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There is still time to register for college-wide scholarships and awards through LCC, before the Jan. 25 deadline. All returning and new LCC students working toward a two-year transfer degree, associate’s degree or certificate are eligible to apply. Rick Reagan, chairperson of the College-wide Scholarship Team, said he likes to promote all scholarships through LCC and does so all throughout the year. “I think that these days any opportunity students have to get assistance that doesn’t involve additional financial aid debt is to the student’s advantage,” Reagan said.
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Each award and scholarship has different requirements such as the length of time a student attended at LCC, residency and GPA. The application procedures and the amount of money awarded to a student also depend on what is applied for. Currently enrolled and returning LCC students may apply for both the Divisional Program Awards and Foundation Scholarship. According to Reagan, LCC funds the award and scholarship opportunities for enrolled and returning students. Incoming LCC students can apply for the Honors Program Awards, Board of Trustees Awards, Star Scholarships, Student Leadership Academy Service Scholarship and the Study Abroad
Scholarships. Incoming LCC student scholarships are made available through funds provided by private donors, according to Reagan. “It takes us awhile to go through the entire process when choosing a winner,” Reagan said. “We’re all working together within the different award categories to be sure that nobody is getting more then one award, which is a college-wide rule.” Dental hygiene major Danni McNeilly is currently in her second year at LCC. McNeilly pays for her LCC courses out of her pocket without the assistance of student loans or scholarships. “I didn’t even know that LCC had these opportuni-
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Local resident Michael Austin serves hot cocoa to attendees of Old Town’s Dickens Village event Dec. 1. See photo essay on page 16.
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Renovations ramp up around LCC campus Nathan Wilson Editor In Chief With everything from new dining options being installed in the TLC Building to the Gannon Building pool being closed, students have likely noticed a major changes ramping up around LCC—and they can expect to see more next semester. Upgrading the Arts & Science Building LCC Director of Public Affairs Ellen Jones said the Arts &
Sciences Building remains one of the major projects evolving on campus now. Portions of the A & S Building on the first and second floor are still in the demolition and abatement phase for the removal of any lead and asbestos. According to Jones, the projection is running on schedule under general contractor Granger Construction. It is expected to cost $31 million, $9.975 million of which is from the State of Michigan. While the A & S Building
may receive a facelift, the goals set by college officials remain the same; the science labs will be upgraded to facilitate a better learning environment that can stand up against any freshman or sophomore lab in the nation. Dean of Arts and Science Michael Nealon said, “By the end of December, all first-floor classrooms, faculty offices, meeting room and the amphitheatre will have been vacated See Renovations, page 3
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Granger Construction workers tear down a wall during the abatement process in what was once the Kennedy Cafe Dec. 5.
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WMU agreement benefits transfer students Nathan Wilson Editor In Chief LCC President Brent Knight joined three other community college presidents on West Michigan University’s campus Dec. 4 to sign a series of reverse transfer agreements. WMU Provost Timothy Greene met with the presidents to facilitate a plan that would ultimately make it easier for community college students to transfer to WMU. The other institutions engaged in this agreement include Glen Oaks Community College, Kellogg Community College and Lake Michigan College. “We want (students) to have the flexibility of entering the job market whenever they wish and to have a resume that reflects the community college credentials they’ve earned as they work to complete a four-year degree,” said Greene in a WMU press release. “This is about our institutions showing our joint commitment to our students and their success.” This agreement will allow students to earn an associate’s degree using WMU credits to complete their degree requirements,
according to WMU Vice Provost Keith Hearit. “We look for any student in our database, for example, who comes from Lansing Community College, and we see how many credits that they’ve earned from us,” Hearit said. “Then we work with Lansing Community College to see to what degree they might have already met the requirements for an associate degree.” At that point, WMU credits are transferred back to the community college through this “reverse transfer” process. If the student has met the requirements for an associate’s degree, he or she will receive the community college degree while being a student at WMU. Hearit said approximately 100 to 125 students transfer from LCC to WMU each year. Students don’t need to undergo a special process to be a part of this reverse transfer, according to Hearit. In fact, community college transfer students will automatically be queued into WMU’s student information system. After a semester or a year, these students will receive a letter stating they may have met the requirements for an associate’s degree.
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LCC’s Brent Knight (from left), Lake Michigan College’s Robert Harrison, West Michigan University’s Timothy Greene, Glen Oaks Community College’s Gary Wheeler and Kellogg Community College’s Dennis Bona seal the deal on a series of reverse transfer agreements through WMU, Dec. 4.
“The one thing that has to happen is when a student gets this letter, they have to take a moment and communicate with us that they want to release their transcript,” Hearit said. By releasing the academic transcript, a student can verify that he or she has met the requirements for a community college associate degree. The process may differ de-
pending on the community college the student is transferring from. However, under the new agreement, a student who has earned at least 30 community college credits can apply for as many as 30 WMU credits toward completing an associate credit, according to WMU’s press release. Associate’s degrees typically require at least 60 credits.
“One of the other benefits of the reverse transfer agreement is for students who may not have graduated from a community college or WMU who decide to get into the work force, they still have an opportunity to earn a degree for all the work they’ve completed,” Hearit said. “So I think it’s a win-win for our students as well as for WMU and LCC.”
