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Hidalgo and Smith elected
Big Book Bash raises funds
Nathan Wilson Editor In Chief
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LCC students Talhah Haynie (left) and Kathryn Jones shop for books priced at $1 each during the 12th annual Big Book Bash at LCC’s Library. The event ran from Nov. 3 to 10. All proceeds from the sale will be used to improve the library facility and services, including improved textbook lending and technology to assist student learning collaboration.
Another election has passed and the verdict is in. A total of 139,318 votes were cast Nov. 6 to decide who would fill the void in LCC’s Board of Trustees. Incumbent Robin Smith, who was first elected to the board in 2005, retained her seat with 28.2 percent of the total vote. Having previously run for the LCC board in 2007 and 2009, Lawrence Hidalgo Jr. clinched a second-place victory with 21.3 percent of the total vote. John Castillo followed with 18.48 percent, followed by Todd Heywood with 17.67 percent and Joe Manzella at 13.45 percent. “The best part of the
night was not just winning my LCC election, but my two oldest children voting in their first Presidential election,” Smith posted on Facebook within hours of the election results. Smith told The Lookout: “I felt honored that the community came out in such a strong way for me. I’m really excited to get back to work.” According to Smith, she will likely remain the secretary during her next term. “Success really is my highest priority,” she said. “It’s really important that we understand that completion is so important. It’s not only for those students just entering into the work force, but those people who will be returning to See Election, page 2
P.O.D. Express brings new dining option Shauna Stocken Associate Editor P.O.D. Express (Provisions on Demand) is one of LCC’s newest renovations to the main campus. P.O.D. Express is a dining option located in the TLC building first floor lobby. It opened for business Oct. 31.
Diann Nugent, LCC employee for the past 13 years, formally ran Blimpie in the Gannon Building before taking the job at P.O.D. Express. “I love working here,” Nugent said. “Everything is fresh, new, brand new. Working at lot of different places on campus, I would say that this has got to be the best.”
Due to P.O.D. Express’s low prices, convenient location and hours of operation, the new addition to dining services can benefit everyone visiting or attending LCC. “The feedback that I have been getting since opening from the people coming in has been just amazing,” Nugent said. “This wasn’t here a week
ago and having coffee is nice because you don’t have to go to Gibson’s or leave the building anymore.” P.O.D. Express offers single serving on demand, breakfast and lunch snacks, and ready to go meals such as sandwiches, salads and wraps. See P.O.D Express, page 2
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Dining option, P.O.D. Express, is located in the TLC Building in the first-floor lobby.
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The make-your-own milkshake machine offers customers dozens of flavors to choose.
LCC student Ebony Phillips takes advantage of the self-serve coffee machine.
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In the mood for dessert? The P.O.D. Express offers a makeyour-own milkshake machine with a variety of flavors to choose from, such as mango, mocha, mint chocolate chip, vanilla and strawberry.
Robin Moore has worked as an access service supervisor for the past 15 years in the LCC library above the P.O.D. Express. Before the P.O.D. Express was made available, Moore would dine in the Arts and Sciences Building at the
old Kennedy Cafeteria. Moore also dined at Gibson’s, the old LCC Blimpie and even packed her own lunch to bring to work. “Last night (Nov. 5), was my first time grabbing something from down here and I loved it,” Moore said.
“I got an egg salad sandwich and I’m getting another egg salad sandwich today because it was so good.” According to Moore, she enjoys the P.O.D. Express due to the convenience of a dining option located within the building in which
learned of the Nov. 6 election results. “I want to continue to keep the emphasis on students, keeping the tuition and costs as low as you can. I also want to be … an advocate for the vocational tech, the skill trades and apprenticeship.” Hidalgo will be sworn in during the January 2013 board meeting, at which point he will officially take on his duties as a trustee. “I want to keep the programs we have that meet the needs of training individuals for jobs,” Hidalgo said. “I love it that we partner with all the different universities to get our students four-year degrees, and I just want to
make LCC one of the best practices in the state for community colleges.” Hidalgo said he looks forward to forging a relationship not only with LCC students, but with the Lansing community. He said he will actively seek out students, ask what they need and find ways to improve their experience on campus. “One of the things we’ve heard in this campaign is a lot of the voters feel like the community has been left out of Lansing Community College,” Hidalgo said. “And just as I will be accessible to students, I will do the same for the community. I want to make sure that the
community feels like their opinions are valued.”
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the work force.” Smith said she plans to focus on expense control and keep LCC’s technology current and futuristic. Hidalgo also shared in the moment of triumph. “I was excited and also humbled knowing the responsibility that I’m taking on,” Hidalgo said when he
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she works. “It was a great accommodation and even when we get the new cafeteria, I think that they should still continue to have something down here,” Moore said. Visit the P.O.D. Express for a quick
snack, a pre-made breakfast or a lunch selection. Hours of operation are from Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday. 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The P.O.D. Express is closed Saturday and Sunday.
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MI Future offers hefty scholarships Nathan Wilson Editor In Cheif The MI Future Foundation (MFF) will offer its largest scholarship ever through LCC’s Business & Community Institute for LCC and Davenport University. According to MFF President Amy Purcilly, a total of 10 $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to incoming students interested in insurance education. MFF was established to further the education and employment opportunities within the independent agency industry, according to Purcilly. She said she hopes this scholarship op-
portunity will attract more students to examine insurance as a career. “There are so many different opportunities even on the independent agency side that aren’t direct sales positions,” Purcilly said. Some of these opportunities include accounting, marketing, support staff, human resources and information technology. According to Purcilly, students will soon be able to apply for the scholarship opportunity on mifuture.org in the coming weeks. The link will list requirements for application, whether that includes a minimum GPA, num-
ber of credit hours, prerequisite classes or letters of recommendation. “One of our priorities is to provide outstanding customized training that is industry relevant and demand-driven,” said LCC President Brent Knight in an Oct. 25 press release. “These scholarships will help students get a strong start toward degrees in insurance and risk management, leading to in-demand jobs.” Kristin Angel, LCC employee and education rep to the MFF board, said a committee will review the scholarship applications as they arrive.
