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Silver Bells in the City delights
Scholarships still available Jaimie Bozack Associate Editor
Photo by Suzanna Powers
Fireworks explode over the State Capitol during the 29th annual Silver Bells in the City in Downtown Lansing on Nov. 22. See story and photo essay on page 12.
It is almost the end of the 2013 fall semester, which means new scholarship opportunities will become available for students. Keeping up with the amount of scholarships students can apply for can be overwhelming. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014. According to Peggy Hellwig, Foundation Scholarship and Operations coordinator, in order to be considered for a scholarship, students must complete an online General Scholarship Application by the deadline. “We’re encouraging students to apply now because the sooner, the better,” Hellwig said. According to Hellwig, there are a variety of different schol-
arships available for students of all types, and some are specific to degrees. To apply for a scholarship, students can go to LCC’s online homepage and click the scholarship link where it directs visitors to different scholarships. “For students, it’s easy to do, everything is right online,” said Hellwig. “You just go online from your phone, tablet or laptop and have it down within a matter of minutes.” According to Hellwig, for students to qualify for different scholarships, they must meet certain criteria, which is listed on the homepage. Most scholarships will require the student’s GPA, extracurricular activities and a reference letter. “GPA is important but it isn’t See Scholarship, page 2
LCC joins national initiative to foster success Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief
LCC became one of 12 founding institutions to the join the Gateways to Completion (G2C) initiative during fall 2013 in a national effort to boost student success. According to Martine Rife, faculty process liaison for the G2C project, this national pilot initiative is undertaken by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. “Through LCC’s participation in the project’s first cohort, our college, along with other founding members, will take dramatic steps to im-
prove our gateway courses,” Rife said. “Our work on this project will focus on five key courses, courses that are foundational, high-enrollment and high risk.” These gateway courses include WRIT 121 Composition I, ACCG 210, Principles of Accounting I, HIST 212, U.S. History: 1877 to Present, MATH 112, Intermediate Algebra and BIOL 121. Through a robust evidencebased analysis, LCC will develop and implement action plans in five gateway courses in the following areas: academic success and excellence in learning, improved course
completion, retention and graduation, upward social mobility and life satisfaction. “Our goals are to closely study and analyze key courses that prevent barriers to student success, in order to design interventions and action plans, and implement those action plans with the ultimate goal of dramatically increasing student success,” Rife said. First-year college composition and first-semester college math have been known to pose problems for particularly populations of students. “No one has yet figured out exactly why these particular courses are a barrier,”
Rife said. “National and local data further shows that such courses have a disproportionately high negative impact on students of color. “Thus, in order to achieve our goal of serving a diverse community, and of maintaining a diverse student population, we at Lansing Community College are going to work with 11 other colleges at the cutting edge of this national student success initiative.” Presently and through Monday, Dec. 16, the Student Learning Gain Assessment Survey is being administered in See G2C, page 2
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Many faculty members were present for the G2C webinar, which focused on preparation for the spring semester Nov. 26.
What are your plans for the holiday break? “Partying, working, tanning.”
Brittany Swejkoski, 18, General Education
“I’m going to my mom’s condo in Orlando, Florida.”
Amber Boid, 18, Music
“Festive things: decorating cookies and the Christmas tree, and sledding if it snows.”
Brooke Burns, 18, General Education
“Sleeping and enjoying not having to do schoolwork.”
Steven Atkin, 18, Engineering
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five gateway courses mentioned above. This survey is linked off every course’s D2L site in the “News” area. Students can provide direct feedback through this survey, and every semester for the next three years when this survey is administered in the five courses, students are directly shaping how these courses will be changed to better meet student needs. Students can also become involved through the Academic Senate, which meets every other Friday in the University Center in rooms 203 and 204.
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As the only college in Michigan participating in the G2C initiative, LCC will play a role in paving the way for other colleges to also examine its key courses, according to Rife. “Through our work, we expect to see increasing numbers of LCC students obtaining degrees both at LCC and once they transfer to four-year and graduate degree-granting colleges,” Rife said. For more information about the G2C initiative or to get involved, contact Rife at rifem@lcc.edu or (517) 483-9906. Her office is located in the Arts & Sciences Building, room 204.
Student Life food drive raises $1,400 Chancelor Miller Freelance Writer Thanks to the generous donations of students, staff and community members, LCC was able to make a difference. Throughout the Nov. 17 week of Homecoming, Student Life Volunteer Services held the One CAN Make A Difference Food Drive, which took donations for the Greater Lansing
Food Bank. The volunteers’ goal was to raise awareness about the need for food in the community. Terry Wellman, an LCC faculty member, was kind enough to make a donation and she shared her reasons for doing so. “I do it because I’m able to,” Wellman said. “I feel fortunate and I’d rather help out those that are not as fortunate.” At the end of Homecoming
Week, volunteers had collected an entire 55-gallon barrel full of cans and $1,400. Student Life Volunteer Coordinator Jacob Hartges shared his view on the event. “Overall, I’m proud of the effort we put forth and we are looking to improve in the years to come,” Hartges said. “We didn’t do as well as we thought we would and are ready do better the next time around.”
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necessarily the thing that will get you the scholarship,” Hellwig said. “Extracurriculars and the reference letter are looked at as well,
and everything is taken into considerations.” LCC students such as Steven Atkin are already applying online and taking advantage of the different amounts of scholar-
ships offered. “It’s free money,” Atkin said. “To not apply for free money and scholarships would be a bad decision. Every bit counts.” Hellwig says she can-
not stress enough the deadline for students to apply for scholarships. “Make sure you meet the deadline,” Hellwig said. “Jan. 21 will come up sooner than you think.”
