The LCC Library was renovated while the college was closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now open seven days a week and offers a wide variety of services, including study rooms, a technology lab, musical instruments, books and video games. See story on page 2 of this issue.
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The revamped LCC Library, located in the TLC building on LCC’s main campus, opened back up in the summer of 2021. It came with a new look, new services and many of the great existing services.
“We have spent the better part of the last year really modernizing ourselves,” Gaines said. “Right now we are involved in a cam paign called the ‘We’re better than THAT’ campaign.”
– “How to be an Antiracist,” by Ibram X. Kendi.LCC students and employees can grab their free copy of these best-selling books at the Centre for Engaged Inclusion, locat ed in the Gannon Building in room 2204. Once a month, beginning in October, students and faculty can discuss the nov els, the central themes, music related to the themes, and art related to themes with eachStudentsother. are encouraged to ask their faculty if they can receive extra credit for their attendance and participation at these discussions.CorinnaPeterson, a student at LCC, said although she never knew LCC had a book club, she would be very interested in joining.“Ilove reading and I especially love that our college is promoting such empower ing and progressive books to have open discussions about,” Peterson said. “And with it being free, there’s no reason not to tryForit.” more information, visit the ODI’s website at www.lcc.edu/diversity/beyondthe-book.html.
The LCC Library, located in the TLC building. recently dropped late fees for books and other items.
The police department is in motion of adding four more officers to the department.
The LCC Police Department operates in the jurisdiction of LCC’s downtown and west campuses. The police force includes six commissioned officers, according to Chief of Police Daryl Gaines. Gaines explained the duties of his officers.
The library phone number is (517) 4831038, and the email is library@lcc.edu. For more info, go to www.lcc.edu/library/.
LCC’s ‘Beyond the Book’ club embraces diversity, equity
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“I would just chill there sometimes, after I get done with school,” Fifield said. “But if I have something to study, I would go to whatever table I need to study at.
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“We have 15 spaces; students can check those (out) anytime we’re open, (they) can be booked out,” Szilagyi said.
“Beyond the Book” is a campus-wide book club that offers diverse and thought-provoking stories for students, faculty and other LCC community mem bers to read and discuss.
In addition to adding new officers to the force, Gaines said the LCC Police Depart ment has been improving itself and the community in other ways as well.
“Aside from enforcing the law, we offer some different services that other depart ments might not,” Gaines said. “We will do anything from escorting somebody from
Library drops late fees, has new services
Monday through Thursday and from noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
The department also stands by as addi tional security during community events, Gaines added.
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The library is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
their vehicle that has a late class, to assist ing somebody who has maybe locked their keys in their car.”
“Ultimately the goal is to have one chief, one deputy chief, a sergeant and 10 offi cers,” Gaines said. “We should be fully staffed, probably by November.”
Services such as study rooms, a tech nology lab, musical instruments, musical recording equipment, books, textbooks, video games and much more are available at the Librarylibrary.Director John Szilagyi spoke about many of these cool features, proudly, and encouraged students to spend as much time as they can in the library.
These spaces are for students looking to catch up on some homework, write a pa per, or study with friends, he said.
LCC Police Chief Daryl Gaines chats with a student.
“Above the tables, there’s different cate gories of classes to study for. Like say for example one class would have social stud ies and the other one would have English.”
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“This program is focused on embracing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) by exploring four themes with four differ ent books at the campus-wide level,” said LCC Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Tonya Bailey. “Numerous courses have utilized previous ‘Beyond the Book’ selections and have integrated the reading and discus sion of the books and the DEI themes in the course requirement, workplace dis cussions and dialogues.”
These themes with their two different books are as follows:
Theme 1: Gender and Self Identity & Accessibility and Advocacy – “Gender Queer: A Memoir,” by Maia Kobabe.
Theme 2: Global and Cultural Per spectives & Diversity and Racial Equity
LCC student Deandre Fifield said he likes to spend time at the library to do work, and just hang out.
Police and dispatch services can be found at the downtown campus in Gannon Build ing Room 2110. That number is (517) 4831800. The west campus office is in room N181 and can be reached at (517) 483-1500.
Gaines said this campaign fights against racism and hate speech within the college and community. For more information about the campaign, go to www.lcc.edu/di versity/were-better-than-that.
The club is a partnership between LCC’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Centre for Engaged Inclusion (CEI).
One thing Szilagyi wants students to know about is the new late-fee policy with in the library.