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and ready for demolition and construction. The main lobby, elevators and stairwells will remain accessible. “The only spaces on the second floor that will remain open and accessible to serve the needs of students and faculty will be the Writing Center and the Center for Transitional Learning.” According to Nealon, the first and second floors will be repopulated mid to late May 2013. The first and second floor lobbies will be closed during the break between spring and summer semesters. Redesigning Gannon and dining options Since the LCC Board of Trustees voted Sept. 17 to close the Gannon swimming pool, the Department of Physical Fitness and Wellness has been developing plans to close down the facility. LCC President Brent Knight has suggested developing a student commons area in its
Dec. 10, 2012 - Jan. 27, 2013 www.lcc.edu/lookout place with potential dining options. The Gannon renovations are expected to cost $18.3 million, according to Jones. According to Jones, the college will begin to focus on new dining options when plans for the Gannon Building renovations are finalized. Off campus renovations going smoothly The Mason Jewett Airport hangar, which LCC purchased several years ago for the aviation mechanic program, is scheduled to undergo renovations beginning in early January, according to Jones. “We are upgrading and expanding it so the aviation mechanic program can move out there,” Jones said. “That program will probably be growing because there are a lot of job opportunities in that field.” Jones added the program will likely be in operation at the hangar by fall semester 2013. In addition, portions of West Campus were expanded for the computer information
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ties when I was applying to LCC,” McNeilly said. According to McNeilly, any award or scholarship to decrease the cost of LCC courses would have been a large help. LCC developmental math instructor
technology program, which used to be housed on main campus. The expansion of welding and building construction labs at West Campus cost $1.1 million, according to Jones. The parking lot that LCC purchased from the city, south of the University Center, was resurfaced and opened for college employee parking Nov 5. Herrmann House faces challenges As for the Herrmann House renovations, the building has met with some unexpected challenges, such as damaged pipes, that require further reparations. The total budget for the Herrmann House is $300,000, according to Jones. Knight and his wife, Risé, were scheduled to move into the house at the beginning of the fall semester. However, those plans will likely be pushed back until spring semester 2013, according to Jones. “We like to say that this is
Elizabeth Clifford promotes the awards and scholarships to her classes. “Usually I would refer students over to financial aid first and see what they qualify for,” Clifford said. “I’ve seen a lot of students that without the scholarships really couldn’t afford to go to college.”
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Help AMA provide children with toys this holiday season Help LCC’s American Marketing Association (AMA) as the club collects gifts for the holiday season. The AMA is assisting with the Toys for Tots campaign by collect unwrapped toys and presents to give to children in need during. Donations will be accepted from Nov. 19 until Dec. 11. Multiple donation drop-off boxes are located throughout LCC’s main campus. Donors can drop off toys or cash do-
nations to the Hole in the Hall located in GB 133. All other toy donations can be taken to the LCC Library lobby on the second floor of the TLC Building, Parking and ID Services located in GB 215 and HHS 108. LCC’s West campus is also accepting toy donations. For more information on the toy drive, contact the AMA Adviser Bill Motz at mortzw@lcc.edu.
Visit women’s expo for health tips, home ideas and style Mid-Michigan Women’s Expo will return to Lansing for its 13th annual event from Feb. 1 through 3, 2013. Advance tickets can be purchased for $7 each from local Meijer stores. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $9 per adult and $7 for children ages 6 through 14. The expo will feature products,
services and educational and entertainment seminars from over 250 women-owned and women-focused businesses. For more information on the MidMichigan Women’s Expo and daily event schedule, contact Denise Kolesar at (616) 532-8833 or visit www. kohlerexpo.com.
Registration information for returning and new LCC students Don’t forget to register for spring semester classes in order reserve a seat in class. For new LCC students, registration for admission is available until Dec. 28. Current students can register for classes through the Banner Web Self
Service now until Jan. 10, 2013. The first day of the spring semester begins Jan. 14, 2013 and the semester ends May 4. For additional assistance with registration, contact Enrollment Services at (517) 483-1200.
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Granger Construction worker Ed Hill removes debris from what was once a classroom in the Arts & Science Building Dec. 5.
a house that will be for many presidents to come,” Jones said. Last but not least, Jones said, students, staff and faculty will continue to be a part of the renovation process by provid-
Applicants who have received an award or scholarship will be notified by mail toward the end of April. High school students who have received an award or scholarship will be
ing input on what they would like to see. Jones said, “They absolutely have been (a part of the process) in Arts and Science, and I’m certain they will be on Gannon as well.”
notified at their senior ceremonies toward the end of the academic year. For individual information or to apply for an award and scholarship, visit www. lcc.edu/scholarships.
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Music and holiday spirit flows at Dart Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief Gregorian chants began to envelope the audience even though the stage was empty in Dart Auditorium Nov. 29. Suddenly, the LCC concert choir, directed by Professor Bierbaum, emerged from the shadows and launched into an eclectic mix of holiday songs. This was only a foretaste of what was to come during the free performance to welcome the Lansing community into the holiday season. In addition to traditional Christmas carols, the concert choir performed the Hanukkah tune (“Mi Y’maleil?”), Japanese winter song (“Three Snow Haiku”) and a Spanish Christmas song (“Tres Villancicos de la Navidad.”) The LCC vocal jazz and pop ensemble, directed by adjunct faculty Kelly Stuible, even joined the concert choir on stage for “Mary’s Little Boy” to rousing applause from
Photo by Suzanna Powers
The LCC concert choir, directed by Professor Michael Bierbaum, performs a Christmas tune at Dart Auditorium to get the holiday spirit flowing Nov. 29.
the audience. “Traditionally, a fall concert heading down to this time of year tends to focus mostly on music of the season,” said Bierbaum, who started con-
ducting and teaching at LCC this semester. “We had both Christmas music and songs from different traditions as well.” Next, the vocal jazz and pop ensemble took to cen-
ter stage and greeted the audience with a lively mix of holiday songs and jazz favorites, including “Time After Time” and “Smile.” The piano, bass and
drums cast a spell over the audience with “That Old Black Magic,” featuring soloists Ciera Moore and Steffan Kachinsky. Both ensembles invited the audience to sing along
to Christmas carols such as “Wassail Song” and “Jingle Bells” as the performance wrapped up. “I thought there were quite a few people here,” Bierbaum said. “They all seemed to enjoy themselves and, boy, did they sing well!” LCC student Katy Ramos, who has performed in the pop and jazz ensemble for the past three years, said the performance was a lot of fun. “It’s not like anything else,” Ramos said. “You can go on stage and you can show off and be someone different. You can put what you have out there and everyone can finally see what you’ve worked so hard for over the semester.” Bierbaum said, “Music is more than just pretty and pleasant sounds. It needs to reach out and touch something inside so that we can connect with it. It allows us to express emotions that we can’t express just through words.”