You can finish your bachelor’s degree on the LCC Campus! Siena Heights University has a degree completion center right here on campus! Undergraduate classes available in:
• Accounting • Bachelor of Applied Science • Community Services • Multidisciplinary Studies • Professional Communication
Contact Siena today at (517) 483-9726 or stop by our office in the University Center.
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Clubs usher in season Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief
Holiday cheer was on display thanks to some of LCC’s clubs in the Gannon Building lobby on the second floor Dec. 4. LCC’s Photo Club held its annual Christmas photo shoot and a bake sale with goodies ranging from pumpkin bread to peanut butter cake, chocolate chip cookies and sour dough. Prices for baked goods varied between 75 cents and $1. According to Photo Club Secretary Theresa Dunn, students could have their holiday portrait
taken for $3 for a print or two prints for $5. “We’re raising money for a field trip next semester to go to the Detroit Institute of Arts,” said Photo Club President Luke Kreft. Also standing by were representatives from LCC’s Kinesiology Club, who were spreading health awareness on campus and collecting donations for Toys for Tots (see story on page 4). In addition to distributing information about health, Kinesiology Club Board Member Ronny Robinson proudly displayed the club’s new T-shirt
IN BRIEF News
Apply for child care before Jan. 31 deadline Don’t miss the deadline to apply for Child Care awards for the spring semester through Women’s Resource Network/Returning Adult Program Jan. 31, 2014. This award will help pay for the cost of child care with any licensed child care provider. Students who are interested in
receiving assistance with child care expenses must complete the application by deadline and meet the income guidelines and other criteria. For more information, call the Women’s Resource/Returning Adult Program at 517483-1199 or visit http://www.lcc. edu/wrc/
Ghost the Musical comes alive at the Wharton Center Relive the iconic and magical moments from the Oscarwinning movie Ghost in a brand new Broadway musical. Ghost The Musical breathes new life into a timeless love story at the Wharton Center in Lansing from Monday, Dec. 10 Friday, Dec. 15. Adapted from the hit film, Ghost The Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose connection takes a
shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. For a list of show times and ticket info, visit whartoncenter. com
Join LCC Radio for Pickin’ In The Park every Tuesday Pickin’ in The Park takes place every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sir Pizza Grand Cafe in Old Town. Pickin’ In The Park is a national movement that brings together players of all ages and all skill levels who want to learn
from other in an informal atmosphere. The music includes bluegrass, blues, classic rock, contemporary, country, folk, etc. For more information, visit http://lcc.edu/radio/events.
design. “We want to help people’s awareness with their sugar intakes,” Robinson said. LCC student Samantha Martinez said she enjoyed reading the display and learning miscellaneous nutritional facts. “When I think of the holidays, I look forward to having hot chocolate, gingerbread, Christmas cookies and all that great stuff,” Martinez said. “After looking at their club display, I think I’m going to curb Photo by Suzanna Powers the amount of sugar over the Luke Kreft, president of the LCC Photo Club, photographs stuholidays and put in some more dent Cecilia Major for the Christmas Photo Shoot held in the Gannon Building Dec. 5. exercise.”
Red Widow well-received Jaimie Bozack Associate Editor
Writing is a passion for Nathan Wilson. You may recognize his name from reading almost every other story in The Lookout, or you may recognize his name from reading his other works. Wilson is currently the editor in chief for The Lookout in addition to being a published author. Wilson recently held a book launch for his second novel, Red Widow, at the LCC Library Dec. 2. A theatrical reading of an intense and pivotal scene in the book was read by LCC acting student Chelsea Bonofigilo. Wilson first started writing short stories at the age of 7 when his sister inspired him to write. Since then, he has written over 30 manuscripts, but he only took two of them through the publishing process. According to Wilson, Red Widow is nothing like his first novel, The Undying God. Red Widow is a crime thriller set in the Czech Republic while The Undying God is a dark fantasy about radical ideology. According to Wilson, the inspiration
behind Red Widow is also different. “Red Widow was initially inspired by a nightmare I had three years ago,” Wilson said. “From there, it morphed into a story about Vivian, a young woman trying to escape a tragic situation.” According to Wilson, he also used the main character’s determined personality to get through his own life and feelings of giving up. “Red Widow became an outlet for those feelings, and it helped me affirm my determination to succeed and not give in,” Wilson said. According to Wilson, he has sold six paperback copies so far and the eBook version has been downloaded over 80 times in the first three days of its release. He said he is very appreciative of such support from local friends and family. “I was very pleased and surprised,” Wilson said. “I’m very grateful for the local fan base that I have.” The Red Widow book launch also featured the work of LCC fashion students Ana Espinoza and Caricia Ramirez, who displayed illustrations
inspired by the book cover art. “I took on who I thought the character was through designing the fashion, which to me was a strong-willed, determined woman,” Espinoza said. According to Wilson, this was a rewarding event for him because he got to see the lead character, Vivian, captured in a visual way. The combination of the design students and Wilson’s novel coming together was put on because of Jennifer Hennings. According to Wilson, she mobilized the event and proposed the idea of organizing a display on campus, a theatrical reading and a book signing portion. For Wilson, he has always fantasized about being a full-time writer and he said he hopes to keep working at it. “It may take years or tens of years to build up a worthy reputation as an author, but I think I’ve done well so far,” said Wilson. Red Widow can be downloaded for free in any eBook format from smashwords.com or it can be purchased in paperback for $8.99 on amazon.com.