LCC Police here to help
“One pretty cool thing that’s happening this fall; our library has gone fine free,” Szi lagyi said. “We no longer have late fees for any of the Studentsmaterials.”won’tbe charged late fees on borrowed items for any day. After three days, a hold goes on the student’s ac count and is removed as soon as the item is returned. It encourages students to bring back a late book, without feeling like they can’t pay for it, Szilagyi said.
The library also features a technology lab. Students can come use computers and get help from an employee, whose focus is to help with technology. Laptops rentals are also available for students, who may want to be on the go, and do their home work while they’re at it.
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“The club has had a major impact on its members and it gives a sense of community and security,” Bengston said.
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For more information on the LCC Sign Language Club, contact Club Adviser Monique Franks-Balcarcel at balcarm1@ lcc.edu.
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“In my spare time, I sleep,” he said. “(I) hang out with friends when I can. I enjoy spending time with nature, I enjoy travel ing, seeing new places and meeting new people.”Bunting’s professor for his Applications
“The hardest thing about working and going to school is trying to find a balance,” heBuntingsaid.
“I want to help make people’s lives bet ter. When people come into hospitals they are in some of the toughest spots in their lives. No one wants to be there. I try to do everything I can to make it as painless as possible.”Bunting said his favorite song is “Bad Habits” by Steve Lacy. He claims a deep love for the “Star Wars” series.
Officers from the LCC Sign Language Club gather for a photo. From left are Adviser Monique Franks-Balcarcel, Jillian Rennaker, Candie Riley, Kegan Manley, Natalie Bengston and Kendra Drew.
Sign Language Club offers sense of security to members
“I was nervous to interact before joining the program. When you can find people who are on the same level and have the same goals as you, it
“Back in high school, I had a friend who passed away from cancer three days be fore his 16th birthday,” Bunting said. “He was both my reason to go into healthcare and to continue to work so hard.
“The club has given me con fidence in my signing abili ties,” Alvord said. “Everyone in the club does their best to provide a safe space for stu dents to make mistakes and learn from them.”
“Bailey is an incredibly engaged student who asks excellent questions for both himself and the benefit of the class,” Thomas said.
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This 21-year-old student from Saginaw has an overall goal of gaining a master’s degree in science and nursing, but chose LCC to get started. He is currently a soph omore with only good things to say about LCC.“My favorite place on campus is the TLC building,” Bunting said. “It is a great study environment and help is all around if you need it.”
LCC student Patricia Al vord has been a participant in the Sign Language Club since 2021. As someone who is go ing to school to become an in terpreter, she sought out the club to build connections and friendships.Alvordsaid her favorite thing about the club is the peo ple she has met and the friend ships she has made.
His course load currently consists of 11 credits. His courses include Applications for Living, Microbiology and Healthy Lifestyles. He yawned while listing them.
makes it easy for you to inter act and form friendships.”
The Sign Language Club at LCC promotes the needs and goals of people who want to upgrade their sign language skills.The club holds weekly events that are open to the public every Thursday in the Gannon Building from 2 to 5 p.m. During these meetings, members can participate in games that help improve sign language and interpreting skills, according to Natalie Bengston, the club’s president.
Bailey Bunting is a 21-year-old nursing major at Lansing Commuity College.
healthcare for quite a few years.
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Bunting explained that he has been working at McLaren Hospital for 10 months, but said he has been working in
explained why he feels the need to work hard.
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for Living class, Colleen Thomas, said Bunting is a great student.
Nursing student seeks to make lives better
Each student has their own share of stress, but LCC nursing major Bailey Bun ting has stories that will shock you.
“I was working, and a patient was in un stable condition,” Bunting said. “Doctors and nurses were called to help; he was then transferred to the ICU. We were able to stabilize him just in time for me to make it to my noon class. It was a crazy day.”
Teaching a dream come true for Majumdar
Majumdar mentioned that being open and organic is key, and that the teacher-stu dent interaction at a smaller school helps
“(I appreciated) the time she took out of her own time with us to make sure we knew the material, and would stay after class,” Maysonet said. “None of her stuff was tricky to follow along.”
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“Just getting to go to different events (and) getting involved in the community here.”
“Here (at LCC), I’m teaching more to what students know, and helping them grow, because they can always read up content,” she said. “So my point is to be where they are and then bring them to where I want them to be.”