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According to Angel, there isn’t a definitive deadline to apply for the scholarship because the money will be awarded until the end of MFF’s fiscal year. Thus, 10 applicants have a chance to win a scholarship before September of 2013.
“The Michigan insurance industry provides more than 50,000 above average paying jobs in the state of Michigan,” Purcilly said. “On top of that, 60 percent of the current insurance professionals … will look to retire in the next 15 to 20 years, so the employ-
ment outlook in the insurance industry is extremely strong. “The beauty of being an independent agent is you can live anywhere. Because wherever you go, people need insurance so they need people to sell it and be a conduit.”
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GOP candidates’ inexcusable views on rape and abortion
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If you have a tendency to toss “illegitimate” sounds not only the world “rape” around when detached but downright callous. you’re talking about abortion, I wouldn’t want people like that 14 - 27, about 2011 you probably shouldn’t be making anyNov. decisions running www.lcc.edu/lookout for office. In fact, a women’s health. decent human being shouldn’t Politicians who are so even suggest that rape is just an blinded by their own crusade excuse to have an abortion. to criminalize abortion don’t Unfortunately, remarks of this deserve to be in office, especially nature have been popping up if they think rape or incest is an more often in the Republican excuse. field, ness particularly among anti-peo- for indigenous students to The as to 2012.. whether tionsdecision during spring about indigenous Nathan Wilson Silver Bells abortion What if aknow child each is diagnosed to have abortion rests “We also anparticipate in ple.crusaders John Koster, get to other and or not Associate Editorcelebrates another holiday season Richard “Part Mourdock andprocess Todd of prenatally with a birth defect solely thecommunity mother, not you or the on local activiof the build friendships. 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But the For more information movies. According “Being Building, so far Fred awayAbood fromRotunda, sensemake of family. The five veterans being honored George in the past few weeks waves by saying of one ofPvt. the mainTaylor focusesabortion is about the dates and times of tovictims Menefee, Eva Menefee, home, so far away from my include of Lansing, Technical Sgt. Richard A. Bragdon of Lansing, The notion “legitimate rape” rarely become the Nathe Native club meetings, thecandidates. adviser for friends, family and commu- assisting other natives.” by GOP — Johnvisit Koster Sgt. James W. Dooley of Dimondale, Guy W. Freysinger of that abortion cannot be allowed pregnant. Another function of the the Native American Stu- American Student Alliance tive American Student Allinity, I want to find other inBrooklyn and Dennis G. Scott of St. Johns. no matter the circumstance is Describing rape as a “thing” digenous students and form Native American Student dent Alliance, said the club is planning on a mini-Pow ance Facebook page or contact For more info, contact Ellen Jones at jonese14@lcc.edu. ridiculous. or whether it’s “legitimate” or some … camaraderie and Alliance is spreading aware- provides an opportunity Wow with dance expedi- Menefee at (517) 483-9674. The Student Veterans Associations will present beneficial film The Welcome and host a panel discussion Monday, Nov. 12 in Dart Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. The Welcome is a film about the different effects that life after war has on both the veterans and their families. The film covers an array of topics and emotions such as anger, courage, post-traumatic stress and love. It is intended to inspire viewers of our common humanity. Tickets cost $5 each. Proceeds from the film will go toward supporting LCC student veterans.
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Prices are slashed at Big Book Bash Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief
Imagine picking out textbooks for next semester and only paying $1 per book. The closest students may ever come to achieving that dream is through LCC Library’s annual Big Book Bash, which offered thousands of books for only $1 each from Nov. 3 through 10. Books about history, literature, technology, biology, science and politics were on display as potential buyers rifled through them. CDs, cassette tapes and movies were also for sale. According to Victoria Meadows, communication manager for the LCC Library, all proceeds go into a program fund to improve the library as it relates to student success. These enhancements potentially include improved textbook lending,
technology to assist in student learning collaboration and the library’s book club. “We’re also looking to establish a scholarship fund for library student staff,” Meadows said. The library used to periodically sell discards before the first Big Book Bash launched 12 years ago, according to Meadows. “We decided to reach out to the campus community, solicit donations from employees … and we created the Big Book Bash,” Meadows said. “The first year, we had around 1,000 items. Over the last five years, we’ve been averaging 8,000 to 11,000 items per year.” Ninety percent of the books in stock during this year’s sale were donated by employees, according to Meadows. “We’re looking to have fewer discards and more
donations, which means better materials,” Meadows added. “We accept donations from students as well if they can’t sell their books back. There is someone somewhere who will want to buy that for a pretty low price.” According to Meadows, half of the books in the library’s stock sold just over the opening weekend. LCC student Jaime Jones said she heard about the Big Book Bash the week before it launched and decided to check it out. “I am pretty excited about the Big Book Bash,” Jones said. “I had a chance to browse through all the books. I’ve seen a few that I like, but I only have one dollar, so I’m choosing very carefully. I think I’m going to get a collection of plays.” For info about services at the library, call 517-4831615 or visit http://www. lcc.edu/library/index.aspx
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The annual LCC library Big Book Bash offers between 8,000 to 11,000 books each year, priced at $1 per book.