— Just Jaimie —
Looking back on last semester; looking forward to a new one The year is almost over, which means my first semester of college is almost over. I still can’t process the amount of fun I’ve had and all the amazing things that have happened to me throughout. I started at LCC as this awkward first-year college student who didn’t know how to work her StarCard or even work the microwave in the Gannon Cafe. But after being here for a semester, I’m now a more experienced college student who microwaves things regularly. I’ve had many accomplishments just within this first se-
mester I’m really thankful for. I started out on LCC’s newspaper staff as a news editor and office manager. I was very honored to be a part of such an amazing staff. I still am.
But I’m even more honored to have been promoted to associate editor. It’s not even a year and so much has changed for me. I’ve also been really fortunate to meet the amount of people and friends as I have. I came in knowing some people but not really sure how to approach meeting other people. I met my first college friend by tripping over a chair in the cafeteria while pretending I was actually just doing some sort of dance move. I will thank that chair someday. I’m also really thankful that
I’ve got involved with so many things as I have here at LCC and in the downtown community. I’ve been doing more volunteering lately with things I’ve never done before, such as working with the Volunteers of America (VOA) to get donations. It makes me feel good while doing good. I’ve also been doing more social things like attending concerts and going to coffee and dinner at local places downtown. I even got to meet one of my favorite bands and artists, and I’ve discovered that Downtown Subs is my favorite place
downtown. I eat there probably way too much to be normal. I’m glad my first semester has been successful. I’ve learned so much and have had a great time. I hope to continue that with this new semester coming. I’ll still be working for The Lookout and am truly excited to see what kind of stories we can do and what we can accomplish. I’m excited to keep students informed and bring the information while meeting new people and going for a degree in something I really enjoy which is exactly what I’m doing now. Journalism.
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AMA assists Toys for Tots for holidays Jaimie Bozack Associate Editor Many are fortunate to have a place to spend the holidays and to wake up on Christmas morning to find presents under the tree. However, there are some who are not as fortunate. Some wake up to find nothing and spend Christmas as just a regular day. Toys for Tots is a mission by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to change
that by collecting new, unwrapped toys for children who do not have them and who are less fortunate during the holidays. LCC’s American Marketing Association (AMA) teamed up with Toys for Tots to hold a fundraiser from Dec. 1 to 13. Giant boxes shaped as gifts are scattered throughout LCC. Students can drop off any donations there. According to AMA
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LCC AMA President Dominique Vaughn (left) receives a toy donated by LCC student DJ House for Toys for Tots.
Vice President of Professional Development Zach Basler, last year the
AMA received approximately 400 donations. “Last year, the event
turned out really well,” Basler said. “We’re just hoping to keep that going this year and give some less fortunate kids something to look forward to.” According to Basler, the toys donated at LCC will be taken to the Salvation Army around Christmas time and donated to children. Basler said the AMA doesn’t actually get anything out of this event except the satisfaction of doing something for a
good cause. “We just do it because it’s a good thing for the community and LCC students to be involved in,” Basler said. “It’s just a part of our community service.” According to Basler, there are three main goals for Toys for Tots this year. “We want to reach 400 toys, donate to kids who don’t have what they need, and make the kids happy by doing so,” Basler said.
The Lookout staff earns six journalism awards Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief
Every year, Michigan newspaper staffs submit material to the Michigan Press Association (MPA) for its annual contest. The Lookout staff recently earned six awards from the 2013 MPA contest. Each article was published in the 2012-13 academic year. Third place for general excellence was awarded to The Lookout staff. The MPA judge who reviewed the entries said there was a good balance of editorial content and graphics throughout The Lookout. The Lookout staff was also honored for its
online newspaper, receiving second place, an improvement over third place for the 2011-12 MPA contest. The MPA judge said the online edition featured a nice design and has a firm foundation. The Lookout recently went live with its new website, which will be updated regularly at lcc.edu/lookout. The Lookout Adviser Larry Hook said he was especially excited to learn about the general excellence and online newspaper awards. “The fact that we won six awards this year compared to five last year is nice,” Hook said. “It shows that we’re going in the right direction.”
In addition to the staff awards, editors were honored on an individual basis. Former sports editor Dominick Mastrangelo won second place in the sports photo category. Nikki Nicolaou, The Lookout paginator, received an honorable mention for front page design. “I did rework the Perspectives, so I’m glad (the judges) noticed that,” Nicolaou said. “I’m proud that I received an award ... I think I’ve improved my designing quite a lot this year.” A&E Editor Sarah Spohn received an honorable mention for her column “Rumours has everyone talking.”
“I’m proud of it,” Spohn said. “I’ll take what I can get. I had so many puns in there for Fleetwood Mac fans. As a classic rock fan, I really enjoyed writing the piece and am happy it sparked conversation and an honorable mention.” An honorable mention was also awarded to Maranda Zimmerman in the original cartoon category. “According to the judges last year, some of our photos were dark and I think we’ve made some good improvements in that area,” Hook said. “We’ve also improved our graphic design of the paper. In the year ahead, I think we’ll do even better.”