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“I always wanted to be a teacher; I al ways knew I wanted to teach,” Majumdar said. “My mom’s side of the family, they are either high school teachers, principals orMajumdarprofessors.”was born in Kolkata, India, before moving to Rajasthan, and also to NewSheDelhi.didher undergrad work in India, minored in zoology and chemistry, and majored in botany. Soon after, Majumdar earned a master’s in anthropology, as well as doing one year of MPhi, all at the Uni versity of Delhi.
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She then moved to East Lansing to attend
She worked with community gardens, and with the East Lansing Food Co-Op un til its closure in 2015. After that, she started her own garden.
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“All of my classes started fi nally, that’s the most exciting thing right now.”
Before teaching at LCC, Majumdar
Former student Cameron Maysonet expressed admiration for Majumdar. He mentioned her transparency and willing ness to help.
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taught at Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan University and Ferris State Uni versity.Majumdar said she wanted change, and that’s what brought her to LCC.
“I love gardening, and (during) COVID, I became a plant-crazy woman,” Majum dar said. “I already had like 50, now I have 200!”Majumdar is also the adviser of the An thro-Soc Club at LCC. The club meets on the first Friday of every month. Those inter ested can contact Prof. Majumdar at (517) 483-1031 or majumdak@lcc.edu. excited about this semester at
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“I always wanted to teach at a commu nity college,” Majumdar said. “Everybody thought I was an idiot, you know, because I got a pay-cut and other things, but I really enjoy what I do now.”
“I’m excited about meeting all kinds of new, fun people.”
“I’m excited to just get all my work done and graduate.”
Courtesy photo Krishnakali Majumdar teaches anthropology and sociology courses at LCC
Michigan State University, and graduated with a Ph.D. in 1995.
Teaching has always been a dream for Krishnakali Majumdar, who has been in structing students for 36 years. She teaches numerous anthropology courses at LCC, as well as sociology.
students grow.
In her down time, Majumdar said she loves to garden and travel.
TEACHER FEATURE
by staying focused on being consistent,” Sabec said. “Alex, my setter, and I real ly connected last night, which led me to have the most kills I’ve gotten in a game soQuinterofar.” commented on how the team has improved so far.
The LCC volleyball team holds a practice at Eastern High School. The Stars have been displaced temporarily due to renovations in the LCC gym.
Individually on the women’s team, Barbara DeGood placed sixth and regis
Sabec led the Stars with 12 kills. Fresh man teammate Alex Widner delivered 26 assists in the match. Katelyn Whiteman had seven digs for LCC.
“This (upcoming meet) will give us a chance to see what our competition is go ing to be like in our conference and our region,” Robinson said.
Jana Stiffler placed 16th for the LCC women with a time of 24:56. Haley Ellis placed 17th and registered 25:02 for the Stars.Individually on the LCC men’s team, Michael Dennis placed 14th and finished in 26:48.
tered a time of 24:20.
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“Weforward.havealot ahead of us, but I know this team has the will power and is going to put in the work to have an amazing season,” Sabec said.
Volleyball team earns win in conference opener
so proud of the effort and determination we left out on the court.”
Members of the LCC women’s cross country team take a run on a sunny day during practice at Grand Woods Park, located west of Lansing. Grand Woods Park is the Stars’ home course.
“Michael Dennis was our first finish er,” Robinson said. “He looked strong the wholeKobeway.”Blanco placed 25th at 27:14 for LCC. Teammate Liam Elder was 27th in 27:20.“The guys are very motivated to keep improving to be in position to be the top two-year college in the country,” Robin sonThesaid.Stars were scheduled to compete at the Knight/Raider Invitational on Satur day, Sept. 17 in Grand Rapids.
The Stars were scheduled to play on Thursday, Sept. 15 at Ancilla College. The Stars were also scheduled to play in a tournament at Joliet Junior College on Sept. 16 and 17 in Illinois.
“I had a decent game last night just
“My girls showed up and played well,” LCC Head Coach Emily Quintero said. This put the Stars’ overall record at 3-7, and at 1-0 in the MCCAA Western Con ference.“Myteam played an amazing game,” LCC sophomore Olivia Sabec said. “I am
Cross country teams shine in Illinois meet
The women’s team placed second in the 6K race with 72 points and the men’s team placed fourth in an 8K race with 118 points.Heartland Community College, an other top Division 2 community college (along with LCC), also competed in the meet.“They (Heartland CC) were second behind our women last year at nationals and we beat them pretty handily; beat their women’s team pretty handily,” Robinson said. “Their men were ahead of us last year at nationals and they got the better of us on this day.”