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Local author inspires holiday goodwill Sarah Spohn Staff Writer
Inspired by a tragic event, LCC faculty Steve Smith said he intends to spread holiday cheer and an uplifting message with his new book, Aimee the Angel at Christmas. Although written by Smith 10 years ago, the book is newly published and features illustrations by LCC graduate Karl Brandt. The main character, Aimee the Angel, travels around the world with Santa Claus, performing good deeds for others and trying to make the world a better place, one smile at a time. “It’s one of four books that I wrote about 10 years ago,” Smith said. “It was kind of dedicated to my youngest daughter, who was killed in a car accident back in 1996.” Despite the tragic inspiration, Smith guarantees it’s a happy book. “It’s a lighthearted
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LCC faculty member Steve Smith proudly displays his newly published children’s book. Aimee The Angel At Christmas is one of three books written by Smith.
story,” Smith said. “It’s about a little angel trying to get her wings, and she’s going around the world with Santa Claus, and they visit all these places and they see all these
things.” To promote the book, Smith is busy with upcoming stops to read his book at local schools. With stops at Resurrection School, Lan-
sing Capital Area District Library and even Chicago Café, topping it off with an author’s party, Smith is sure to be busy promoting his book in many venues. Visitors to the Old
Town Dickens Village had the opportunity to purchase the book, have it signed and listen to him read. “It’s a semi-religious message, but that’s not the point of it,” Smith
said. “The point is peace, cooperation and good will, and I believe that book sends that message.” With a bright spirit and uplifting message, Aimee the Angel at Christmas urges readers to recognize the real meaning of Christmas. The book demonstrates the importance of selfless acts and generosity. And in a time like the busy holiday season, remembering the true meaning of the gift-giving season is crucial. As Aimee the angel says in the book, “So as you listen to the story and wonder what you should do, keep your mind on all those things that have been done for you … Do something nice for someone else, oh wouldn’t that be fun?” Any questions about purchasing the book can be directed to Smith in the CIT Department at 517-4839612, or vist www.aimeetheangel.com.
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Lend a helping hand Mary Hobbins Guest Writer With the arrival of the holiday season, LCC’s 10th annual Adopt-AFamily event is now underway. Sponsored by the college’s Women’s Resource Center/Returning Adult Program, this event accepts names of families and students referred by LCC employees. A department or group of individuals contacts the WRC/RAP and informs them they are interested in adopting a family. The WRC/ RAP then pairs the de-
partment or group with the family. “Student identities are kept confidential,” said Lisa Haston, Student Support specialist of the WRC/RAP and coordinator of the Adopt-A-Family event. “The students will know who sponsored them and are encouraged to write thank you notes, but at no time will the sponsors know the identity of the students or their families.” The families are asked to provide a wish list. Popular wishes are gift cards, specific games, toys and clothes, according to Haston.
Wrapped gifts are appreciated, labeled with the families’ first names. Haston said there is still a need for sponsors wishing to adopt families. The deadline to bring in donated items is Dec. 10. “That way, students are still on campus or in the area and can easily pick up the gifts,” Haston said. All donations may be dropped off at the WRC/RAP office, Gannon Building room 204. Those interested in adopting a family are encouraged to contact the WRC/RAP at 4831199 or 483-1274.
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Ebeneezer Scrooge receives a visit from the Ghost of Christmas Present during a scene from A Christmas Carol in Lansing’s Old Town Dec. 1. The play was part of the sixth annual Dickens Village, sponsored by the Old Town Commercial Association. See photo essay on page 16 of this issue.
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LCC women hoopsters off to strong start Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor The LCC women’s basketball team is cruising through the early part of its season thanks mostly to solid perfor-
mances on the road. The Stars were 6-2 overall and 4-2 on the road heading into home action Dec. 8 against Olivet College. The Stars' most recent road victory was in Midland
against Northwood University Dec. 5. LCC trounced Northwood, 61-25. LCC Coach Ervin Brunson said putting together dominating victories is an impor-
tant part of orchestrating a championship run. “Things are going to get pretty thick and pretty competitive once conference play starts,” Brunson said. “When
you go out and really take control and dominate a team like we did, that speaks some volumes right there.” LCC’s next MCCAA opponent, the Bears of Mott CC, come to the
Gannon Gym Dec. 12. For continuing coverage of the LCC women’s basketball team check the next issue of The Lookout, scheduled to be on newsstands Jan. 28, 2013.
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Gone, but never in my whole life forgotten Fittingly, I will have to use a cliché to start this, my final column to appear in The Lookout: All good things must come to an end. And good does not even begin to describe it. My time at the LCC newspaper cannot be summed up or described simply or completely accurately. But hey, it’s worth a shot. Finding my niche: I moved to Lansing in 2010 without a direction or sense of purpose. Taking a job as a reporter at The Lookout filled that void in me. I immediately fell in love with my fellow writers and journalism as a
whole. I was enthralled and, more importantly, I was alive again. Work study works out: I have never done very well in school, but The Lookout entering my life may have fixed that, too. Connections through The Lookout led to a better understanding of the inner
workings of LCC and a deep connection with the administration and others. My grades were on the rise, too. It was pretty odd. Running the show: I was editor-in-chief of The Lookout from fall 2011 through spring 2012. Sometimes, life throws a job your way to show you how much that job is not for you. While I thoroughly enjoyed my time atop The Lookout totem poll, I can honestly say that may have been the most stressful year of my life. Running a 16-page biweekly publication is a tall order for anyone and I would
not have been able to do it without the incredible staff I had at the time. Thanks a lot, guys. Hopelessly hooked: The one person I need to thank the most is Larry Hook, adviser to The Lookout. He is the man responsible for not just my hiring, but also all of the success I have had since I walked into his newsroom. While we may have our differences, but I can honestly say I may never have a better boss and surely will I never have a better friend. Thank you, Larry, for showing me that I can be successful and inspiring me to make you and ev-
eryone else at LCC proud as I continue my journalism career. You’re the best, man. Moving on: I am beyond excited. I have accepted an internship as a reporter for the Jackson Citizen Patriot and am scheduled to start this Christmas. I will be covering everything from news to high school sports and much more. I will still be in Lansing often, hoping to keep up-to-date on all the latest news the great local media provides us. I look forward to following the LCC men’s and women’s hoops teams and all the major renovations and ed-
ucational reform projects the college has planned. Keep lookin’ out, staff! Now, I’m far too attached to the area to go far, so you may see my byline attached to an article you are reading in the near future. If you are super interested in what I am doing, you can find me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter @dmaster_92. I have had the time of my life working for this publication and feel it has done far more for me than I have done for it. The Lookout is very similar to the way it was when I got here, but after two years in its newsroom, I will never be the same.