Dart gets Seussified Tyler Donelson Freelance Writer Lansing residents of all ages filled Dart Auditorium for 89.7 WLNZ’s annual Silver Bells in the City radio play Nov. 22. This year’s performance was A Seussified Christmas Carol, an original stage play by Peter Bloedel that was radio adapted by LCC Radio General Manager Daedalian Lowry. The play is the classic tale from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol except with a Dr. Seuss twist. The performance cast featured such celebrities as Jason Colthorp, Kristi Love, Parker, Jack Robbins and Chris Kelly from local news and radio, along with staff and volunteers from LCC Radio. Evan Pinsonnault of WLNS-TV 6 portrayed Ebenezer “The Scrooge.” Holiday music performed throughout the event was provided by the LCC Rock Ensemble. Chris Rollins from the Rock Ensemble said he thought the play was a great experience. “Everybody here, we’ve taken from the
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A stage volunteer cues the audience to “Walla” during the Silver Bells in the City radio play Nov. 22.
class and put them in here and quickly rehearsed,” Rollins said. “We had a couple rehearsals and had all this stuff ready to go. These guys kicked into it really well, so it was fun.” The show allowed audience members to take part in on the action, too. Volunteers on the stage held up signs for the audience to applaud, “oooh” and “ahhh” at certain scenes. Audience members also had the chance to experience an inside look at how radio sound effects work. Adding to this holiday treat was a small skit called “Christmas
Bargains” by Karen Hopper, along with a comedic commercial skit. Lowry explained what it was like adapting the play for radio. “When it was a stage play, it was a lot of visual clues, so yeah, it was a challenge and fun at the same time, especially since you had to rhyme the whole thing,” Lowry said. “I thought it went great. I’m really pleased … It’s really what Silver Bells in the City is all about anyway. “This is our eighth year doing this and we are definitely going to be doing it again next year. I think it’s getting to be more fun every year.”
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Lansing studio is making some noise Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Elm Street Recording Studio has been making quite the noise in REO Town for the last decade. Nestled on the south side of Lansing across from downtown, this little gem has been the go-to for many local and nationally known musicians to record their tracks. Ryan Wert is the first face visitors will sees once the weathered, white front door opens. He is the face donning a pair of thick black headphones you will see. He is the face you will see shaking a nod of approval after takes. He is quite likely the only face you will see in the studio. A self-described “one man show,” Wert is the owner and sole employee of Elm Street Recording Studio. He grew up in Grand Rapids, and after graduating from Hope College, he began as an intern with engineer and producer Glen Brown. After moving to East Lansing, Wert began his start-up, recording business full-time in his own home before searching for commercial properties. “Just over two years ago,
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Ryan Wert opens up the Elm Street Recording Studio to all kinds of artists and musicians to record their work.
I was kind of getting to the point where I was growing and my wife needed some space and it was crowded,” Wert said. The business moved from his home to a n old house right next door. Talent hailing from the mitten includes recordings done for artists Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seek-
ers, Elliot Street Lunatic and Frontier Ruckus. Elm Street Recording Studio just finished putting the finishing touches on The Verve Pipe’s new kid’s album. While working nights and weekends is often frowned upon, it is precisely how this engineer makes a living doing what
he loves. “I usually start around 10:30,” Wert said. “A lot of the times … my schedule is sort of (the) reverse of most people’s. So weekends and evenings are always the busy times.” Wert has had artists call him up to record at 11:30 p.m. Just like typical schedules vary, so does the
variety of musicians the studio receives. A bluegrass quartet in the morning and a metal band at night is followed by a few days of an MSU a capella group. “It keeps it pretty diverse, which I like … not the same thing every day at all,” Wert said. “And when it is … I usually get
antsy.” Being a locally-owned and operated business in Lansing, Elm Street Recording Studio focuses on giving back to the community, especially its neighbors in REO Town. The studio recently teamed up with REACH, a local youth art center. “I do a TV show with REACH,” Wert said. “We just started; we’re four episodes in out of 24 total.” Cleverly coined A Band in Buildings, the bands perform and record in abandoned buildings. New projects are always on the brink, and perhaps the most anticipated project is Days of Radio. The band members worked every week of the summer at Elm Street Recording Studio recording their record. “Most of the time when I’m doing projects, it’s just me and we kind of plow through it,” Wert said. “And this is kind of a bigger collaborative thing so we did all the recording here, sent the tracks off, and we’re still waiting to get mixes back, but that’s going to be a really, really good record when it’s done.”
Stage Combat skills come to life at Dart Jeremy Kohn Staff Writer
Photo courtesy of Tracy Tatti
LCC’s Sign Language Club holds Silent Dinners every Monday from 9 to 11 p.m. at various restaurants, including Applebee’s and the Nuthouse Sports Grill.
Silent Dinner speaks volumes Jeremy Kohn Staff Writer
Silent Dinners are events held by LCC’s Sign Language Interpreter program, which is a program designed to accommodate those who are hearing impaired in achieving goals such as educational and vocational means. Silent Dinners are held every Monday from 9 to 11 p.m., and they have been held at various restaurants in Lansing, including Applebee’s and the Nuthouse Sports Grill. Tracy Tatti, who is a liaison for LCC’s Sign Language Club and student coordinator for the Silent Dinner, described how the idea for the Silent Dinner outings came to be. “One night, a fellow student and I invited all of our classmates from a sign class out to Applebee’s for a dinner and game night,” Tatti said.