“It’s always challenging when you have to travel that far,” Quintero said. “But I have a lot of confidence that we’ll perform.”
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Sabec shared her thoughts on the team going
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“Most of the other teams were NCCAA schools,” Robinson said. “So to finish sixth overall – that is really good.”
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LCC’s cross country teams competed in the Spartan Invitational at Aurora Col lege in Illinois on Saturday, Sept. 10
“We have now learned how to play as a team,” Quintero said. “We’ve got ten much stronger; we’ve improved as a team. So I think we’re on the road for some great matches coming up for our conference, which is exciting.”
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The LCC volleyball team defended its temporary home court at the Don John son Fieldhouse in Lansing on Tuesday, Sept. 13, winning in three games against Glen Oaks Community College.
“I was quite pleased with how both teams did,” LCC Head Coach Jim Rob inson said. “It was pretty hot and, even though that area is relatively flat, the course was a repurposed garbage dump, so it was very hilly.”
One big difference between working at Mason High School and LCC is that Mason has 24 sports, compared to LCC’s nine.
Greg Lattig has been working as LCC’s athletic director for about 11 months. Be fore joining LCC, he was the athletic direc tor at Mason High School for 15 years.
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“There is a difference, but I don’t know how big,” Lattig said. “At Mason, it was more event management, more student/ athletes and more coaches. Whereas this (job at LCC) is more the administrative part of eligibility and the HR process, as well as the budget process. In the end I am still working with coaches and student/ath letes, and that is what I like.”
“I started running my freshman year of high school.”
LCC Athletic Director Greg Lattig is shown in his new office on the first floor of the Gannon Building. Lattig is completing his first year as LCC’s A.D.
“Greg is, in my mind, one of the best ath letic directors we’ve had,” Robinson said. “He is passionate about LCC sports, and he’s more than just an administrator.”
LCC Cross Country and Track Coach James Robinson offered high praise for Lattig’s skills as A.D.
teams,” Lattig said. “We always think we are going to be good and it never works out.”
What are some team and/or personal goals you have for this season?
Lattig can be reached at (517) 483-1622 or lattig@lcc.edu. More info on LCC sports is available at lccstars.com/information/.
has also played tennis himself. He also en joys watching sports on TV.
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LCC cross country runner Eric Reiber sets lofty goals
LCC cross country runner Eric Reiber is shown with his parents, Brenda and Stephen, at the site of a Stars’ meet.
The Lookout Staff Writer Jayden Hewitt recently chat ted with sophomore cross country runner Erik Reiber. Reiber attended Chelsea High School and gradu ated in 2021.
The LCC Stars are Lattig’s favorite sports
“My favorite moment during cross country was ninth-grade cross camp. My friends decid ed they wanted to take the boat out, and didn’t understand how to use it very well, and ended up tipping the whole (boat) sideways and it turning upside down.”
AD Lattig loves working with athletes
“The guys’ team this year is going for first at nationals. As of right now our team is looking very good. Overall I have high hopes. Personal ly my goal is to get All-American again and be
“The biggest difference for me was the making sure I stay on top of my homework and classes more, because (college classes) are a lot more to handle than high school.” A&
“It’s been a great change for me profes sionally to join the college,” Lattig said.
teams, but other than that he is a big fan of the Michigan Wolverines. He is also a fan of any team from Cleveland; the reason be ing that it is his hometown.
“Before I run, I like to stretch to make sure I’m not going to get hurt before my run even starts.”
What is one thing you like to do before you run?
in (the top) 10 at nationals.”
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When did you start running cross country?
What’s the biggest difference between high school and college?
Do you have a favorite moment from high school or college during cross country?
“I play video games like ‘Rocket League’ with a lot with friends. I like to travel also.”
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
Lattig said his job mostly consists of sup porting coaches and student/athletes. He said he works to give them resources, and is in charge of eligibility and scheduling.
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“Watching sports is the best reality TV there is,” Lattig said.
What are some hobbies you have outside of cross country?
Lattig has coached numerous sports during his professional career, including basketball, tennis and cross country. He
This year Bestmaze Corn Maze opened Friday, Sept. 16. A new feature this maze has added is an app that vis itors can download to help themselves through the difficult maze.