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LCC cagers prep for Mott CC showdown Dominick Mastrangelo Sports Editor The LCC men’s basketball team gets a shot at redemption Dec. 12 when it hosts the defending Division II National Champion Mott Community College Bears. The Bears kicked the Stars out of Flint in the teams’ last meeting Nov. 28 with a 71-47 boot. The last time Mott CC came to the Gannon gym, the Bears blew past LCC in the 2012 Michigan Community College Athletic Association championship game en route to a national title. The Stars have started the regular season sturdy and were riding a threegame win streak into the first weekend of December. The Stars were scheduled to travel to Cuyahoga CC in Cleveland Dec. 8 for some non-conference action before the showdown with rival Mott.
LCC Coach Mike Ingram had positive things to say about the Stars after they claimed the first win of their eventual three-game victory streak. “I kind of attacked the guys tonight and made them give me more than they were giving me before,” Ingram said after the Stars’ 77-70 win over St. Clair County CC Nov. 27. “I told the guys beforehand I was going to pressure them more. They responded well.” The Stars shot 38 percent from the floor against St. Clair. Sophomore guard Skylear Moore had 17 points, two rebounds and an assist. “We play our best when we come out hard and play aggressive,” Moore said. “When the big men get down (in the paint) and start banging, that opens things up for us on the perimeter. We need to stick to our style of play.” Ingram has modified the
Stars’ lineup since the loss at Mott. Sophomore George Goodman, who was the Stars’ starting pointgaurd when the season began, has been replaced by freshman Travion Babers. All the shifting does not appear to bother the Stars. “Coach knows us better than anyone and he is always going to put us in a position to win,” Moore said. “We all have to do our jobs, even if they change from time to time.” Heading into the Stars’ home matchup with Mott, Ingram said the intensity meter will have to go up another notch. “I noticed some things and we have made some changes,” Ingram said. “I want our guys to get a taste of the best competition out there. I want to play the best so we can be the best. It get’s our guys ready for the most important part, which is the end of the season. “(Mott) can be beaten.”
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Music students aim high for final concert Joe Israel A & E Editor Eighth notes and quarter notes filled the Dart Auditorium as the Experimental Music Ensemble played its final concert for the semester Dec. 4. Under the direction of Cesar Potes and Ty Forquer, the 13-piece band riffed and roared on several numbers. A few songs were even composed by LCC students themselves. “I really like playing with (the ensemble),” said electric bass player Michael Steibel. “They’re all talented musicians, and everyone can play with each other.” The opening number, called “Soundpainting,” was a relatively short number that captured the simplicity of the notes of all the players at once. One of the highlights of the concert was a piece titled, “Guano-
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Roxann Larrabee (middle) and other members of the Experimental Music Ensemble harmonize during their concert at Dart Auditorium Dec. 4.
loco,” which featured improvisational acting as well as an enhanced musical performance that could be described as “audio verite.” The sketch was almost identical to a piece of performance art sprinkled with guitars as well as a classroom theme featuring musicians making noise with trash cans, pens and pencils. “One of the focuses of this class is the students
get a chance to improve things and think outside the box,” said percussionist Roxann Larrabee. Music major and pianist Jordan Schimke composed a piece titled “Lost in a Dream World,” which played like a dream sequence to a Kubrick film. It featured solos from Heather Pillsbury on alto sax, Solomon Harvey on guitar and Michael Houser on violin.
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“Could you spread your arms for me please, sir?” Normally when I get searched, I’m not addressed as “sir.” However, the necessary precautions were taken at Uli’s Haus of Rock in Lansing for the L-Town Legends show Nov. 29. Over 20 performers were on the bill, as artists and audience alike came from across the state to show support, drink cocktails, sing and dance. The 250-person venue was almost filled to capacity as the night began with local DJ’s, along with local recording artist and host Ricky Rucker. “It’s like dying and go-
ing to heaven when I get on a stage,” Rucker said. The brainchild behind the shindig was Blake Selby, a recording artist, promoter and co-founder of independent label Northern Hype Entertainment. “I dropped out of grad school to chase this,” Selby said. “When we started, it was two guys, and now we’ve built this into something viable as well as positive.” In what could be considered very selfless as well as sacrificial, Selby opened his own show, never shying away from a chance to let others shine bright. “All of the artists on here have my full support,” Selby said. “We’re a unit.” Rucker took the stage second and turned in a
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Lansing rapper Cesic (far right) and his crew share a moment on stage at the L-Town Legends show, Nov. 29.
stellar performance, performing many of his more known songs for the fans. He also led the crowd in a tribute to his friend and colleague, legendary Detroit rapper Deshaun “Proof” Holton. Selby said Lansing has done what it can to keep the level of violence in check at venues that cater to urban crowds. “We want to show these promoters that we can bring hip-hop to Lansing without the threat of violence at our shows,” Selby said. “The thing we want to portray is positivity through the music. We want the music to heal, not hurt people, but we also want to stay true to the form, and this form just happens to originate in the streets.” Jon Roehl, founder of Lionheart Entertainment, said, “I’m proud of what we have accomplished in the last couple of years. There will be more to come.” Baby steps in the Lansing music scene are being made, and with venues like Uli’s and The Loft, casting a shadow in the wake of the closing of 621 as well as Brannigan Brothers, things could be looking up in the 517.