“Since that night, it has spread like wildfire. Our first Silent Dinner had around 20 people attending. Now two years later, that number has doubled.” The Silent Dinner is a great way for those who are hearing impaired or interested in learning about sign language to spend time enjoying food and fellowship together. “I never would have thought that hanging out with friends, using a language we all love, would have spread the way that it did,” Tatti said. “It is a great way to practice old skills and acquire new ones in a comfortable safe environment around friends.” LCC’s Silent Dinner has a Facebook page for those who are interested. It features a profile picture that coincides with which restaurant the group will attend for the upcoming dinner.
Swashbuckling sword fights and epic fist fights will be a part of Lansing Community College’s Stage Combat Open House in Dart Auditorium at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Stage Combat prepares LCC theater students to endure scenes with hand-to-hand combat as well as weapons used in LCC’s theater productions. John Lennox, who teaches Stage Combat at LCC, will lead the open house. “We choose a variety of weapons, and then we go about training them in that weapon for about half the semester and the other half is them rehearsing their scenes,” Lennox said. Lennox talked about how during this semester the students have been focusing on native Incan weapons such as Tomahawks, knives and axes. Stage Combat has been used in LCC productions during this semester. The Graduate contained a scene where a character was slapped, and LCC production As You Like It contained a scene with a bare knuckle boxing fight. “The value of the open house is
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Director John Lennox (top) rehearses with LCC student Scott Schultz for the Stage Combat Open House.
that being a performing arts student, an essential ingredient is to be able perform in front of an audience, and it is more rewarding then performing in a class room,” said LCC Performing Arts Coordinator Melissa Kaplan. The Stage Combat final performances will be part-theater and part-weapons duels, as students’ intense training will be transformed into a live performance. The Stage Combat Open House is a free event. For more info contact at jxnbard@gmail.com.
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Lady cagers fall on road, win at home Richard Schenck Sports Editor
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LCC’s Jordan McLeggan (left) drives against Rochester College’s Meagan Heiden during the Dec. 3 women’s basketball game in the Gannon Gymnasium.
The LCC women’s basketball team dropped its road contest 64-61 against Delta College on Nov. 26. LCC sophomore guard Robyn Robinson led the Lady Stars with 19 points. She was followed by sophomore LaTonya Shade with 16 points. Sophomore Jordan McLeggan had a game-high 20 rebounds in a losing cause for LCC. LCC’s second loss of the season did not slow its early-season momentum as they dominated Rochester College 65-43 in the Gannon Gym on Dec. 3. Freshmen led the way in scoring and rebounding for LCC as Jailynn Jackson-Hamilton had 20 points along with 10 rebounds. Morgan Kelso led the Stars with 12 rebounds. Sophomores Shade and McLeggan played the supporting role for the Lady Stars, contributing 10 and 13 points, respectively. LCC will have a 16-day break from the schedule after its Dec. 18 game against MCCAA East opponent Henry Ford CC, resuming play on Jan. 4 at home against Muskegon CC. Shade said her team is concentrating on keeping their momentum into January. “We just want to work hard
and execute the plays,” Shade said. “We need to make sure we stay top notch on defense.” The Lady Stars head to South Holland, Ill., Dec. 13-14 for the South Suburban Classic. Shade said the finer details will be crucial to come out victorious. “Number one, we need to go down there and make sure we are focused,” Shade said. “We played them last year and I believe we won. Hopefully we go down there and do it again.” Even though LCC is 5-2, it sits sixth in the MCCAA West and must continue the winning ways to keep pace. Starting in January the Lady Stars will face the bulk of their conference schedule, with every game being played against Western Conference teams until the MCCAA District semifinals on March 4. Shade explained with conference play nearing, the coaching staff is emphasizing the need to play well to make a run in March. “It is different than game we have previously played,” Shade said. “It is going to be tougher competition so we are going to have to step up our play and play like we know we can.” The Lady Stars were scheduled to play their final home game of the year against Calvin College on Dec. 7 at 1:00 pm. Scores and schedules can be found at www. lcc.edu/athletics.
Men’s basketball team has competitive edge Matt Geller Freelance Writer
During the LCC men’s basketball team’s four away games, Devlin Bell, Jeff Cain and Tracy Edmond are averaging 63 of the teams 106 points per game. “These guys just like to play,” LCC Head Coach Mark Ingram said. “They are competitive and they just like to play.” Ingram says it is
conditioning that is separating the Stars from the teams they are playing, along with evenscoring distribution. As of the early December, the Stars were ranked ninth nationally in Division II. With the addition of versatile scorer Darryl Tipton, Coach Ingram uses his second unit as an extension of the starters themselves. On Nov. 26 LCC
traveled to Delta College looking to notch their fifth consecutive win. LCC sophomore and team Captain Devlin Bell led the team with 26 points and nine rebounds. Sophomore Jeff Cain chipped in 25 points in a 117-101 victory. Sophomore Donyae Logan stuffed the stat sheet contributing nine points, five rebounds one steal and an assist.
LCC freshman Nate Lafayette had an enormous game with 17 points and 18 rebounds, including 13 points in a 102-100 win against Malcolm X at the Cincinnati State Tournament Nov. 29-30. A last-second shot from Tracy Edmond secured the win. Cain led the team in scoring with 26 points and Bell dominated the glass racking up 17
rebounds in the Stars 119-62 win over MU Middleton Nov. 30. Bell and Tracy led the way against Northwood JV scoring 24 and 27 points respectively, while Lafayette snatched 14 rebounds to lead the Stars to a 96-87 win. “Coach makes us work hard at practice,” Cain said. “We don’t always like it, but I always feel fresh at the end of games.”
