s are a rare occasion for me; the last CD I purchased was Abby Road by The
Beatles in eighth grade. I typically download music I find on the internet or from iTunes when expanding my musical playlist. Goulding’s lyrics are emotional in nature and are accompanied by a unique sound of indie, electro-pop, folk and alternative dance music to name a few genres of hers. The single “Lights” from her debut studio album Lights piqued my interest in her work. Although the song was released in 2010, it wasn’t until last year
that I first heard the song on the radio. Even though I was obsessed with one of her songs, I never looked into other tracks off of the album Lights. After hearing the song “Anything Could Happen” during the introduction to the HBO original series Girls, I recognized Goulding’s voice and decided to purchase her newest album, Halcyon. Goulding was no longer just the artist who sings the song “Lights,” but a powerful female singer and
songwriter to look up to and forward to in the future. Her songs are a raw and beautiful mixture that can provoke all different emotions from me. While some of her music makes me get up and dance fearlessly, her love songs are the cure to a broken heart. I can’t stop listening to the songs “Don’t Say A Word” and “Only You,” due to their originality and quirky beat. Don’t hesitate, check out Goulding’s music and experience her
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Halcyon is the second album by English recording artist Ellie Goulding. Halcyon was released Oct. 5, 2012 by Polydor Records.
fierce soul, deep lyrics and British accent,
which captivate me every time I play her.
Lansing offers a little cheesy slice of Heaven Sarah Spohn A&E Editor As a pizza connoisseur (call me a dreamer) I’m always on the hunt to find the next best pizza place. Whether it’s Chicago style deep dish, crispy thin crust, original or coal-fired oven pizza, I’m willing to be a taste tester. Luckily, one of Lansing’s local restaurants, Leo’s, knows all about pizza. And with Sunday nights being “buy one, get one pizza free,” it’s a deal too
good to pass up. Whenever I walk into a Leo’s, it feels like I’m transported to a different time and a different place. Maybe it’s the jukebox in the corner, the green pool table or the rustic cabin furniture, but it all feels very summer up north in 1998. Now, I mean that in the best way possible. It’s a warm and welcoming atmosphere. But don’t get me wrong, during sporting events, you don’t have time to be creeped out by the dead deer head mounted on the wall;
you’ll be able to catch the game from three different televisions at once. The grub has never been disappointing. Starting with the pizza, they have many different styles, unlike some restaurants that specialize in one type of crust. Leo’s has Dino’s original crispy thin crust, which is my favorite. It’s hard to find a restaurant that has a good thin crust. Many restaurants take crispy to a whole new level-think burnt and charred. Not Leo’s. They’ve perfected the crispy thin crust
with plenty of mozzarella cheese and a sweet tomato sauce. With plenty of daily specials, Leo’s has something for everyone. And for all you meat lovers out there, Saturday night’s special is steak. I have yet to be able to finish it in its entirety. This eatery is also known for its burgers and chicken dinners. The servers are always attentive and speedy, and I have never needed to complain about the quality of the food. A fully stocked bar
might sway you into trying Leo’s if you haven’t already. Plenty of drink specials and DJ trivia on various nights appeal to both the college crowd and other restaurant-goers. Next time you’re near one of their locations, give Leo’s a try.
With three locations (Leo’s Lodge at 2525 E. Jolly Rd. in Lansing, Leo’s Outpost at 600 S. Pennsylvania Ave. and Leo’s Spirits & Grub at 2085 W. Grand River Ave. in Okemos) it’s always a convenient and tasty goto eatery.
