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Following the university's decision to close classes on MLK Jr. Day, students should reserve the day for rememberence
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Since his death on April 4, 1968, much has changed in the United States. Known for leading different peace marches and demonstrations during the 1960’s, Martin Luther King Jr. changed the way the world looked at race and social equality.
Although today we still are fighting for equal rights and race equality, Grand Valley State University has taken the correct step to cancel all classes that fall on Jan. 21, also known as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, in observance of the holiday and in hopes to bolster participation numbers of students at MLK Jr. Day events on campus since conflicting class times will no longer be a factor. Up until now, GVSU was one of only three public universties in Michigan that kept class in session annually on the holiday. The decision, based on a recommendation by University Academic Senate, and supporting materials from the Academic Policy and Standards Committee, the Provost and a resolution passed the Student Senate, is indeed what Bobby Springer, associate director of the Office of Multicultural affairs and MLK Celebration co-chair called “a step in the right direction.” If the university will close for winter holidays, Thansgiving, and New Years Day, it only make sense to close classes on a day that honors one of the most socially influential people in U.S. history, allowing more wiggle room for students and faculty to participate in the multitude of celebrations that take place around campus that day.
Here at the Lanthorn, we know we are not your mother, your girlfriend or boyfriend, or your professor (though sometimes we might act like it), but we’ve just got to make a recommendation of our own: classes being cancelled should not translate into a get-out-of-class-free card. It does not mean your Sunday night socializing should bleed into Monday morning just because you don’t have to worry about making it to GVSU’s campus on time. One of the main reasons the university took so long to make the decision in the first place was the fear that students would treat the holiday like a long weekend, and that participation in on-campus events would go way down. So, prove them wrong. Find out how you can get involved, show up to the breakfast or the silent march or drop in to see one of the MLK Day guest speakers. The university is going to revist the motion in five years, to decide whether or not the cancellation in classes is effective. So, in a way, it’s the decision of whether or not this continues for future generations of Lakers is largely on the shoulders of the students to decide. So take a step in the right direction, GVSU, and take a day to remember the man who changed the way we look at our neighbors, and taught us that love and equality always wins.
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Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.
GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.
GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.
GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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