After a couple early season mix ups, LCC has won eight in a row with half of those games coming down to the last minute and sometimes the last possession. The men go on a two game road trip looking to extend their winning streak against Mott CC Dec. 11 and Henry Ford CC on Dec. 18. Scores and schedules can be found at www.lcc.edu/ athletics.
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LCC Hockey Club builds character Richard Schenck Sports Editor
Although hockey is not sponsored by Lansing Community College, the LCC Hockey Club has been going strong since 2003 and has no plans of closing shop any time soon. Adviser Eva Menefee retakes the reins of the LCC Hockey Club this year after a brief stint away from the team. Even though hockey is a club, the coaches and Menefee alike stress the importance of academ-
ics as if it was a schoolsponsored sport. Players must tryout and adhere to guidelines in the classroom. “There are academic requirements because we are a Division 3 school,” Menefee said. “You have to maintain at least nine credit hours and pass them each semester. You have to be eligible for the fall and the spring.” As an academic adviser as well, Menefee is available to assist players in any needs they may have academically. Menefee said she not only wants
the players to be successful at LCC, but also to be prepared for bigger schools in the future. Officials from larger schools that LCC plays against can see the players. That gives additional exposure that can garner offers from four-year institutions. “We’ve had hockey players from LCC actually transfer to four-year schools,” Menefee said. “For example, we’ve had students at Central Michigan and Davenport, which is really weird because they transfer to Daven-
port and play against us instead of for us.” LCC Captain Keith Michalak acknowledged the Hockey Club has not only kept him disciplined academically and athletically, but has strengthened his good character into something even better. “Being the captain has taught me that you’re responsible for more than just yourself,” Michalak said. “Interaction with the coaches and older authorities has taught me a lot of responsibility that I look forward to taking with me after I’m done with hock-
ey.” The Hockey Club’s goal is to not only give students a chance to play hockey at a collegiate level in the MCHA, but to also give them the tools necessary for life beyond the sport. “You learn to get along and interact with different people and teaches you about teamwork,” Michalak said. “Going to other rinks and playing against other kids really shows you a lot about the atmosphere at LCC and that we can compete with other colleges.” LCC hockey has grown
in popularity among the LCC student population as Menefee said she has seen more people coming out to games than in the past. LCC hockey plays its home games at the Summit in the Capital Center in Dimondale. The next home game is Friday Jan. 10 against Grand Valley State. Schedules and game times can be found at www.lansingcchockey.com. Anyone wishing to try out for the team can contact Menefee at 483-9671 or menefee@lcc.edu.
Athlete Spotlight: Carlos Zamora The Lookout Sports Editor Richard Schenck recently spoke with LCC Wrestling Club member Carlos Zamora. A Lansing Eastern High School alumnus, Zamora qualified for state and national tournaments as a young boy. He will be a true freshman for the 2014 spring semester and will compete in the 125-pound weight class. Q. What made you decide to
wrestle? A. When I was younger, my dad got me into the sport. He felt that it would keep me out of trouble, and just thought it would be really good for me to get out there and do something good for myself. I’ve done sports all my life but I stuck with wrestling because I felt like it helped me become a better person, become a team player and
possibly mentor other kids. Q. How long have you been wrestling? A. I’ve been wrestling since I was 5 years old on and off because I got injured, so I would say roughly 12 years. Q. What attracted you to LCC for wrestling? A. I came to LCC because I wanted to get back into wrestling. I had
been off for over three years. I was already going to LCC and I didn’t know they had a wrestling team at first. When I found out about it, I jumped at the opportunity to continue wrestling. Q. What are your plans after leaving LCC? A. I might go into welding at West Campus or electrical engineering classes at MSU.
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Zoo transforms into Wonderland of Lights Light up your holiday spirit this year with the Wonderland of Lights at Lansing’s Potter Park Zoo. The event is open Nov. 29 to Dec. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. only. The zoo will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with thousands of holiday lights and extraordinary displays. The 21st annual Wonderland of Lights includes strolling carolers, musical performances and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for kids ages 3 to 12 and free for kids under age 3. For more information, call 517-483-4222.
Festival of Trees brings cheer to Old Town The Friends of Turner-Dodge House will return for the second annual Festival of Trees in Old Town Saturday, Dec. 14 to Sunday, Dec. 29. A total of 27 spectacularly decorated trees were entered in last year’s event. Three celebrity judges will choose the top three trees. Admission times vary. The event is $5 per person or $10 for a family of four. For more information, call 517-483-4220.
Symphony’s serenades Wharton Center Celebrate the season with the Lansing Symphony’s Holiday Pops concert at the Wharton Center Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. Enjoy a festive afternoon of holiday favorites with Soprano Mara Bonde and the outstanding Arts Chorale of Lansing. Tickets range from $15 to $47. For more information, call 517-483-2000.