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Splash fails to excite viewers Joe Israel Sports Editor ABC Network premiered a new reality TV series titled Splash March 19. Previously titled Celebrity Diving, the show takes 10 celebrities, past and present, and pits them against each other into a weekly diving competition separating the real from the fake. The one-hour premiere was oddly constructed, mainly because only five out of the 10 divers actually dove, with one voted off before the second five hit the pool. Presumably a two-hour premiere would have been more ideal, but ABC probably didn’t want to risk introducing a new concept without the preview of Dancing with the Stars first look, which followed the show. Seeking an “everybody wins,” type of positivity
the show’s contestants are a casting director’s fantasy. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar because he’s tall. Louie Anderson because he’s fat, and Miss Alabama Katherine Webb, whose only claim to fame thus far has been the other half of Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback A.J. McCarron. You know the woman that Brent Musburger leered at during the BCS National Championship game? Former Cosby Show child actress Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukuong Suh, Playboy playmate Kendra Wilkinson, actress Nicole Eggert, Olympic skier Rory Birchfield and actor Drake Bell round out the celebrity cast of 10. The two judges, Olympic champion David Boudia and former diver/ coach Steve Foley, sought to be relentlessly upbeat about the divers’ plights, no matter how bad the actual dives were.
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Splash appears every Tuesday evening on ABC. The show is hosted by Joey Lawrence.
The bottom line is that it’s hard to make diving interesting, even if they’re celebrities. The show did feature one of the most hilarious commercial breaks in recent memory, cutting away before Anderson’s dive, then cutting back before his 417-pound frame entered the water. Reality television is the bowels of Hollywood. Sadly, Splash is no different: a poorly-cast diversion to keep the already geriatric audience of DWTS
tuned in each week. Given the lineup of divers and the level of competition, it’s hard to see this spring series doing much more than helping the network tread water and doggy paddle. Looks like God is punishing ABC for cancelling Pushing Daisies. Splash airs every Tuesday at 8 p.m./7.p.m central standard time on ABC. The show is hosted by Joey Lawrence and Charissa Thompson.
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Club drafts blueprint for future success Amber Glomb Staff Writer Students can build a future in architecture within LCC’s American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS). LCC’s AIAS is led by Adviser Dan Bollman, President Scott DeRuischer and Treasurer Simonas Kiseliovas. The group meets during the first and third Thursday of every month in room U243 of West Campus at 6:30 p.m. According to DeRuischer, the college club is part of a nationwide organization designed for training, practice and a promotion of excellent architecture education. “Joining the AIAS provides you with quick and easy access to a universe of people who are engaged in similar pursuits and can offer you support from friendship
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LCC American Institute of Architecture Students Adviser Dan Bollman (left) briefs club members on the upcoming trip to the Midwest spring quad conference in Milwaukee March 21.
to career advice,” DeRuischer said. AIAS member Aundrea LaVigne said she shares DeRuischer’s opinion. “I benefit from
(AIAS) as far as networking and getting insight into the architecture community,” LaVigne said. “I also benefit from being on the lookout for future
colleges and scholarship opportunities.” LaVigne said she plans on transferring to Lawrence Tech soon and believes AIAS will help her find a job and
develop a connection with a firm or an architect. Members of LCC’s chapter have the opportunity to network within the American Institute of Architects (AIA), an organization of professional architects. According to DeRuischer, the group isn’t just strict business; it’s also a lot of fun. “The meetings are used to discuss upcoming fundraiser ideas, any tours or upcoming trips,” DeRuischer said. “We also use the meetings to mentor other students who are just entering the architectural studies. The current group of students in this group just has fun collaborating ideas.” Kiseliovas explained the meetings also are an opportunity to spread information about what’s going on in the AIA and AIAS
organizations. At the moment, LCC’s AIAS is planning a trip to Milwaukee for a Midwest spring quad conference. LCC’s AIAS is in region five with three other states: Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin. “Those four states are invited to this conference for AIAS members and non-members,” Kiseliovas said. “It’s a networking opportunity … You learn a little, have fun a little and build the important connections.” LaVigne said she encourages anyone to be involved in the club. “You can be as involved or not involved as you want,” LaVigne said. “It’s a great organization to be known that you are a part of.” For additional information, contact DeRuischer at deruiscs@ mail.lcc.edu or email the AIAS officers at aiaslcc@gmail.com.