Crossing Borders film bridges cultural gap Mary Hobbins Guest Writer In recognition of International Education Week, LCC will present the film Crossing Borders at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the Gannon Building room 134. The film is presented as a collaborative effort between Crossing Borders Education and Michigan State University. Crossing Borders is a 70-minute documentary that follows four Moroccan and four American university students as they travel together through Morocco. In the process of discovering each other, they discover themselves, according to Arnd Wachter, the director of Crossing Borders. Janet Tower, international student coordinator for LCC, is coordinating this
effort with Ana Woehr, coadviser of the International Club. Tower explained the purpose of the movie is to bring two experiences and two cultures together. “What I hope is that through the screening of this film ... we can have a vehicle to look at intercultural communication and the tools needed for communication in the global world we live in,” Tower said. “LCC recognizes that today’s students will be living and working in a multicultural world.” There will be a panel discussion after the movie. The panel is made up of Tower, Woehr and students from the International Club, both international and domestic. Currently, LCC has a few intercultural classes
but no designated office or organization specific to multiculturalism, according to Tower. She described her position as one of support and referral; helping students where she can and referring them where needed. Additionally, there are opportunities at LCC to study abroad, including a semester program in Japan and a 10-day program in Germany. “I coordinate the Study Abroad Program,” said LCC Professor Marc Thomas. “I’m hoping the Crossing Borders film may inspire other students to study abroad.” The International Club welcomes new students. For more information, contact Tower at 483-1177 or International Club President Alan Ojeda at ojedaloa@mail.lcc.edu.
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Crossing Borders takes viewers on a multicultural journey through Morocco in GB 134 Nov. 13. The film is intended to promote intercultural communication.
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‘The Lookout’ staff earns MPA awards Shauna Stocken Associate Editor
awards for articles submitted for the 2012 MPA Better Newspaper Contest. Each of the articles was published in The Lookout during the 2011-12 academic year. The MPA is a business that promotes freedom in the press, provides legal hotlines and development opportunities such as an annual conference.
At the conference, usually held in late January, publications’ staff members attend multiple sessions and learn how to use social media, increase advertisement sales and improve interviewing skills. Current Editor in Chief Nathan Wilson worked for The Lookout last year as associate editor.
“I enjoyed meeting student journalists from other publications and exchanging ideas about how to reach more of an Every year, Michigan newspaper staffs audience,” Wilson said. “I think the submit printed and digital material to the conferences are beneficial because they Michigan Press Association (MPA) for its sharpen our focus and guide us in the annual newspaper contest. direction where journalism is going.” The Lookout staff recently received five Wilson won third place in multimedia reporting for the 2011 Dragon Boat Race and an honorable mention for his news story on LCC’s Early College robotic team. “It was a pleasant surprise to learn that I actually won something for my writing,” Wilson said. Current Sports Editor Dominick Mastrangelo, last year’s editor in chief for The Lookout, won third place in investigative reporting. Mastrangelo was honored for his investigative reporting on former LCC Softball Coach Bob Every’s lawsuit against LCC. “I am happy that the MPA was able to look at the piece and really appreciate all of the work that went into it,” Mastrangelo said. According to Mastrangelo, he worked on his investigative reporting article for months before going to print. “It’s one thing to just have a wellwritten article but to have a story that you worked for some time on awarded, that was what the category was all about,” Mastrangelo said. In addition to the awards Wilson and Mastrangelo received, last year’s publication was also awarded as a whole. The Lookout staff was awarded third place in General Excellence as well as third place for Online Newspaper. Mastrangelo said the success of last year’s newspaper was a result of The Lookout Adviser Larry Hook. “Larry is a very important part of what goes on here,” Mastrangelo said. “He gave all of us our start in journalism. It’s my perspective that he changed the File photo by Larry Hook The Lookout staff attended the Michigan Press Association Convention: “The Art of Newspapers” in Grand Rapids Jan. 27 through 28. course of not just my career, but my life as a whole.” Pictured are: (standing) Dominick Mastrangelo; sitting (left to right) Shauna Stocken, Kaitlin Lutz, Courtney Baker and Nathan Wilson.
Lansing’s newest twist on entertainment Shauna Stocken Associate Editor Lansing’s social scene just expanded with the addition of Painting with a Twist (PWAT). PWAT is located within the Frandor Shopping Center, located at 580 Frandor Ave., in Lansing. While at PWAT, participants can paint their own masterpiece within a few hours and bring their favorite bottle of wine to share with family and friends. PWAT owner Diane Wey opened her franchise, the third in Michigan and the 69th in the country, Oct. 1. “I’ve painted at the PWAT in Ferndale, Mich., and love it,” Wey said. “I wanted to open one in Lansing to give the community something fun and interactive to do rather than just dinner and a movie.” Each regularly scheduled class offer customers the opportunity to paint a different piece of artwork. “I have six local artists who work at PWAT as instructors,” Wey said. “Everyone paints the same painting and our instructors help you
through the painting process from beginning to end.” A painting calendar is available online for customers to pick the class they would like to attend. “About a thousand paintings are licensed to PWAT, which we choose for weekly classes and special events,” Wey said. Regularly offered classes range in price from $35 a person for a two-hour class to $45 a person for a three-hour class. In addition to classes, PWAT offers family nights and private parties. Wey opened PWAT in Frandor due to its popularity within the city. She said she plans to not only provide a fun environment and business, but a charitable one as well. “We plan on sponsoring local charities with special event nights,” Wey said. “The painting for the event will correlate with the charity and all of the proceeds will be donated.” Aside from family nights and private parties, all other classes
welcome anyone who is at least 16 years or older. To learn about upcoming events
and for additional information, visit paintingwithatwist.com/lansing and like PWAT on Facebook.
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Lansing’s newest painting studio, Painting with a Twist, offers weekly classes that teach customers of all skill levels how to paint an entire piece. Guests 21 years old and over are welcome to bring a bottle of wine to drink while painting.