“I Knock at the Door” will be directed by Andy Callis from March 16 through 18 at 8 p.m. each day. This is a staged reading that follows a story about a fam ily that is being held together by a loving mother while class and religion threaten to pull them apart.
ing“We’veworks.scheduled our season in the Black Box this year because Dart is under renovation – so we selected plays that will specifically work in this intimate space.”
“Tartuffe” will be directed by Kevin O’Callaghan on April 12 through 15 at 8 p.m. and April 16 at 2 p.m. This is de scribed as a “devilish comedy” about a man, Tartuffe, who is a fraud and pious imposter. He uses comedy and charisma to win the hearts of the people around him to get what he wants.
The Awaken Huanted Attraction is located at 4760 Churchill Road in Leslie, about 23 miles south of Lansing.
Uncle John’s is located at 8614 US-127 in St. Johns. It is open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Bestmaze Corn Maze is located at 3803 Noble Road near the city of Williamston.
Paige Tufford-Dunckel, the Perform ing Arts coordinator for LCC, said she is excited for people to see what LCC Per forming Arts has to offer.
Here are just a few of the many fun options students have: Awaken Haunted Attraction in Les lie: This family-owned haunted attrac tion is a four-in-one deal with the main haunted house, “Awaken” taking its
LCC has busy performing arts schedule for 2022-23
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By Chloe Gregg Associate Editor
Generally, Fridays and Sundays it is open from 7 to 11 p.m. and Saturdays, it is open from 7 p.m. to midnight. For more information, visit https://awaken haunt.com/.
There are even more side attractions, ranging from $5 to $10, which guests can enjoy at their leisure.
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to try the many different ciders.
This attraction is open every Friday through Sunday, but the hours have yet to be posted for the 2022 year.
Bestmaze Corn Maze in Williamston: This is another family-owned haunted attraction that hosts one of the best (and hardest) corn mazes around. Each year the site offers a new theme for the corn maze and a new map.
For more information and updated hours, visit http://bestmaze.com/corn-maze/
each day. This is a staged reading direct ed by Tufford-Dunckel. It follows a qui et high school student while exploring what life would be like if queer history was taught in schools.
LCC’s Performing Arts has a full sched ule for this school year, with five different performances planned.
“Queering History” will start the sea son off from Oct. 15 through 18 at 8 p.m.
For additional information on Uncle John’s Cider Mill, visit https://www.ujci dermill.com/calendar.
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This famous Cider Mill hosts many fall festivities up until December.
guests through other attractions. These include “Terror-Phobia 3D Maze,” “The Forgotten,” and “Tenebrous.” All of this is only $25.
“We have an amazing season and have added staged readings as part of our sea son,” Tufford-Dunckel said. “This is the first time we’ve done staged readings as part of our regular season. I’m excited for our audience to see some new and excit
For more information on upcoming Performing Arts events, visit the website at www.lcc.edu/services/community-cam pus-resources/performing-arts/.
The middle of the fall semester is soon arriving, and so are all things spooky: Halloween, haunted houses and mid terms.Although it is important to study hard these next few weeks for upcom ing exams, students should also take advantage of the newly opening Hal loween attractions around the Greater Lansing area.
“Everybody” will run from Nov. 16 through 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. and will be directed by Andy Cal lis. “Everybody” is a modern take on the 15th century morality play, “Everyman,” which was a 2018 Pulitzer Prize finalist. This play looks at the meaning of life.
This Cider Mill offers a corn maze, sunflower and pumpkin picking, as well as fresh donuts and cider.
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Fall is haunting season in mid-Michigan
Awaken Haunted Attraction is lo cated at 4760 Churchill Road in Leslie. This haunt is open beginning Friday, Sept. 23 with differing hours.
Uncle John’s Cider Mill in St. Johns:
There is even a small bar with live music where visitors can receive a flight
“Do You Feel Anger?” will be directed by Tufford-Dunckel from Feb. 22 through 25 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. This is a comedy that follows a recently hired em pathy coach, Sofia, who is trying to help debt collection agents have more com passion for others.
All performances will be held in the Black Box Theatre inside of the Gannon Building, due to ongoing renovations in the Dart Auditorium.
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Bestmaze Corn Maze is located at 3803 Noble Road in Williamston.
The latest installment of “Jurassic World,” titled “Jurassic World: Dominion,” is available to see in theaters, as well as on Peacock, the streaming service.