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Michael Houser on violin (right) and other musicians from the Experimental Music Ensemble partake in audio verite during their concert at Dart Auditorium Dec. 4.
“I thought it was great,” said Professor Molly CrydermanWeber following the performance.“ It was a good blend of serious, funny, experimen-
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Create gifts and treats for the holidays New recipe for old favorite
Homemade gifts made easy
Directions: 1. Measure amount of cereal and
Photo by Suzanna Powers
What you need:
One craft mirror Round wooden board or thick cardboard picture frame Approximately 50 bottle caps Hot glue gun and appropriate glue sticks for the gun
Directions: 1. After the hot glue gun has warmed up, glue the mirror to the
middle of the board or frame. 2. Use the tip of the glue gun to smear glue around the mirror in small sections and stick bottle tops down. 3. Continue to place glue and bottle caps on the board in a pattern of your choice until the board is covered. 4. Glue additional bottle caps on top of the first layer of bottle caps to give your frame a three-dimensional effect. 5. Allow the mirror to dry and cool before using cleaning solution to remove fingerprints from the mirror.
Photo by Shauna Stocken
What you need:
10-12 cups of Crispix cereal 1/4 cup of soft butter 1 cup of milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter 1 ½ cup of powdered sugar 1/2 cups of butterscotch chips Large mixing bowl Medium-sized microwavable bowl 2-gallon size Ziploc bags Wooden spoon Access to a microwave
place in large mixing bowl, set aside for later. 2. Add chocolate chips, peanut butter, soft butter and butterscotch chips in microwavable bowl. 3. Place bowl in microwave for one minute on high. 4. Remove bowl and stir contents every minute, repeat this step three times. Do not microwave for three minutes without stirring. Stirring every minute will prevent burning the melted mixture. 5. Once the mixture is fully melted, pour over the cereal in large mixing bowl. Stir with the wooden spoon until all cereal is covered. 6. Pour half of the covered cereal and powdered sugar into one of the Ziploc bags and the other half of the cereal and powder sugar in the other bag. 7. Shake the closed Ziploc bags until the cereal is covered in the white powder. 8. Let the cereal cool, then enjoy.
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Legend of Cory and Topanga continues A couple weeks ago, news broke that caught an entire generation by surprise. Creator of TV series Boy Meets World, Michael Jacobs, revealed publically that a spinoff series will get the green light. That’s right, folks, the legend of Cory and Topanga continues. If you’re under the age of 21, you might not remember the ABC network juggernaut and ratings gold mine that was Boy Meets World. But many others, including myself, vividly remember watching Cory and Topanga’s relationship develop over the course of that incredible seven season run during the now infamous Friday night programming block known as TGIF. The new series in the works will be affectionately titled Girl Meets World. It will reprise the roles of Ben Savage as Cornelius
“Cory” Matthews and Danielle Fishel as Topanga Lawrence. While I love the idea, I have certain reservations about this project. One of them is that this could be too little too late. As I already mentioned, only certain ages will even remember this show, not to say the ones that do are elated about the news. This brings me to my next point: Disney Channel has decided to pick the series up, which will alter the content and possibly distort the plotlines so badly it could pose a
threat to the legacy of the original. To add insult to injury, Rider Strong, who played Cory’s suave but lovable best friend, Shawn Hunter, will not be attached to the project. Neither will anyone else from the original show cast, for that matter. The show’s new story will focus on Cory and Topanga’s 13-year-old daughter, Riley, who will fill the lead. Rounding out the cast will be Riley’s street-wise and toughtalking friend, Maya, who is similar to the Shawn role. With all the money this show made on the back end, I’m sure agents and television studio executives will be ordering lobsters from The Palm frequently, given the show’s resume and competition. I’m sure Brittany Murphy would be proud.
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‘Skyfall’ does not fall short on expectations Jeremy Kohn Staff Writer James Bond is one of pop culture’s iconic figures. Ian Fleming’s agent 007 has been portrayed by many people over the course of the cinema’s franchise. Actors including Sean Connery, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan have donned the trademark tuxedo and bowtie. This time around in Skyfall, Bond, like the two previous movies, is played by English actor Daniel Craig. From the opening scene, Skyfall delivered a high-octane, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. The movie begins with Bond venturing to the country of Turkey in high pursuit of Patrice, an enemy of secret intelligence service MI-6. Bond and his counterpart Eve, played by Naomie Harris, attempt to retrieve a stolen hard-drive, which contains details of agents being
placed undercover in terrorist organizations. A montage of vehicles was used in the film’s first scene, including motorcycles, cars and a high-speed train. The climax of the opening scene shows Bond and his target trading fistacuffs on top of a speeding train, while Eve tries to snipe Patrice. As the tide of the fight continues, the train moves closer to an approaching tunnel. Eve is told by MI-6 Director M, played by Judy Dench, to take the shot. After several seconds, Eve reluctantly takes aim and hits Bond instead of her target. Bond falls into the river below. I prefer the Craig take on Bond; this 007 is more apt to use his physical prowess and intellect as opposed to the retro Bond who always looked for a gimmicky gadget to save him from impending doom. When we pay for a Bond film, we always expect great action, but what director Sam Mendes has brought to Sky-
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Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in Skyfall, which became the highest-grossing James Bond film in the series.
fall is a film more rooted in human psychology. Skyfall’s characters are deep and complex. The villain, Raoul Silva, is played
masterfully by Javier Bardem. Silva is an eccentric, calculated villain hell-bent on revenge. Skyfall delves more into
Bond’s past with his parents and childhood, showing there is more to 007 then drinking martinis and making the ladies swoon.