Kazoos, spoons and a toy piano. No, these aren’t the goodie bag contents of a kid’s birthday party. Add violins, percussion, guitars and a vibraphone to the mix and you have the LCC Experimental Music Ensemble. The ensemble performed in front of approximately 60 people in Dart Auditorium Dec. 3. The free concert opened with “Soundpainting: Museik No. 10” by EME/H. Colding Jorgensen. The projector screen showed a painting, creating an art visual accompanied by the live sounds of the ensemble for a truly sensory experience. Next was the student-composed piece “Toy Story.” Ensemble student Michael Steibel and co-director Cesar Potes wrote and arranged the piece for the live performance. WLNZ Radio’s very own Brendan Hamilton narrated “Toy Story,” giving background on the various toys and objects that were heard during the quirky piece. The song featured toys, makeshift instruments and the ever-classic kazoo. LCC Music Lead Faculty Molly Cryderman-Weber said she always enjoys seeing the student work on display for all to hear. “I really liked Mike’s piece,” Cryderman-Weber said. “It was educa-
Photo by Suzanna Powers
LCC student Ashilee Roberts performs “Toy Story” on the violin for the Experimental Music Ensemble Dec. 3.
tional but also very charming.” The ensemble also reprised Terry Riley’s “In C,” which was performed live at MSU’s Broad Museum Nov. 24. A total of 14 students performed in the Experimental Music Ensemble, and this concert featured pieces written by two of the students themselves. The concert came to an end with Ashilee Roberts’ “Fusion Tune,” composed alongside Cesar Potes. Student pieces were a highlight of the night. “Ashilee’s piece was so fun,” Cry-
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derman-Weber said. “It’s always a blast to see the students having fun while they perform, not being so serious. I thought it was great. ... I’m always excited to hear what they play because it’s never the same with experimental, it’s always surprising somehow.” The Experimental Music Ensemble has been on campus for six years, and is growing. This ensemble is open to anyone. Students can register for credit and community members are also welcome to sign up for the class. For more information, visit lcc.edu/ cma/music
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Ender’s Game fails to capture essence of science-fiction novel Jeremy Kohn Staff Writer After several years of rumored film adaptations, director Gavin Hood finally brought Orson Scott Card’s acclaimed sci-fi novel Ender’s Game to the big screen. Ender’s Game tells the story of a young boy named Ender Wiggin who has been monitored by military personnel and chosen to attend Battle School. Battle School is a program developed by the military to recruit brilliantminded children to become the next force to prevent another invasion of the Formics. The Formics are an alien race who invaded Earth and were defeated by the great tactical General Mazer Rackham. Battle School consists of
games where the children are divided into teams and then placed in an arena with zero gravity. Wiggin is closely monitored by the ruthless Commander Graff, played by Harrison Ford. Graff believes Wiggin is the only hope if an impending battle with the Formics happens. Wiggin excels at Battle School, and Graff recognizes Wiggin’s natural tactical ability. Ender is moved into Team Salamander, led by the merciless leader Bonzo Madrid, played by Moises Arias. Next, Wiggin meets Petra Arkanian, played by Hailee Steinfeld. They develop a friendship and begin practicing in the arena together. After several successful battles, Wiggin is put in charge of the Dragon Army and overcomes adversity to defeat two armies at the same time.
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It is hard not to have high expectations going into a movie where the book was amazing. So here is what the movie did well. I thought the visuals were a good depiction of how I envisioned the Battle School. Now playing devil’s advocate, I feel the movie failed to capture the psychological torment that Graff put Ender through. The film doesn’t really show how Graff ostracized him from the other children in order to breed him into the perfect war machine. Wiggin’s siblings Valentine and Peter should have been more involved in the story. They play a vital role in understanding the dual-complexity of Wiggin’s character. I found it disappointing that a Photo courtesy of spinoff.comicbookresources.com timeless sci-fi novel has been reduced to Harry Potter in Ender’s Game, adapted from Orson Scott Card’s novel, hit the big screen Nov. 1. space.
Game has all kinds of awkward Sarah Spohn A&E Editor Holiday gatherings are abundant this time of year with family Christmas parties, company luncheons and celebrating the end of finals. If your family and friends are anything like mine (clever, witty and a little on the weird side), then I’ve got the perfect addition to any game night. You’ve probably heard of the strange phenomenon of awkward family photos. If not, check out www.awkwardfamilyphotos for a hoot and a three-hours-later holler from your boss yelling at you to get back to work. The board game version includes 124 different photos, some classic fan favorites from the website and some never seen before. Players take turns rolling the die to land on 20 different thought-provoking questions. Here’s where the silly part comes in. Various questions ask players to caption the photos, describe the way the photo inspires them and name a magazine the photo could be on the cover of.
This icebreaker game is one for the books— that is, if the books had spandex pants, a mullet and a baby flipping the camera off. After players have put their answers down, the roller picks his or her favorite answer and then tries to guess who said what. Players get points if their answer is the favorite. I can only imagine the amount of laughs this game could ignite given a little liquid courage for some of the usual party poopers. The pictures evoke thoughts, questions and downright concerns, leaving plenty of room for interpretation. And although the makers of this game have undoubtedly found some of the strangest family photos this side of the border, sometimes the most awkward part of the game is what your friends say. If you have a game night coming up soon or any family gathering, I highly recommend you bring a game of Awkward Family Photos with you. You’ll be the life of the party; just don’t forget your legwarmers, tacky white Reebok sneakers or matching family tie-dye shirts.
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Dec. 9, 2013 - Jan. 26, 2014 www.lcc.edu/lookout — I Am Invincible! —
Bidding a fond farewell to The Lookout It has been nearly three and half years since I started working at The Lookout. I’ve made many friends along the way and had the opportunity to work with a lot of talented people. I will take many memories away from my time at The Lookout: watching Main Campus transform under the renovations, enjoying LCC’s Black History Month events, reviewing plays and concerts, and being recognized as The Lookout employee of the year during 2012-13. I can still remember how
eventful my first year was at The Lookout; taking photos of students evacuating Main Campus during a bomb scare, traveling to
D.C. for the Rally to Restore Sanity, seeing robots on campus, and much more. I’ve also met many people on campus during my tenure, working hand-in-hand with members of LCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the American Marketing Association and more. I thank my fellow editors for putting up with my often hectic availability and my quirky demeanor. I’ve tried my best this semester to balance two jobs and classes while maintaining a somewhat tenuous grip on my
sanity. I would also like to thank my adviser Larry Hook for taking a chance and hiring me when I had zero journalism experience. Thank you for entrusting me with the responsibilities as editor in chief and webmaster. I also appreciate you taking the time to teach me the art of journalism and how to improve my writing skills. I think I’ve held almost every position at The Lookout except for ad manager, sports editor and A&E editor at one point.