The movie takes place in a world where dinosaurs have now joined in modern times, living amongst humans and the ani mals we know today.
I ordered myself the original Philly cheesesteak, along with chili cheese fries as my side. The chili cheese fries were delicious! The chili on the fries was so delicious and meaty with lots of different beans. I could definitely tell that they use homemade chili for their sauce, which re ally stood out.
I definitely recommend Steakhouse Philly. However, I am deducting a point for the soggy fries and the jumpstart of mayo and A1 sauce.
The plot centers on new science. Dis
rassic Park” movies, so it hit home for me, and brought back some nostalgia from my childhood.Youcan
never go wrong with action, di nosaurs and a little bit of humor within a movie.
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Steakhouse Philly Bar & Grill is a hom ey-feeling restaurant located at 3020 E. Kalamazoo St. on Lansing’s east side.
I give both the book and series a 5-star rating. I recommend you start by checking out the first book to “The Cartel ‘’ series.
In this final installment of the series, we dive into the world of the off-springs left be hind by their parents, navigating through a world of crime, drama and betrayal.
Carter Jones II deals with the loss of both parents; one to the grave and the other to
Anger, jealousy and greed burned inside Mo and he wanted to become the king by anyAuthorsmeans. Antoinette and Coleman will take you on a ride of twists and turns with this heart-racing page turner.
This action-packed, dinosaur-filled thrill er is two hours and 26 minutes long. It stars familiar faces Chris Pratt (as Owen Grady) and Bryce Dallas Howard (as Claire Dear ing), among others, and is rated PG-13.
guised behind the greater good, this sci ence has become a detriment to society, and could threaten the extinction of humans.
This movie was one I would definitely watch again. It was not the best “Jurassic World,” or “Jurassic Park” movie I’ve seen,
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All in all, it was a great dinner for a low price.
rant being packed, I was able to order and leave with my food within 15 minutes.
The acting in the movie is fairly good, and the plot does line up well with the pre vious films. I loved to see the old mix with the new. I think it added a great dynamic, which almost patched some of the more rough aspects of the movie.
a cell.
‘Steakhouse Philly’ has friendly staff, yummy food
Lockwood becomes the subject of a search from Biosyn, a large science compa ny, to try and pry this information away.
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We see a young girl, Maisie Lockwood, played by Isabella Sermon, who holds key information within her.
The animation is the only issue I took with the movie. It seems within the last few movies, it has not drastically improved, even though animation itself, as a whole, has. The animation is not bad by any means, but also, looks similar to movies that were released more than five years ago.
I rated this movie 4 out of 5 stars. I am a huge fan of the “Jurassic World” and “Ju
The fries were a bit soggier than what I usually prefer, but they were well-salted
By Jayden Hewitt Staff Writer
He escapes in the world of boxing, be coming an undefeated champion with the help from one of the world’s best boxers: his grandfather. He faces an unexpected se ries of unfortunate events that could cause his life to turn upside down … again. Mo, who is his cousin, suffers from the pain of losing his family as well as never be ing accepted by his grandfather. He grew up in foster care and was raised by the streets. Hustle was the only thing he knew.
‘Cartel’ series continues with twists and turns
but it was an extremely fun watch.
Newest ‘Jurassic’ flick packed with action
boost with some mayo and A1 sauce, but after that it was so delicious!
If you are a fan of movies such as “Scar face,” “The Godfather” or “The Wolf of Wall Street,” then this book is for you!
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Along the way, there are new challenges, plenty of dinosaurs, and some familiar ac tors from past movies, including Sam Neil, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum.
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On a recent visit, I got my food to-go and was greeted by multiple very kind waitresses and hostesses who provided me with quick service. Despite the restau
and still yummy, which made it up for it. My Philly cheesesteak needed a little
The bread was especially good. On the menu, it says that the bread is buttered and I could definitely tell with every bite. It was so tasty!
“Long Live the Cartel” is the eighth book of “The Cartel” series penned by Ashley Antoinette & Jaquavius Coleman, a dy namic duo.
— CHLOE’S CHAt —
In light of this, here are just a few of the things that I want to accomplish this fall with my dental hygiene friends and my boyfriend:
Having a 9/11 birthday is a real conversation starter
I was celebrating my first birthday when the chaos ensued, and the Unit ed States came to a halt. I was entirely unaware of anything at all, let alone an event that would change the United States, and the world forever.