Wiz is only one in first class Joe Israel A&E Editor In the same way that Nelly carried St. Louis on his back in the early to mid-2000s with his country grammar speak and Midwest flavor, the artist known as Wiz Khalifa is outpacing everyone with his fourth studio album, O.N.I.F.C. After the release date was pushed back twice since August, fans started to get anxious. While Wiz’s last effort, 2011’s Rolling Papers, was a step in the right direction, it was a baby step. Rolling Papers was commercially successful, but received lukewarm responses from diehard followers who were expecting more for a major label debut album. For fans of this thing of ours known as hiphop culture, Wiz is sort of an enigma. He is perplexing, in the sense that musically no one except him knows where his head is. That is, except for the stoners, who will undoubtedly line up
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Wiz Khalifa’s fourth studio album O.N.I.F.C. was released Dec. 4 to mixed reviews.
en masse to purchase this 17-track offering from the Pittsburgh wordsmith. The album leads with a short, yet musically left of center, introduction that plays almost like an Enya track with rolling hi-hats and 808s sprinkled on top with a new-school twist. If you’re looking for feel-good party music, then this album is going to be the perfect LP to cap off your holiday season. Tracks such as “The Plan,” featuring rap
legend Juicy J, “Time” and “Bluffin’” were remarkably mixed and mastered, adding to the sonic richness that the album cannot stand alone without. There were a couple of tracks I wished Khalifa would have left on the cutting room floor, such as “Up In It” and “Got Everything.” The latter featured a haggard and disappointing guest appearance from Courtney Monroe. I can’t help but think with all the features on this album Wiz
couldn’t have called a reputable R&B singer to sing this hook. However, the album’s standout track is undoubtedly “Initiation,” featuring fellow Taylor Gang signee Lola Monroe, whose double-time cadence and venomous multisyllabic rhyme pattern make artists like Nicki Minaj need to work harder. As hard as Wiz works, it’s not outside the realm of possibility that we couldn’t see another quality album from him in the future.
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Stay for a spell at Drag in Dreamland Nathan Wilson Editor In Chief LCC’s Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) will host its 12th annual drag show at Dart Auditorium on Friday, Dec. 14 with doors opening at 7 p.m. Titled “Drag in Dreamland,” the show is said to draw inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, according to LCC student and GSA Secretary Cecilia Major. “We kind of wanted to do an Alice in Wonderland theme, but we wanted it be more broad,” Major said. “So we thought of nightmares and ‘daymares’ and all those other sort of things.” With $5 admittance, attendees can expect to see a plethora of performers jamming to music. DJ Aura Pence will provide tunes as the show gets underway, and Lansing City Council’s Kathie Dunbar will have the honor of serving as master of ceremonies. “I’ve never been to a drag show and I’ve never really been incorporated with anything considered to be a drag show, so this is going to be an experience for me,” Major said.
“I was helping buy clothes yesterday for one of the performers who is going to be in the drag show, and it’s going to be fun. It’s going to be a good time.” Major said there are still plenty of openings for additional performers at the drag show. Attendees are also encouraged to tip the performers. “Next year, we are definitely going to include a charity with (the drag show),” Major said. The proceeds from the show will help fund GSA activities, especially the organization’s annual trip to the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference 2013 at Michigan State University. “(The drag show) is definitely not something you get to see everyday,” Major said. “It would be a great thing to go to if you want to expand your horizons and gain new information. It will definitely be fun.” Those interested in volunteering or performing at the drag show can contact GSA Adviser Christopher Green-Szmadzinski at szmadzic@lcc.edu.
File photo by Michael Caterina
Eva Angelica performs during LCC Gay Straight Alliance’s 11th annual drag show at Dart Auditorium Dec. 3, 2011. This year’s performance, scheduled for Dec. 14 at Dart, will feature an Alice in Wonderland theme.
Rising to new heights on campus Amber Glomb Staff Writer
With a year of unofficial meetings, conflicting schedules and an inconsistent meeting area under its belt, Rise Up “-“ CMI has finally become a registered student organization. Rise Up, a discussionbased campus Bible study, is led by Adviser Jean Grof, President Savannah Baker and Rev. Gabriel Castillo.
According to LCC student member Brittani Volstromer, before Rise Up was a club, its members had been meeting and discussing the Bible in a variety of different settings. Those places included TLC study rooms, Gibson’s and LCC’s outdoor amphitheater. Rise Up now meets every Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. in A&S 165. “I am happy we don’t meet in Gibson’s
(anymore),” Volstromer said. “There aren’t distractions. We can focus on what we are meeting for; to get closer to God and fellowship with likeminded Christians.” As awareness for Rise Up begins to grow, Grof and Volstromer said they hope the membership numbers will begin to expand. “I think that there are probably a lot of students who could find answers and courage (from Rise
Photo by Suzanna Powers
Rev. Gabriel Castillo (from left), Amber Glomb and Jeff Bishop gather at A & S 165 to discuss the patriarchs of faith during a Rise Up meeting Dec. 5.
Up),” Grof said. “It’s a place where they can be supported spiritually. I just think that it’s an excellent opportunity for them.” Volstromer explained that Rise Up’s meetings are welcoming and inviting to anyone wishing to participate. “It’s a comfortable and relaxing environment where you can ask questions and you can dig into the word of God without feeling overwhelmed or incompetent,” Volstromer said. Volstromer also said she believes being a new organization is an advantage. “Now since we’ve become official, we are going to be very passionate and motivated because we are just starting out as a new official group.” This, she said, helps Rise Up to stand out among the other registered organizations. As the future begins to unfold, Rise Up encourages students to become involved. For more information, email Grof at grofj@ email.lcc.edu.
IN BRIEF Arts & Entertainment
Unkalled 4 Christmas coming to Mac’s Mac’s Bar will host the fifth annual JFK’s Unkalled 4 Christmas show Wednesday, Dec. 12, presented by London-based Roach Records. Featuring artists ranging from dubstep to drum and bass, the event will have food and drink specials as well as prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets cost $7 in advance and $10 the day of the show. For more information, visit www.macsbar.com.