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Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor
It may not have counted toward the regular season record, but the LCC women’s basketball team received a major vote of confidence with a 66-41 win over Rochester College’s JV squad Nov. 5. The Stars are scheduled to start their regular season Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Henry Ford CC. It will also be their first MCCAA matchup of the year. Freshman guard La Tonya Shade and sophomore forward Carli Reid were the most productive Stars against Rochester, scoring 14 points each. Reid scored 12 of her 14 points in the second half and was 2-of-4 from the free-throw line. Shade was slightly more consistent scoring six of her points in the first half and sinking a 3-pointer in the second half. She was also 2-of-3 from the stripe. The Stars were an impressive 28of-34 from the floor against Rochester and held the lead for the majority of the scrimmage. Shade said she is confident the Stars’ pre-season success will translate to regular-season results. “You’re going to get that every night,” she said. “Coach is pretty laid back and that makes it easier for me to perform. The Stars are scheduled to host
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Freshman Dyann Wiley puts a shot up during the Stars’ 66-41 victory over Rochester College’s JV squad Nov. 5.
their first opponent in Gannon Gymnasium Saturday, Nov. 17 when the Pioneers of Delta College come to town. LCC will go on a long road trip Nov. 20 to Dec. 5 before returning home again. The Stars will take on two MCCAA rivals during the swing. For continuing coverage of the LCC women’s basketball team check www.lcc.edu/lookout.
Growing up, a lot of normal children want to be a firefighter, policeman or mail carrier. Not me. I wanted to do something much more degrading with my life. I wanted to do nothing. I know it seems crazy, but I was convinced of this inevitable truth by the time I graduated high school. I did not see the need to do anything “normal” in my life. Thankfully, when I got to college, I realized something: I like to write. So much so, that I thought I would apply for job at my college’s newspaper. I got the job, and eventually started writing sports. The rest is history. I have always enjoyed sports. However, I have never had any real athletic skill so going pro … or collegiate … or high school … or Pop Warner … was out of the question. Still, I was addicted. I am obsessed. As a teenager I stood up all hours of the night watching, rewinding and then re-watching SportsCenter highlights and
live game action. I would turn the volume down on the television and announce the game-winning play over and over again. For just a little while, I was Howard Cosell. I was Brent Musberger. I was famous. Reality would eventually set in. There are a lot of people out there who love sports. For most people, sports are a hobby they follow in their spare time when they are not busy with their REAL job. For most people who live normal lives, it is entertainment But I had a crazy idea. What if I made MY “real job” all about sports? How could I get away with watching, talking and (my favorite thing) writing about sports for a living? The obvious answer was
to become a professional sportswriter: a profession I am currently in pursuit of and may never achieve. It’s a dream so perfect and so unimaginably exciting I can barely sleep at night. This is what excites me. It is my destiny. Now, I know I am in for at least one negative aspect of such a seemingly perfect job: poverty. It is no secret there is not a lot of cash involved in sports reporting or journalism as a whole. But that’s not a concern to me. I suppose it’s simple as this: I would rather starve on the street and wear a sign around my neck reading “Will criticize your college football schedule for food,” rather than make millions at a 9-5 snooze job. I am in love. I may never get married or have children or grow old with a big pension. One thing is for sure: I am going to do everything in my power to be the best damn sportswriter I can be. And no one is going to tell me otherwise; not even myself.
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Harriers take home Region XII trophy
Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor
History has repeated itself once again. The Lansing Community College women’s and men’s cross country teams took home NJCAA Region XII Championships Oct. 27. For the men, it is the 15th straight year they have earned the top spot in the region. For the women - who lost the championship meet last year – it was a chance to reestablish themselves as the elite team in the region. LCC head coach Chuck Block said he is honored to bring two more championship trophies to the college. “It feels great; I am very proud of our athletes and LCC,” he said. “To bring the women’s Region XII trophy back, after having lost it last year, was a great feeling. Our men did not win by much, but we kept our streak going.” The male Stars bested Oakland Community College by just over one second in average time: 26:37.7 - 26:36.0. The LCC men won the 8K which featured 89 runners from 12 different schools. Lansing freshmen Chris Gantt
finished first for the Stars, placing sxith overall with a time of 26:21. Right behind him and placing seventh overall with a time of 26:26 was LCC’s driving force all year long: Nick Moon. “Coach (Block) has had a lot of success at the regional meet and we just like to keep that going for him,” Moon said. “We’re a great group. We blend well together. It’s a good thing.” LCC sophomore Logan Lindsey placed eighth in 26:30. Rounding out the top finishers for the Stars was Joe Marrah, who placed 15th overall and finished the race in 26:50. “The men’s success this year has been our depth,” Block said. “Our sixth and seventh runner came through big. If it was not for them we would have lost.” For the women, it was virtually no contest at the regional meet. The LCC women posted impressively quick times at the meet, averaging 19:33 as a team. The next best school was Macomb CC, which averaged 20:11 as a team. “The women’s success comes from we have some great runners and they work extremely hard,” Block said. “We are not as deep as the guy’s team, but have
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The LCC men’s and women’s cross country teams took home the NJCAA Region XIII Championship Oct. 27. The LCC men (above) averaged 26:36.0 as a team and have won Region XII 15 years in a row.
some of the best runners in the country up front.” One of those runners is sophomore standout Jaclyn Magness, who took the third overall spot in the women’s 5K in 19:15. “It feels really good to be regional champs again, especially
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since we didn’t win last year,” Magness said. “We all worked really hard to regain our title. I’m really happy about this.” Taking the fourth, fifth and sixth spots respectively for LCC were Taylor Knoll, Viviana Baca Alamillo and Jessica D’Haene,
who all finished the race in less than 20 minutes. “(The women) did it very convincingly,” Block said. “The team spirit and unity of this team has been one of the best I have coached. It is my favorite thing about this team.”