As I’ve gotten older I’ve found out how to balance my excitement that I lived another year, with sadness for those who tragically lost family mem bers that day, as well as memories of the heroes who helped save many more lives.
— JAYDEN’S JOURNAL —
To me, my birthday marks the end of summer, too. Soon, it will be October,
I can’t wait to enjoy as much of the fall season as I can before it is swept away by the dreaded Michigan winter that is sure to come.
Every year I get older, there is less and less excitement around my birth day, but I find myself enjoying what I have more and more.
On Saturday, I was able to see fam ily, and enjoy some delicious gelato with my girlfriend for our anniversary at “Horrocks.” When I say delicious, I mean it, go try some if you already haven’t.Ican’t forget the football though. Saturday among other things, was a huge day in college football.
I also love all the fall-themed scent ed candles and the fun fall decora tions that can be found throughout the stores.One of the things I don’t like about fall is how short of a season it is. I feel like summer and winter cut fall short and it is just not fair.
September, the month to remember
It will always be an interesting con
Some people may not consider Sep tember to be fall because often the be ginning of month will still be hot like summer. However the official first day of fall on the calendar is always in Sep tember.Thistime of year is also when all the delicious fall-themed foods and drinks areMysold.favorite drinks would have to be a classic hot chocolate or the frozen caramel apple cider from Biggby.
I was able to watch my favorite team, the Miami Hurricanes, come out with an unimpressive win, but a win none
Visiting an apple cider mill: In par ticular, Uncle John’s Cider Mill near St.
JULIE NEWELL editor in chief newellj1@star.lcc.edu
theless.Unfortunately, Sunday included a lot of rain, and that kept me indoors most of the Typically,day.Iwould want to go enjoy a baseball game, or visit a zoo for my birthday, weather permitting.
www.lcc.edu/lookout 10|opinion SEPT. 19, 2022
Sept. 11 is known for two things, at least to me. Most notably, the fall of the Twin Towers in 2001. The other thing … well, that happens to be my birthday.
In fact, I’ve been dressing for sweat er weather since the start of school in preparation.ThisfallIwant to spend as much time doing what I love as I can. This is my last school year and my last year as a
CHLOE GREGG Associate editor greggc3@star.lcc.edu
Johns is one of the most fun-filled ci der mills around. There is a corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower patches, apple cider tasting and loads of vendors to
In the fall the leaves change into beautiful colors and it is just breathtak
I had the Asiago Tortelloni Alfredo, which I highly recommend, a compli mentary dessert thanks to my birth day, and of course Olive Garden’s fa mousOverall,breadsticks.Ihad a great birthday, I spent it with great people and had a lot of good food – cake too, of course.
Beyond the fact that I love all things horror and spooky, I also love the sweater weather that comes with it.
This means that this is the last year I’m ever going to have random free time and my friends all around me. Af ter this, who knows where we will all end up?
JAYDEN HEWITT STAFF WRITEr hewittj7@star.lcc.edu
Everyone was in shock, my family included. While I was probably won dering why I couldn’t have more cake, people were suddenly overcome with fear and uncertainty.
From that day on, my birthday would always be associated with the attacks on 9/11.
— JULIE’S JUKES —
peruse.
This year, I played my new video game “NBA 2K23,” and had a great dinner with my girlfriend. We ate at one of my favorite restaurants, “Olive Garden,” in Okemos.
Visiting a corn maze: Corn mazes with friends are so much fun, especial ly hard corn mazes like the one located in Williamston, Bestmaze Corn Maze. I want to run around getting lost with my friends while trying to use the moon as our beam of light.
This year was a rather chill year, but I enjoyed it.
I love September because it is the start of the fall season, which happens to be my favorite season.
and then it will be cold and miserable until next May.
ing. The temperature begins to drop into the perfect levels in which it is not too cold and not too hot.
Halloween is coming up, which just so happens to be my absolute favorite time of the year.
Plans for fall season revolve around Halloween
student (at least for a little while).
versation starter, and a stain on a day that’s supposed to be special to me for different reasons.
September is my favorite month and, in my opinion, the greatest month of allOnetime.of the main reasons I think it is the best month is because I was born on Sept. 29, and the world became just a little better on that day.
Visiting a haunted house: Haunted houses are the best. They are basically IRL horror movies where you know for sure nobody can touch or hurt you.