Now the time has come to move in a different direction— computer information technology. I will still assist with The Lookout website and post stories online if I am needed. I will continue to write, but it will be mainly to my blog or fictional novels. If you are ever in need of my ramblings or a few iotas of wisdom, I can be found at nrwilson. com. Thank you for reading my work over these past three and a half years.
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Hype for Anchorman 2: It’s kind of a big deal The legend continues. Ron Burgundy, Veronica Corningstone, Brick Tamland, Champ Kind, Brian Fantana and the lovable Spanish-speaking canine, Baxter, are all back on the big screen as Anchorman 2 hits theaters Wedneday, Dec. 18. If you own a TV, computer or engage in any type of social media whatsoever, you’ve probably seen promotions for the movie. The mustaches, the hair, the scotch, they’re all back.
The face of Burgundy (played by Will Ferrell) has been plas-
tered everywhere, and I don’t mean a publicly intoxicated version eating cat poop. The publicity for this gig is seen at every corner and in every glass case of emotion this side of the border. The media coverage for this movie has been kind of a big deal. We’ve seen Burgundy on Conan, talking about the ingredients of his hair gel. We’ve seen Burgundy become the new spokesperson for the Dodge Durango commercials.
Recently, he’s even been on an actual broadcast for KX News out of North Dakota. The hype is here and rightfully so. The first movie was great -- an icon, a cult classic, if you will. The only thing greater than Burgundy’s hair were the many one-liners the film gave our generation. The tremendous success felt by Anchorman is alarming — I mean it really escalated quickly. Honestly, the idea of a sequel is
both terrific and terrifying. I don’t doubt the news team will be lacking in camaraderie or chemistry. I fear for the writers’ lack of direction. Sequels often don’t have much of a storyline. For a movie I have quoted for the entire duration of my senior year of high school and still to this day, there’s a lot riding on this sequel. Milk was a bad choice. Let’s hope the decision to continue the legend of Anchorman wasn’t.
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Making sense of Gannon renovations As the fall semester comes to an end, changes on LCC’s Main Campus will await new and returning students when they head back to the classroom for spring semester. Renovations in the Gannon Building are underway, causing various student services to relocate. LCC’s Student Life Office is now located in
the Continental Building on the corner of Shiawassee Street and Washington Avenue. The Lookout staff has also been affected by the Gannon renovations, moving before the fall semester concluded. Our new office is located in the AOF Building room 307, next door to the fire station. We feel a bit isolated at our new location and it
definitely takes longer to get to our office, but we appreciate how smooth and quick the transition was without interrupting production. Like many students, The Lookout staff feels in the dark about where services will be located, such as Parking & ID, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid and more. During the Nov. 20 Student Advisory Com-
mittee to the President, LCC Provost Richard Prystowsky was asked about where many student services would be temporarily located until the Gannon Building is completed. Prystowsky said communications will be sent out to students to ensure they are aware of the new locations for offices. The Lookout will also keep the LCC commu-
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nity informed of these changes on campus through our website and our printed edition, but we expect there to be a great deal of confusion surrounding the changes in the meanwhile. Fortunately, when the renovations process is over, student services will be located in one central hub of activity that is designed to
be more accessible and convenient for students. The Lookout staff is looking forward to seeing the end results for the Gannon Building and settling into our new (and hopefully final) office. Until classes resume for the spring semester, we wish students, staff and faculty happy holidays and a peaceful winter break.
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Silver Bells lights up Downtown Lansing Jaimie Bozack Associate Editor
Christmas lights decked out the LCC bus on the parade route during the Silver Bells in the City celebration Nov. 22.
Photos by Suzanna Powers
People stood bearing the cold weather in hats and scarves as they watched the 29th annual Silver Bells in the City Parade and Christmas tree lighting in Downtown Lansing Nov. 22. Festivities took place throughout downtown in various places, including the City Market and the Lansing Center. The event brought in business while providing a fun time for families and people within the community. “This was my first year ever going to Silver Bells in the City,” said LCC student Tony Garcia. “I wasn’t expecting such a large turnout. “I really liked the dancing fish on the Preuss (Pets) float. I want that job.” According to Downtown Lansing’s official Twitter page, Silver Bells brought in over 80,000 people this year. The giant Christmas tree will remain lit in front of the Capitol building through the holiday season. Folks of all ages had a fun time watching the festivities. “I used to go every year,” said LCC student Lindsay July. “I really love seeing the people in mini-planes and the horses during the parade. It’s an unforgettable experience and like nothing I’ve seen.”
Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) featured a bus decorated as a caterpillar that zigzagged through the parade.
Comprised of over 120 members, the Holt High School Marching Band marched through Silver Bells in the City with their instruments aglow.
Strolling clowns were present throughout the course of the celebrations.
Radio Disney’s Macy Kate performs in front of a large crowd on the Capitol steps after the Silver Bells in the City Parade.