Stars prep for nationals Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor After winning a regional title in both men’s and women’s competition last month, the LCC cross country teams headed to the National Championship last Saturday, Nov. 10 with anticipation and enthusiasm. The meet was scheduled to be held at Rend Lake College in Ina, Ill., after The Lookout’s publication date. Results of the event will be available on The Lookout’s website at www.lcc.edu/ lookout by Tuesday, Nov. 13. The Stars were looking to bring Lansing its first National Championship since 2007. Rend Lake College also hosted the 2007 National Championship meet. LCC Coach Chuck Block said last week his team was anxious to make a good showing at the national meet. “With this team, I think they are more excited than nervous,” Block said. “We put a lot of pressure on the regional meet and now that we have accomplished that goal we are ready and focused on the national meet.” The men’s national team included Brandon Beckman of Chesaning, Nick Ferris of Eaton Rapids, Chris Gantt of Dowagiac, Logan Lindsay of Charlotte, Joe Marrah of Lansing, Nick Moon of Dansville and Grand Webber of Ostego. Moon shared his excitement for the national meet last week. The nationals included over 40 teams. “It’s a big meet, obviously,” Moon said. “There are going to be a lot of good runners and a lot of people watching. I want our team to get top three in the nation. I think that would be a pretty big accomplishment.”
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Jaclyn Magness leads the pack during the regional meet Oct. 27.
For the women, Block’s lineup for the national meet included Abigail Cottom of Holt, Jessica D’Haena of DeWitt, Taylor Knoll of Warren, Jaclyn Magness of Grand Ledge, Amy Stillman of Eaton Rapids, Brianna Wiles of Ionia and Viviana Alamillo of St. Johns. Magness said she was looking forward to the atmosphere of the national stage. “Just the aspect of running against people from all over the country is amazing,” Magness said. “We’ve had some great coaching to get to this point.” Block has won a regional title with either the men or women every year since he began coaching at LCC 11 years ago. He has been named NJCAA Region XII Coach of the Year every year since 2001.
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9 Arts and entertainment Ragtime is riveting
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Joe Israel A & E Editor
The LCC production of the musical Ragtime debuted at LCC’s Dart Auditorium Nov. 2. Based on the 1975 novel by E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime tells the stories of three groups intertwined in the early 20th century. African-Americans were represented by Coalhouse Walker Jr., a musician from Harlem. Upper class suburbanites in the show were represented by Mother, the matriarch of a white upper class family in New Rochelle, N.Y. Eastern European immigrants were told through the eyes of Tateh, a Jewish immigrant from Latvia.
The original Broadway production was incredibly lavish and extravagant. Members of the LCC Performing Arts Department would have their work cut out for them in order to deliver the highcaliber performance fans of the musical were accustomed to. The show went off without a hitch, due to a large collaborative effort with Media Services, the production team and Director Mary Job. “I really love the book from which it is based,” Job said. “It shows how far we’ve come, and how things have stayed the same.” Under direction from LCC Music Director John Dale Smith, a 10-piece
orchestra created a tidal wave of sound that sounded as brilliant and polished as the New York Philharmonic. From the first act all the way to the end, Ragtime helps the younger generation identify with a time period where things were inevitable to change and also stay the same. This should pave the way for expanding horizons for the LCC Performing Arts Department. “It’s the largest production that the Performing Arts Department has taken on in 10 years,” Performing Arts Director Melissa Kaplan said. “It was a massive effort from a small team, and it was impressive what they accomplished.”
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Chad Dekatch and Amanda Whitehead share a scene from the musical Ragtime.
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Get crafty with family and friends Sweet and easy Thanksgiving treat inspired by holiday season 1. Hold the donut holes at one end while
What you need: Mini pretzel sticks Donut hole (any flavor) Chocolate sprinkles or nuts Creamy peanut butter or nutella
With various ingredients that can be used to make edible acorns, everyone is sure to enjoy this treat after Thanksgiving dinner.
spreading nutella or other spread around the top fourth of the donut.
2. Once the top portion of the donut is covered, add sprinkles or small chopped nuts to the sticky area to create the top of the acorn.
3.
Stick the pretzel through the top of the donut, creating a stem.
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Repeat the above steps until your desired quantity of acorn donuts has been made, then enjoy.
Dine this holiday in style with custom made dishes of your own design What you need:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Glass plates or mugs Permanent markers (any color) Oven
2. Design your plates with quotes, letters, drawings or other special dates and years using permanent markers.
3. After the oven has preheated, place the plates on the oven racks and bake for 30 minutes.
Although many families have designated dishes used for holiday dinners, this Thanksgiving, create new dining traditions. Creating decorative plates and cups is not only easy and quick, but inexpensive as well.
4. Remove the plates from the oven and allow them to cool. After 30 minutes, cooking the
plates in the oven will ensure they are safe to eat off of and that the marker will not be removed while washing them.
Photos and article by Shauna Stocken
IN BRIEF Arts & Entertainment
East Lansing presents Film Festival The 15th annual East Lansing Film Festival kicked off Nov. 7 and will last until Thursday, Nov. 15. Located at MSU’s Wells Hall, a variety of films will be screened, many of which are from local filmmakers. Tickets are $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors and $5 for students. Show times are 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.ELFF.com.
LCC Radio presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ LCC Radio will host a radio play version of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol on Friday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. The play will cap off LCC’s Homecoming Week that Friday. The show will be at Dart Auditorium and is free for everyone, although donations for LCC Radio will be taken. For more information, call 517-483-1000.
Waterfront showcases Music on the Patio Beginning on Sunday, Nov. 11, the Waterfront Bar and Grille will host its Music on the Patio concert series every Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. The series will feature the music of singer/songwriters Brad Mailland and Dan Wixon. The Waterfront is located at 325 City Market Drive in Lansing, just across the street from Cooley Law Stadium. For more information, call (517) 267-3800.