JULIE NEWELL
www.lcc.edu/lookout 11|opinion SEPT. 19, 2022 — staff editorial —
“Sidecar SliderBar on Michigan Avenue. Great food, strong drinks.”
STAFF WRITER ungerj1@star.lcc.edu
On any given day, and especially around noon when many students are in between classes, there is almost surely going to be a line at the one checkout counter at the only food market at LCC.
“Famous Taco on West Sag inaw. The salsa is awesome and so is the waitress.”
In those two years, LCC made the decision to close down some of its alternative food options, including Subway and Einstein Brothers Bagels. The Grand Avenue Market in the Gannon Building remained open and provided students with freshly grilled food, but that too has now closed, and was re placed by pre-made sandwiches and wraps.
At the very least, the college needs to upgrade the food it offers, and also add another checkout lane so students don’t have to spend their breaks in a line.
JUANITA KELLY-HILL
“Buffalo Wild Wings. They honor my special request for all flats, extra crispy wings.”
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STAFF WRITER kellyj38@star.lcc.edu
“Mitchell’s Fish Market. They have delicious oysters and lavender martinis.”
CHLOE GREGG
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“Cottage Inn Pizza. The fla vors are great and it’s the perfect comfort food.”
Associate editor greggc3@star.lcc.edu
“Aladdin’s on North Clippert Street. They have delicious sandwiches.”
JOnah UNGER MALLORY STILES
STAFF WRITER stilesm3@star.lcc.edu
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT TO ENJOY LUNCH OR DINNER? lookoutthe staff
College needs to improve food services
JAYDEN HEWITT
This is OK, and the food offered is … OK … but one thing that is definitely not OK and incredibly frustrat ing is that there is only one checkout line.
“Buddies Grill in Holt. Their burgers are fantastic, and they have great appetizers.”
when there were only 50 or so people, pre-made sand wiches and chips made sense.
With the beginning of fall semester 2022, there are many more students on LCC’s main campus than there have been in the last two COVID-plagued years.
LARRY HOOK
However, with the return of students, and the new ly upgraded Gannon ramp, it would make sense for LCC to start opening up its old food venues to give its students better options than soggy sandwiches and unhealthy snack foods.
The Lookout staff believes the food situation at LCC definitely needs to be upgraded now that there are regularly a couple hundred students on campus. Back
editor in Chief newellj1@star.lcc.edu
STAFF WRITER hewittj7@star.lcc.edu
Fun activities included a caricature artist, a Mac 360 video booth, giant Jenga, corn hole, a basketball hoop and the chance to soak President Robinson in the dunk tank.
‘Party with the Prez’ kicks off fall semester
Attendees had the opportunity to meet and hang out with LCC President Dr. Steve Robinson and enjoy free food, games, giveaways and a live band.
www.lcc.edu/lookout 12|LAST LOOK SEPT. 19, 2022
The event was sponsored by CASE Credit Union, which supplied the give away prizes and had a cash vault for any one who set up a membership with them during the event. Those who participat ed in the cash vault had 15 seconds to try and grab as much cash as they could. Some left the vault with more than $100.
LCC President Dr. James Robinson met his match when members of the softball team stepped up to the dunk tank during “Party with the Prez” Aug. 25.
To kick off the fall semester, LCC hosted the annual “Party with the Prez” event on Thursday, Aug. 25 at the down town campus mall. Hundreds of stu dents and staff attended the event.
“I think it’s super fun and cool,” LCC business student Morgan Heatherington said of “Party with the Prez.” “Great way to get people involved and meet newLivepeople.”music from the band “Trilogy” served as a great ambiance for attendees as they walked around the mall, partici pated in activities and enjoyed free food from Lansing Catering, Smokeshow BBQ and Domino’s Pizza.
LCC President Dr. Steve Robinson competes with students in a spirited game of musical chairs.
“We just love seeing so many students on campus,” Robinson said. “There’s so many of us who really missed that inter action face-to-face with students. I have been just non-stop talking to students and it’s been great.”
Students Haley Ellis and Morgan Heatherington enjoy free snow-cones during “Party with the Prez.”.
Photostory by Julie Newell
Along with the hot food, attendees sat isfied their sweet tooth with free cotton
candy and snow-cones.
LCC student Jeffry Mack scoops up handfuls of money in the CASE Credit Union cash vault.
The giveaway prizes included various gift cards, T-shirts, JBL ear buds and a brand-new laptop.