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The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
_Completing probation_
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow... I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them... Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
_Life beyond probation_
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have... I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
clane@lanthorn.com
[10] => At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.
The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
_Completing probation_
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow... I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them... Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
_Life beyond probation_
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have... I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
clane@lanthorn.com
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The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
Completing probation
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow… I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them… Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
Life beyond probation
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have… I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
clane@lanthorn.com
[11] => At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.
The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
Completing probation
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow… I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them… Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
Life beyond probation
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have… I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
clane@lanthorn.com
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[__article_copy] => Grand Valley State University’s student organization Peace M.E.ans brought its advocacy and awareness efforts to campus on Wednesday with speaker and activist Norman Finkelstein, who spoke about his involvement in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict that has been ongoing for the past 95 years.
"There's an element of sheer lunacy," Finkelstein said. "It just goes on and on and on." Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein's involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
"You're young, you're Jewish, you're liberal, you're idealistic, you don't want to come into a situation like this defend it," Finkelstein said. "You don't."
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
"They don't have a choice of being bored and moving on," he said. "Why should I?"
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea -- one calling the solution a "lousy loaf of bread" -- Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
"The victory is also the start of victory," Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said -- instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
"Let's remove it from the pages of current events," he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let's put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book."
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[10] => Grand Valley State University’s student organization Peace M.E.ans brought its advocacy and awareness efforts to campus on Wednesday with speaker and activist Norman Finkelstein, who spoke about his involvement in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict that has been ongoing for the past 95 years.
"There's an element of sheer lunacy," Finkelstein said. "It just goes on and on and on." Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein's involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
"You're young, you're Jewish, you're liberal, you're idealistic, you don't want to come into a situation like this defend it," Finkelstein said. "You don't."
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
"They don't have a choice of being bored and moving on," he said. "Why should I?"
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea -- one calling the solution a "lousy loaf of bread" -- Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
"The victory is also the start of victory," Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said -- instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
"Let's remove it from the pages of current events," he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let's put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book."
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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“There’s an element of sheer lunacy,” Finkelstein said. “It just goes on and on and on.” Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein’s involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
“You’re young, you’re Jewish, you’re liberal, you’re idealistic, you don’t want to come into a situation like this defend it,” Finkelstein said. “You don’t.”
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
“They don’t have a choice of being bored and moving on,” he said. “Why should I?”
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea — one calling the solution a “lousy loaf of bread” — Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
“The victory is also the start of victory,” Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said — instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
“Let’s remove it from the pages of current events,” he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let’s put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book.”
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[11] => Grand Valley State University’s student organization Peace M.E.ans brought its advocacy and awareness efforts to campus on Wednesday with speaker and activist Norman Finkelstein, who spoke about his involvement in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict that has been ongoing for the past 95 years.
“There’s an element of sheer lunacy,” Finkelstein said. “It just goes on and on and on.” Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein’s involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
“You’re young, you’re Jewish, you’re liberal, you’re idealistic, you don’t want to come into a situation like this defend it,” Finkelstein said. “You don’t.”
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
“They don’t have a choice of being bored and moving on,” he said. “Why should I?”
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea — one calling the solution a “lousy loaf of bread” — Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
“The victory is also the start of victory,” Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said — instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
“Let’s remove it from the pages of current events,” he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let’s put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book.”
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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[__article_copy] => Coming off their worst stretch of the season, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team members hoped a little home cooking could solve their oft-losing ways.
They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels ... it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
[10] => Coming off their worst stretch of the season, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team members hoped a little home cooking could solve their oft-losing ways.
They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels ... it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
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They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels … it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
[11] => Coming off their worst stretch of the season, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team members hoped a little home cooking could solve their oft-losing ways.
They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels … it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
[6] => Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
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[__article_copy] => In a perfect world, college equals success, success equals money and money equals happiness.
Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can "open doors."
"I think having an education improves the quality of your life," Merkle said. "Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier."
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor's degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor's degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate's degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor's degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
"The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life," Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people's worries when searching for opportunities in life.
"People who don't pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living," Merkle said. "The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community."
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
"There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate," Merkle said. "That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good."
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
"(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing," he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
[10] => In a perfect world, college equals success, success equals money and money equals happiness.
Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can "open doors."
"I think having an education improves the quality of your life," Merkle said. "Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier."