WLNZ tackles Dickens’ classic Joe Israel A&E Editor To cap off LCC’s Homecoming Week, LCC Radio WLNZ 89.7 FM will host an audio production of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. The production will be designed to pay homage to the minimal presence of theater on terrestrial radio in America. “It’s a throwback to the golden days of radio, when theater was on the air, and actors were literally in the studios,” LCC Radio Station Manager Daedalian Lowry stated. The tradition was started seven years ago by thenstation manager Dave Downing, and Lowry said he intends to keep flying the flag of the non-profit campus radio station. Also, there will be certain twists the cast and crew have remained tightlipped about. One thing that will be notable will be the amount of audience
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Actors prepare for roles in last year’s WLNZ LCC Radio’s production of Meet Me In St. Louis. The seventh annual play will be held at Dart Auditorium Nov. 16.
participation in this particular production. The play will feature other local names such as WLNS TV 6’s own Evan Pinsonnault, 100.7 WITL’s Chris Tyler, WFMK 99.1’s Kristi Love and LCC Radio’s Jack Robbins. “It’s going to help the station because there may be people out there that
don’t realize that this is a tradition going on seven years now,” said Sound Effects Coordinator and WLNZ 89.7 FM employee Roxann Larrabee. “We are very much involved in the community and we want to maintain that, and I know Daedalian would agree.” The LCC Radio play will
be held this year at LCC’s Dart Auditorium free of charge, although donations will be accepted. For more information, call WLNZ 89.7 FM at (517) 483-1000 or visit the website at www.lcc.edu/radio. The play will also be available to hear on WLNZ 89.7 FM the night of the performance.
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RZA’s debut iron clad Joe Israel A&E Editor
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What do you get when a hip-hop legend decides to cross over into the world of kung-fu movie acting and directing? If you’re Wu-Tang mastermind, The RZA, you earn the blessing and tutelage of world renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. Then you assemble an A-list group of cinematographers, production designers and an all-star cast to make The Man with the Iron Fists. The movie stars The RZA as the Blacksmith, a man whose occupation is making weapons for warring clans in 19th Century feudal China in the fictitious town of Jungle
Village. He tries to save enough money for himself and his prostitute girlfriend, played brilliantly by Jamie Chung. Trouble’s brewing, though, when the traitorous Silver Lion (Byron Mann) murders clan leader Gold Lion and assumes power of the Lion Clan. An elaborate plot to steal a shipment of government gold is hatched, and Silver Lion enlists the help of Brass Body, played by former WWE Champion Dave Bautista. Gold Lion’s son Zen Yi (Rick Yune) vows revenge and enlists both the Blacksmith and the government’s secret envoy, an opium-addicted Englishman played brilliantly by Academy Award winner Russell Crowe. Lucy Liu’s performance as Madame Blossom was exceptional, as well.
Nevertheless, the film does have flaws. The RZA is clearly not a strong enough actor to carry a picture such as this one on his own, which is a sigh of relief when he isn’t in every scene. There should have been another more experienced actor attached to the project. Also, the script is light on material, blurring the line where co-writer Eli Roth begins and The RZA ends. Case in point is the movie at times is all over the place and not cohesive enough. For a first-time filmmaker, this film is just OK. It occupies a middle ground between the ‘70s-obsessed eye of Tarantino and the bold silliness of Big Trouble in Little China. The fight sequences and cinematography keep the picture afloat, making the movie a solid first step for The RZA in his directorial debut.
Kendrick’s urban memoirs leads to classic musical work Jeremy Kohm Guest Writer In the past couple of years, hip-hop has seen a crop of new talent emerge from the underground. Odd Future, A$AP Rocky and Lil B have helped bring a spark back into the life of hip-hop. Who among the underground’s elite will be crowned the new king of hip-hop? That spot may be reserved for Compton’s own Kendrick Lamar. Lamar has caused quite a
stir in the world of hip-hop the past few years, releasing several mix tapes and making appearances on albums by Drake, The Game and Tech N9ne. Lamar soon found himself signed by one of his childhood idols, Dr. Dre, and his Aftermath enterprise. It is at Aftermath where Lamar would start piecing together his highlyanticipated debut Good kid, m.A.A.d city. Good kid, m.A.A.d city starts cinematically with a young Lamar and his friends saying a prayer, asking God for guidance and strength. The prayer then leads into a tale
of a romance in the ghetto. “Sherane” tells of a young Lamark and his raging hormones as he courts a 16-yearold girl who lives on the opposite side of town. “The Art of Peer Pressure” describes Lamar giving into the temptation of drugs and getting involved in crime to try and fit in with his clique. His struggles on the streets of Compton, such as his run-ins with the Bloods and Crips and being racially profiled by the cops, is depicted in the song “good kid.” Great MC’s like Biggie, Tupac and Nas don’t just say words; their words paint a picture for their audience.
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Lamar is no exception. His lyrics captivate and lure you in as you are beside him during his Compton coming of age tale. Not only is Lamar’s story telling superb, his knack for changing his flow to complement a song is phenom-
enal. His cadence at times evokes Andre 3000, Eminem, Ice Cube and Nas. Some MC’s take years to create a tour de force like Lamar has crafted, and with Dr. Dre in his corner, there are sure more classic albums to come.
Little Panda satisfies even the biggest appetites Sarah Spohn Staff Writer
Photo by Sarah Spohn
Packed in between Gamestop, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Sugarberry and a cash advance place on the west side of Lansing, you’ll find one of the area’s best Chinese restaurants. Having dined here with my family ever since I can remember, it’s safe to say I’ve been here far too many times. I might just be the pickiest of eaters. I’m talking plain everything. Hamburgers? Just ketchup, please. Steak? No onions! Boneless wings? Sauce on the side. Yes, I’m weird. Never-
theless, if I can safely say I enjoy every visit to a dining establishment, that’s a true testament to the eatery. I have never been disappointed with Little Panda’s portion sizes, quality or service. Seating can be a little packed during the lunch rush, but you are still greeted immediately and served a pot of steaming hot tea. This is a nice change to the chain restaurants that charge near $2 for a glass of tea. Free refills are given on the teapots, but save room for the hearty portions coming your way. Long-time Little Panda regular and LCC student Alysia Lopez talked about what keeps her coming back. “The jasmine tea is
always calming and delightful,” Lopez said. “(The) atmosphere is nice and the prices are incredibly reasonable.” Being picky, I’ll admit I have ordered the same exact thing for literally 10 years. Clearly, it never disappointed. However, breaking out of my shell, I finally tried the sweet and sour chicken. This is certainly a tangy twist compared to the “safe” almond boneless chicken I’ve been dining on. The sweet and sour chicken is all white meat chicken with a crunchy breading, dipped in a red, tangy, sweet and sour sauce. Perfect for those with competing cravings, this dish won’t disappoint testy
taste buds. Also available for dinein or to go is plenty of Szechwan and Hunan cuisine, including egg rolls, pan-fried dumplings, crab rangoons, wonton soup, general’s chicken and countless other options. Little Panda offers appetizers, soup, house specialties, seafood, beef, poultry, pork, noodles, vegetable dishes, chop suey and endless combination plates. Always great comfort food during the upcoming months, stop in from the cold for a nice cup of hot tea. Little Panda is located in the plaza across from Target near Chuck E. Cheese at 5439 West Saginaw Hwy. in Lansing.