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Standards for living in the public eye Our staff is always talking about what we hear and see on campus. Lately, immaturity levels and public displays of affection have become steady topics for us. Although none of us on The Lookout staff know exactly when it started, thinking about public displays of affection (PDA) and our proximity to strangers is a daily thought. This involuntary habit makes us aware of the people standing next to us in an elevator or the couple kissing on the bus. We were raised not to talk to
strangers or invade their “personal bubble.” But all over campus, people seem to have forgotten the difference between how to act in public and what should be private. It’s not enough to have personal standards on how to act in public and an opinion on PDA. Above all else, respecting other people’s beliefs and standards of life should be implemented. LCC is not a high school, a nightclub or a playground; people should always show maturity and respect for others and
yourself while on campus. Common areas on campus should feel comfortable for everyone to enjoy. College students shouldn’t be running around the room, sitting on other people’s laps and singing show tunes while others attempt to study. A quick kiss, hand-holding and hugs are a sign of intimacy, and they are appropriate in most cases while in front of others. However, when intimacy grows stronger, PDA becomes a private affair that should be private.
Walking your significant other to class, sitting on their lap and kissing in the hallway seemed common in high school for many people. Now in college, kissing and giggling with your partner in front of the classroom doors is uncomfortable to look at and honestly seems a little clingy. Who knows who you will meet while attending or working at LCC or who you could offend with your words or actions? Remember, first impressions only happen once.
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Make sure you get what you paid for, question Questions you ask now take but a moment, but the answers can last and last. One thing that is nice about being older and fearless is you don’t worry about asking a dumb question. If I need an answer, I am going to get it. Success comes from getting answers. Inventors, physicians, farmers, athletes and firemen all need to find answers to succeed. Here we are at college, and we are paying for the right to ask questions as part of the learning process, and still too often they go unasked.
At the end of a lecture, what is more important? Getting out one minute earlier (a minute that will be wasted before the day is done) or getting an answer that you may retain for days, weeks or a lifetime?
How many times have you spoken with classmates after a class and found you were unclear about the material you both just covered? There is little more frustrating than that feeling of leaving a lecture with unanswered questions. I love it when I ask a question and afterwards a classmate takes a moment to thank me for getting an answer to something they were uncertain about as well. We have never lived in an era with so much information so readily available to us at all times.
Write a Letter to the Editor Policies: all letters should be 200 words or less and signed with a name, address (email or otherwise) and phone number. The Lookout reserves the right to edit letters for grammar, spelling, length and clarity. Mail: 1000 – The Lookout Lansing Community College P.O. Box 40010 Lansing, MI 489401-7210 Email: Thelookoutstaff@gmail.com Fax: (517) 483-1290 The Lookout is the independent, biweekly student newspaper of Lansing Community College. All opinion/editorial articles are the sole opinion of the writer and may not reflect the views of the staff, students, faculty and college as a whole. Opinion/editorial articles may or may not be located exclusively on editorial pages and may appear on news, sports and arts & entertainment pages. - The Lookout Staff
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So with so many answers out there, why does anyone fail to ask questions? Is it because we got shushed too much as a child with our constant, “Why? Why? Why?” Of course, we asked a lot of questions - we were 4 years old! We must have been born knowing the importance of getting informa-
tion to survive. The best decisions you will make are the ones you base on the questions you asked. Even if it turns out to be the wrong decision, you can take solace in the fact that you did think about it, and made the best choice with the information available at that point in time. Question author-
ity, question your leaders, question your friends and family, and question yourself. One question can create an unlimited amount of answers. You can learn from both right answers and wrong answers. And one thing we all have in common here, is we came here to learn.