LCC presents ‘Almost, Maine’ Dec. 13 and 14 LCC Performing Arts presents Almost, Maine, written by John Ciriani and directed by John Lepard. Put on by the First Semester Contemporary Realism Studio Theatre, the play is composed of nine short plays that take place in the fictitious town of Almost, Maine. The free show will run on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 13 and 14 at LCC’s Black Box Theatre located in GB 168. For more information, visit www.lcc.edu/ calendar.
Explore Detroit-based art exhibit this month The Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame is hosting the Tenous Equilibrium exhibit now through Dec. 11. Featuring photographs by Detroit-based artist Yvette Rock and others, the exhibit will showcase the landscape of Detroit and its residents. Tickets are $2.50 for the general public, $2 for seniors and $1 for ages 6 through 18. Children ages 5 and under will be admitted free of charge. For more information, call (517) 484-1880.
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by Nalani Duarte
Dec. 10, 2012 - Jan. 27, 2013
14 OPINION Letter to the Editor In response to the column, “Society losing sight of holiday meanings,” published in The Lookout Issue 6.
Keep Christ in Christmas Dear Shauna, You are correct that the holidays have lost their significance for many people. One of the reasons they have lost their significance is because of hostility to religion. The fact that you need to put a disclaimer at the very beginning of your article shows the power of the PC. I think your article is great and it is right on. For instance, we know what Christmas is. It’s the celebration of the birth of Christ. If you were to travel the USA and walk in the stores or go to LCC holiday gatherings, would you be able to figure that out?
It would be nearly impossible for you to figure out that Christ was tied to Christmas. We are so afraid of offending people that we offend Christ. It’s his birthday. If you or others are atheist, fine, don’t celebrate, but don’t make Christmas some secular shopping spree. Hope you get my point. Holidays are what they are. What are we passing on to future generations? It’s pretty darn sad. I am thankful for your insights. Feel free to tell me what you think. Sincerely, Craig Prether, LCC counselor
Dec. 10, 2012 - Jan. 27, 2013 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Stocken speaks —
Discover your own traditions Thank you, Craig Prether (letter at right), for your common interest in my column. We share a lot of the same ideas. But I did not talk about religion in my past column for a reason. I do not believe it is necessary for everyone in order to celebrate the holiday seasons. For many people, the holidays are about religion, but for others it is about spending time with family or their own traditions they have adapted. I personally view the holidays as a time to spend with family, which I only get to see a couple of times a year. For me the holidays are a time to be thankful for my family, our health
and our triumphs from the past year. I also do not believe it is politically correct to say, “We are so afraid of offending people that we offend Christ.” It never crossed my mind that I was offending Christ, because I don’t believe that I am. Trust me, I’m not afraid to state my opinion when I find it valid, even if I know it will offend others in the long run. I never write about religion in my
columns because I don’t have enough interest in religion or knowledge on the subject. I don’t want people to think I believe Christmas is an outdated holiday and that it should have nothing to do with religion. Honestly, I do not even feel that way. But we do live in America, a melting pot of ideas, cultures, traditions, religions and, above all, the freedom to make our own choices. Christmas means so many different things and has many different meanings for everyone and to me that is ok. Having different ideas is what makes it possible for every family and individual to be so unique.
Why would you want to change that? I will pass on many non-religious family traditions to my future children if I decide to have them spanning from my own beliefs. If believing in a religion is not comfortable or works for the individual, then by all means live by different standards and celebrate the holidays by different standards. Be kind, honest, help others as often as you can and, above all else, live life based on your own beliefs or the beliefs you share with friends and family. Celebrate the way you want to and don’t feel conformed by society. There’s nothing wrong with being untraditional.
— The Unknown Spohn —
The longest 12 days of Christmas It’s nearing the end of the semester, which means final exams, headaches, too much caffeine and a severe lack of sleep. It’s also the holiday season, which means more headaches — this time in fluorescent light shopping malls crowded with disgruntled last-minute shoppers. I’m anything but a Scrooge, but does anyone else get the feeling we celebrate too much and too soon? The beginning of the festivities starts out promising enough; Black Friday deals galore, the first snowflake brings a smile to your face, and Christmas songs in the stores might even put pep in your step. Days go by, seeing nothing but red and green everything, aisles of over-priced gift sets, and the same holiday soundtrack plays in every store. The holidays are exhausting with the pressure of finding the “perfect” holiday gift for everyone. Days and weeks go by and the thought of approaching a garlandinfested mall causes near vomiting.
One more rendition of “All I Want for Christmas” and I just might die or cry. Like nearly everything, I suppose even too much holiday cheer can be a bad thing. It just seems like the whole thing has become somewhat of a gag. Phony. How can one person genuinely wish someone a “happy holiday” every 25 days of December? That is, unless your name is Buddy the Elf and you’re traveling to New York City to find your real identity. This is no Will Ferrell movie; this is arguably the busiest season of the year. With filled parking lots and extended hours at shopping centers, buyers are out and about to find the best price on the hottest toy. And who on earth
thought it would be a good idea to bring back the one toy to give me nightmares and make it a tad bit creepier with iPad capabilities? The Furby is back with vengeance this holiday season, blue fur and all, this time with LCD glowing eyes and a mechanical tilt switch. Also available for purchase is an app to decode the Furby language, but the years of therapy required after gifting this terrifying toy are priceless. I love Christmas, but it’s getting crazier. Seeing holiday merchandise on shelves while Halloween goodies are still in stock is wrong. Let’s enjoy the holiday season, but in doses. What ever happened to the 12 days of Christmas? It’s become more like two months. With no off switch, both the Furby and the holiday season could prove to be a pain in the nutcracker. But I say make the best of it, enjoy company with loved ones, hot cocoa by the fireplace and wrapping presents on Christmas Eve in your footie pajamas.