12 Clubs PTK honors commitment to community
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Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief Students looking to help out the community and gain scholarship opportunities are invited to check out LCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). PTK is an international honor society that recognizes scholarships among two-year college students. The four pillars put into place practiced by members include leadership, fellowship, scholarship and service. “PTK offers excellent community service opportunities,” said PTK President Ryan Miller. “The friendships that can be made in it alone are priceless. “PTK also offers scholarships to many universities around the country. Employers know what PTK is and it is a very valuable thing, overall, to be a part of.” According to Miller, an LCC student who has taken at least 12
credit hours of course work and currently hold a GPA of at least 3.5 or higher can join. PTK Co-Adviser Al Nowak said there are many benefits to be gained from joining PTK. “Students have the opportunity to get involved and build their leadership skills, give back to the community in the role of servant leadership, build their resumes, and get involved in committees,” Nowak said. “I know that many colleges offer a scholarship if you are a PTK member at a community college. You get money off your tuition just by having that PTK membership.” PTK officers hosted a potluck event Nov. 2 to welcome new members, encourage member involvement and have fun. Club members competed in a number of lighthearted games for prizes; everything from
Photo by Eddie Whaley
LCC students gather for food and games during Phi Theta Kappa’s meet and greet event in HHS 005 Nov. 2.
making pyramids using cups to “elephant bowling.” The next PTK meeting is set for Friday, Nov. 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. in GB 134, according to Miller. “We will be partnering with the college this
holiday season to ensure that families in the surrounding areas have a happy holiday season,” Miller added. “This will take way through things such as Toys for Tots.” In June 2013, PTK members will participate in the annual Lansing Relay for Life to
raise funds to help those diagnosed with cancer. PTK’s efforts raised over $1,000 alone during the 2012 Relay for Life. From time to time, club members will set up literature tables in the Gannon Building lobby to distribute information about upcoming events or how to become
a member. “Stop by our table during Homecoming Week and see for yourself what PTK is all about,” Miller said. “We are always looking for service opportunities and we are constantly in our community lending a hand.”
Balance body and soul with LCC’s Yoga Club Sarah Spohn Staff Writer It’s about time those yoga pants finally live out their full potential—and make it to an actual yoga class! Students, staff, visitors and neighbors are all welcome to Lansing Community College’s Yoga Club. Promoting healthy lifestyles and relaxation, the club focuses on individual member’s needs and adjusts each meeting accordingly. Having been around for three or four years, the club specializes in making its members feel good both physically and mentally. This is certainly an important thing to remember for busy college students juggling two jobs, a full class load and countless extracurricular activities. Staying fit and focused is a tough job these days, but the Yoga Club is here to help. Club Adviser Robert Eschbach, founder of the Yogic Sciences Research Foundation, said, “The emphasis is on the health benefits of yoga, and we offer many yoga therapies, especially for stress
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Lindy Moore, a horticulture student, does a stretch during a Yoga Club meeting.
management, relaxation and chronic disease relief.” Focused on spreading the word around town about the many health benefits of yoga, Eschbach has been practicing yoga for decades and continues to teach classes here at LCC. A full warm-up, stretches, plenty of breathing exercises, positions and a cool-down take place at every yoga session. The club meets on Saturdays from 5 to 6 p.m. in GB 252. There is no sign-up or registration required, and participants can come and go as they please without
a commitment. Exploring all aspects of yoga and relaxing the body and mind, the Yoga Club is a great fit for all. Anyone interested is encouraged to bring a blanket or yoga mat. Comfortable or loose fitting clothing is recommended, as well as not eating immediately before class to avoid indigestion. Whether it is for a stress reliever or a pain reducer, yoga is a great option for balancing both the mind and body. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Eschbach at reschbach@yahoo.com.
13 DISTRACTIONS
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14 OPINION
Nov. 12-25, 2012 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Stocken Speaks —
Society losing sight of holiday meanings
Warning: This column has nothing to do with religion and shouldn’t be read with a religious bias. Writing this column at the end of Halloween and into the Thanksgiving season has gotten me questioning the way society values holidays and traditions. It seems to me that more and more people are celebrating holidays,
but losing the meaning behind why they do so. The celebrations of all holidays have certain qualities to them, which make the holidays stand for something special or gives them meaning. However, greed and the speed by which we as a society live is demeaning what should be truly important. In the beginning of October, stores are selling
Thanksgiving-themed material goods. By late October, stores are playing Christmas tunes and
Teacher expresses concern before retirement I have directed military support programs, and the Archives at Grand Valley invited me to donate my collection of military support organization records. I’m working with Sen. Carl Levin and a mother to get her son released from a military base after serving in the Middle East and then attempting suicide. Efforts like that only get a gay into trouble here. There are all kinds of faculty members with fascinating backgrounds in public relations, management, journalism, etc. No one knows them because they are stifled, told to do the same thing as everyone else so they don’t stand out. That is factory work, not higher education and free inquiry. Good luck to all of you.