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Leaving the honeymoon Living life with a roommate or multiple roommates can be the best of times and the worst of times. After a few weeks of living with my then-best friend and roommate, our honeymoon stage started to fade away, which is normal. I believe the next stage is also normal: fighting over the chore list, drunken debates about random topics and who ate the last bagel and didn’t buy more. It seems like everyone I hang out with has either had or currently has a roommate and they can’t stop talking about their experiences with me. My friends’ stories all seem similar in many ways; fights between roommates and stories that share the same positive experiences as well. After three months of living with my old roommate, she moved out of our apartment without notice. What once seemed dramatic and childish on her part now feels like the best decision. A lack of communica-
tion is what ultimately ruined us. Avoiding the dishes by buying plastic cups and paper plates or keeping my food out of her reach in the kitchen was the wrong solution for our issues. Yes, we talked about our communication issues and how we felt like we couldn’t confront one another, but nothing changed. Understanding another person you’re living with is hard. Knowing what makes him or her comfortable or what each individual needs to make your shared place feel like home is work but so important. I think I make a great roommate; I love to clean, cook and I generally like to have a good time.
However, my ex-roommate would most likely think otherwise. Our inability to communicate about living together was a problem for us that didn’t seem to have a solution. No matter who you’re living with or even hanging out with, communication is definitely the key to success. It’s sad that I lost my best friend, but without communication the relationship will never work or ever grow. Some people are not able to live together, not even the closest of friends. Right now I’m having the time of my young adult life, living in my fabulously decorated apartment ... alone. Being a good or bad roommate is all about the little issues and events that take place between one another and how you choose to handle them. No matter if you’re proudly living alone or with a group of friends, live emotionally, mentally and physically healthy with one another or not at all.
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Letter to the Editor Student thanks recent development speaker for recognizing LGBT community To The Lookout staff,
just a spinning wheel in life. Well, when Reed used the outI just want to give a shout out dated term “transvestite,” I to the great personal develop- completely shut off. He called ment speaker Jim Reed. He me on it by asking, “What’s turns dreamers into achievers the problem?” by keeping it real. Last semesHe made me think, “What ter, I went to one of his meet- is the reality of life?” Reality is people do not give a crap ings. You ought to know by now about diversity and will stab I am one of those who thinks their brother in the back. OthLGBT 24 hours a day and is erwise, we would have mar-
riage equality and I would have a clear self image of myself. After the conversation with Reed, I started to think more about being my own boss, my success, more options in my life and moving into action. It recently happened again in one of Reed’s sessions when someone called him out on the word “lez.” The guy is here to
motivate you into action by getting you to live life by living your destiny--not insult, make you feel bad or try your patience. Sure, being politically correct might offend some, but really aren’t you glad someone is mentioning it? Frank Vaca, LCC student
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Music shop offers hands on experience Shauna Stocken Editor in Chief
Whether you’ve been playing an instrument for years or are looking to start, Elderly Instruments in Lansing has an instrument or music class that’s right for you. Elderly Instruments, located at 1100 North Washington Ave. in Old Town, allows customers to pick up an instrument and play it regardless of the price or skill level. According to sales person Andy Wilson, it’s important for him to be able to have hands-on interaction with customers. “If I don’t really know the answer to a question about an instrument, the answer is always ‘Let’s find out,’” Wilson said. “Having my hands on the instruments while I am selling it to a customer or talking to a customer about an instrument is fantastic.”
Although Elderly Instruments sells mostly guitars, other popular instruments sold include mandolins, banjos and ukuleles. Daniel Posthuma is a long time guitar player and shopper at Elderly Instruments. “I love this place,” Posthuma said. “I buy all of my gear here.” Elderly Instruments was originally established in East Lansing in 1972 and relocated to Lansing in the mid ’80s, according to Wilson. “The Old Town neighborhood is a nice place to be and work, of course,” Wilson said. “In the ’80s, it was still coming around. The owners outgrew the old store and were able to get a larger space in Lansing.” Elderly Instruments employs 90 full-time employees, some of whom teach private music lessons. Lessons are available
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Elderly Instruments repair technician,Arnold Hennig (right) discusses repairs with a customer March 25.
for any style of music, age and skill level. For additional information on Elderly Instruments, visit www.elderly.com or call the store at (517) 372-7880.
Elderly Instruments offers a wide variety of instruments, including steel guitars.
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Local resident Daniel Posthuma tests out a pedal in the “amp room” March 25.
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