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Dec. 10, 2012 - Jan. 27, 2013 www.lcc.edu/lookout — Staff editorial —
As semester wraps up, newspaper staff reflects All good things must come to an end. For The Lookout staff, the end of fall semester concludes eight issues of weekly reporting, page building, photography and, of course, writing. But it also means the beginning of something new for the staff and the newspaper. Working on The Lookout has given us all an opportunity to learn about a career field with hands-on experience and
the opportunity to meet new people, both LCC students and employees. Next semester, we hope to learn even more about our craft and our audience. We will hire new writers, change current staff positions and, unfortunately, lose a staff member. Dominick Mastrangelo, current sports editor for The Lookout, will follow his journalism career next semester through an internship with the online and
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on continuing to serve you: the students, faculty and staff members at LCC. Feel free to visit our office in GB 230 to talk about future story ideas or to apply for a staff position. Write us a letter to the editor and let us know what you are thinking, both the good and bad. Enjoy your holiday break and pick up a copy of The Lookout next semester. Or read it online at wwwk.lcc.edu/lookout.
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print publication, MLive. The Lookout staff would like to thank Dominick for his online coverage, breaking news, investigative reporting, game coverage tweets and for being the anchor in sports for the past three years. As he continues to pursue his journalism career, we wish him the best of luck. As we enter spring semester, changes will be made. As always, we will pride our staff
Many volunteer opportunities available in area To The Lookout, Volunteers have an enormous impact on the wellbeing of communities worldwide. Just in the United States alone, 61.8 million individuals contributed 8 billion hours of volunteerism in 2008. There are many opportunities to volunteer in our community. For example, Goodwill is located in Mason, and you can find more information on their website at www.goodwill.org. If you’re an animal lover, volunteer at the Ingham County Animal Shelter to see what it’s like to take care of a pit bull for a couple of hours. For information on signing up, head to http://ac.ingham. org/Volunteer.aspx.
Additionally, there is the Cristo Rey Community Center, a place “to care for the spiritual and social needs of individuals and families.” Contact them for volunteering options at (517)-372-4700. Next is the LCC Gay Straight Alliance (GSA). They support the lesbian gay bisexual transgender community on campus to provide equality for both straight and gay people. Call (517)-483-1209 for more information. You can also volunteer at Woodlawn Meadows retirement home in Hastings, a place to “honor God by providing high quality senior lifestyle services.” For more information, call 269-948-4921.
More volunteer opportunities to better our community can be found at the Holt Food Bank. More information can be found at http://holtfoodbank. org/how-to-help.html. Lastly, the ALIVE organization, located in Charlotte, helps improve the overall health and well-being of our community. You can contact ALIVE about volunteering at (517)-543-1050. Now that you have information on just a few of the many options for volunteering in your area, we truly hope you go out and help others in need! Sincerely, Jordan & Aaron Young LCC Students
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What’s your favorite part of the holiday season? Nathan Wilson
Shauna Stocken
Dominick Mastrangelo Mark Gillengerten
Sports Editor Advertising Manager Associate Editor Editor in Chief wilso162@mail.lcc.edu stockens@mail.lc.edu mastrand@mail.lcc.edu gillengm@mail.lcc.edu
“Hanging up Christmas lights.” Sarah Spohn
“Christmas movies by the fireplace.” Amber Glomb
“Egg nog.” Suzanna Powers
“Dining at the big kids’ table.”
Joe Israel
A & E Editor israelj@lcc.edu
“Hanukkah.”
Nikki Nicolaou
Larry Hook
Paginator nicolaon@mail.lcc.edu
Adviser hookl@lcc.edu
PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED AD IN THE LOOKOUT Advertising in The Lookout’s classified section is inexpensive and effective. Cost is just $8.50 for 20 words or less. Additional words are 50 cents. Call 483-1295 to place an ad.
Photo Editor Paginator /Staff Writer Staff Writer spohns1@mail.lcc.edu glomba@mail.lcc.edu powerss5@mail.lcc.edu
“Christmas cookies.”
“Working and “Ice skating and spending time with drinking peppermint my family.” mochas.”
“Drinking hot “Christmas shopping and giving gifts.” cocoa”
16 LAST LOOK Old Town’s Dickens Village turns back time
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Sarah Spohn Staff Writer The first day of December marked the beginning of the holiday season in Lansing’s Old Town with the sixth annual Dickens Village. The streets were lined with red ribbons and wreaths, and Charles Dickens’ story characters were roaming down Turner Street. Antique shops, eateries and galleries were filled with families who came out to support, shop and celebrate locally. Plenty of free holiday events were also available for the younger crowd. Kids decorated cookies at Aggie Mae’s Bakery and tried its award-winning hot chocolate. A hot cocoa contest took place, in which three different businesses pulled out all the stops in an effort to win the title of Old Town’s best hot chocolate. Face painting, festive hairdos and horse-drawn carriage rides were only a few of the free activities that took place. Okemos High School Quartet Carolers were strolling down the streets, singing classic holiday songs, along with local tuba quartet Bases Loaded. Santa and his elves were
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Jenny Kurtz of Crystal Falls Horse and Carriage provides free buggy rides to visitors during the sixth annual Dickens Village Dec. 1.
spotted passing out candy canes and giving hugs to the little ones. “We all put together this big event, lots of crafts and activities, plays and story times for kids and their families,” said Shelby Robinson, a
festival director for Dickens Village. “It’s just a fun, free, family event that goes on.” New to this year’s festival was a holiday-themed photo booth at the Girl Scouts Building. The booth proved a hit as children could take silly pho-
tos with stocked antlers and festive hats. “It’s good for a lot of the business here too, to get a lot of people in their stores,” Robinson said. Local author and LCC’s own Steve Smith was greeting
At left, Dickens Village volunteers Raenee High (right) and Robin White help kids create crafts and ornaments at the Girl Scout Heart of Michigan Building Dec. 1. Above, Colin EndresBercher from the Great American Fierce Beard Organization (GAFBO) helps craft a fun beard for a little one. At right, Randy Campbell (left) and a little one visit the beard competition, where Campbell shows his proud support as a member of the GAFBO.
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children during a book reading and signing. With the busy streets and hot cocoa contest, Old Town was full of warmth and holiday cheer as the Dickens Village brought out people of all ages.