Sincerely, Daniel R. Campbell, Ph.D.
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this time of year feels lost. The concept is lost on the greed of companies to sell products to make additional sales for the year. It is also lost on the customers who plan too far in advance trying to obtain perfection. The celebration of Thanksgiving is lost on those who are shopping hawks on Black Friday
discounts rather than spending the day after Thanksgiving with their families. I hope my column can pose as a reminder to help readers remember what is important to them and their families this holiday season. Oh and by the way, the current holiday season is Thanksgiving, not Christmas or New Year, in case you have forgotten.
— Staff Editorial —
Letter to the Editor I will be retiring in January after a quarter of a century teaching writing and history here. I was the first gay faculty member out on this campus. When I arrived, I faced a wall of prejudice. I have been warned and threatened by administrators. One called the police on me twice. I deserved better than that. I have written for newspapers, magazines, congressmen, senators, a President, the Chief U.S. Ambassador and a colonel. I have won three major writing awards. I was a Chamber of Commerce executive and lobbied in Washington. I was the president of a major historical foundation and three other historical organizations. At LCC, I have been excluded from virtually everything, and considered dangerous. I have worked for veterans and was ordered to stop it to avoid scandal.
selling Christmas merchandise. Even my parents have been weekly Christmas shopping and already have purchased gifts. Where have the emotions gone in celebrating each individual holiday for what it represents and the transitions the said holiday has to every family or person celebrating? The concept of being thankful for something
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Props to Homecoming planners In honor of LCC’s great standing tradition of Homecoming Week, we at The Lookout tip our hats. The festivities put in place by LCC’s Alumni Association help improve LCC’s campus community mentality, which is something in which we take pride. This community mentality is demonstrated with the Nov. 13 annual alumni basketball game at 7 p.m. In this game, the current team must prove itself worthy against prior LCC athletes on the court. In addition, the Nov. 15 LCC alumni authors’ “Meet, Greet and Book Signing” takes the
time to recognize successful alumni. Throughout the week, LCC students will be able to pick up free T-shirts, tickets and, most importantly, free food. On a college budget, who doesn’t like a free meal now and again? Discounts are also available for LCC memorabilia. This leads to the grand finale of Silver Bells in the City on Nov. 16, where students, facility, community members and alumni can come show their support for LCC. We just wanted to take the time to recognize and appreciate what Homecoming Week does for the community. Thank you.
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What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? Nathan Wilson
Shauna Stocken
Dominick Mastrangelo Mark Gillengerten
Sports Editor Editor in Chief Associate Editor Advertising Manager wilso162@mail.lcc.edu stockens@mail.lc.edu mastrand@mail.lcc.edu gillengm@mail.lcc.edu
“My job and my girlfriend.”
“My amazing friends.”
Sarah Spohn
Amber Glomb
“That Spartan “My health and those Basketball will be better who love me.” than Spartan football this year.” Nikki Nicolaou
Suzanna Powers
Paginator /Staff Writer Staff Writer Photo Editor Paginator spohns1@mail.lcc.edu glomba@mail.lcc.edu nicolaon@mail.lcc.edu Powerss5@mail.lcc.edu
“Boots and Pandora.”
“God’s many blessing.”
“My friends and family who support all I do.”
“Obama’s increase on the federal Pell Grant.”
Joe Israel
A & E Editor israelj@lcc.edu
“To have a job at The Lookout.” Larry Hook
Adviser hookl@lcc.edu
“Having a healthy family and a warm home.”
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Dozens of LCC students interested in transferring to a four-year university with a major in business turn out for the Business Transfer Fair in the Gannon Building lobby Nov. 7.
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LCC health services affordable, enjoyable Photostory by Suzanna Powers
The Health and Human Services building is located on the north side of the LCC campus and offers many services available to students and the public.
Massage therapy student Jeremy Bearup administers a massage on an LCC student. LCC administrator Kristi Fent, R.N., shows off a 3D/4D ultrasound machine.
Dr. Willard Hershey (foreground), a clinic dentist at LCC, show x-ray results to student Vincent Morgan in the HHS Dental Clinic.
Betsy Keener (left) a sophomore at LCC, performs a dental exam on LCC student Miryam Masood.
Many LCC students don’t seem to know where or even what the Health & Human Services (HHS) building is. In fact, some students are unaware of the important health services available to both students and the general public in the HHS. When so many people are not able to obtain affordable health or dental insurance, the services offered at LCC are a godsend. Dental cleaning, massages and ultrasounds are among the many amenities offered. During fall semester, every Tuesday morning and all day Thursday, the Dental Hygiene Clinic in HHS 107 is open to the public. A typical visit is comprised of x-rays, a comprehensive cleaning and further dental health instruction, according to Clinical Lead Faculty Pat Guenther. The fee for LCC students and senior citizens is $25 per visit. It is $40 for the general public. When too overwhelmed with the juggling act of maintaining a job, social life and GPA, students can visit for the Massage Clinic for a one-hour massage. “The best bargain in town,” said Mable Menadier-Thomas, head of Massage Therapy at LCC. Located in HHS 013, Massage Therapy students can help massage stress away Wednesday through Friday, focusing on specific pain or just relaxation. Cost ranges from $25 for staff and students to $30 for the general public. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Department offers services such as free ultrasounds for the public. When LCC facilities were in need of a Vascular Technology program, officials came to LCC Administrator Kristi Fent for help. “LCC came to me with $50,000 and said, ‘Do what you want,’” Fent said. For a service that normally ranges between $300 to $400, the LCC Ultrasound Clinic allows patients to see their results on large monitors, even on a 3D/4D ultrasound machine. “This 3D/4D ultrasound machine is great!” Fent said. “It really pops out at you. You can see everything in such detail as you’re scanning.” For more information call: Dental at 483-1458; Massage at 483- 1451; Ultrasound at 483-1754.