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor's degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor's degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate's degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor's degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
"The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life," Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people's worries when searching for opportunities in life.
"People who don't pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living," Merkle said. "The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community."
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
"There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate," Merkle said. "That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good."
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
"(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing," he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
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Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor’s degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can “open doors.”
“I think having an education improves the quality of your life,” Merkle said. “Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier.”
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor’s degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor’s degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate’s degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor’s degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
“The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life,” Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people’s worries when searching for opportunities in life.
“People who don’t pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living,” Merkle said. “The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community.”
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
“There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate,” Merkle said. “That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good.”
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
“(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing,” he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
[11] => In a perfect world, college equals success, success equals money and money equals happiness.
Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor’s degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can “open doors.”
“I think having an education improves the quality of your life,” Merkle said. “Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier.”
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor’s degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor’s degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate’s degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor’s degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
“The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life,” Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people’s worries when searching for opportunities in life.
“People who don’t pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living,” Merkle said. “The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community.”
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
“There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate,” Merkle said. “That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good.”
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
“(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing,” he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
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[__article_copy] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
sports@lanthorn.com
[10] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
sports@lanthorn.com
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That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
sports@lanthorn.com
[11] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
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Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
"It's a fantastic story, and it's one that has never been told before," Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim's interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
"We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this," Jim said. "So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did."
"Up from the Bottoms" has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
"It's quite a prestigious festival," Jim said. "They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000."
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
"There really are no other films like it," Jim said. "It's unique."
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
"One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened," Jim said. "He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It's heavy stuff."
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis' parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
"I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed," Mathis said. "They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was."
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
"Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing," Rod said. "She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did."
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
"Stay true to yourself," Mathis said. "Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable."
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
[10] => The locally-made documentary film "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream" by Grand Valley State University's Jim Schaub will be aired Sunday on PBS at 8 p.m.
Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
"It's a fantastic story, and it's one that has never been told before," Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim's interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
"We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this," Jim said. "So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did."
"Up from the Bottoms" has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
"It's quite a prestigious festival," Jim said. "They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000."
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
"There really are no other films like it," Jim said. "It's unique."
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
"One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened," Jim said. "He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It's heavy stuff."
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis' parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
"I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed," Mathis said. "They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was."
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
"Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing," Rod said. "She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did."
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
"Stay true to yourself," Mathis said. "Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable."
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
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Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
“It’s a fantastic story, and it’s one that has never been told before,” Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim’s interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
“We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this,” Jim said. “So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did.”
“Up from the Bottoms” has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
“It’s quite a prestigious festival,” Jim said. “They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000.”
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
“There really are no other films like it,” Jim said. “It’s unique.”
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
“One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened,” Jim said. “He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It’s heavy stuff.”
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis’ parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
“I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed,” Mathis said. “They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was.”
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
“Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing,” Rod said. “She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did.”
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
“Stay true to yourself,” Mathis said. “Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable.”
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
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Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
“It’s a fantastic story, and it’s one that has never been told before,” Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim’s interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
“We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this,” Jim said. “So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did.”
“Up from the Bottoms” has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
“It’s quite a prestigious festival,” Jim said. “They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000.”
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
“There really are no other films like it,” Jim said. “It’s unique.”
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
“One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened,” Jim said. “He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It’s heavy stuff.”
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis’ parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
“I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed,” Mathis said. “They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was.”
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
“Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing,” Rod said. “She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did.”
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
“Stay true to yourself,” Mathis said. “Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable.”
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
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"I'm happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012," said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. "I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general."
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with "Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports", which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men's 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World."
"Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he'll talk about what's happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos' perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian," Springer said. "To know that many, many years later that he's still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he's not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics."
New to this year's schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
"Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that's what it's all about," Springer said. "Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow."
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU's Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center's Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by "A Taste Of Soul," which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall's lecture "Has African American Literature Really Ended?" on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business' H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring "Real. Soulful. Music" to the Pew Campus' Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled "1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice."
"We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated," Springer said. "She was about 19 or 20 when she did it -- similar to a students' age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn't like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin."
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
"They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn't know the impact that it would have for generations to come," Springer said. "To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she's learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�-- someone who was there and in the middle of it -- how does she relate that to what's happening today."
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
"We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month)," Springer said, holding up a pin that read 'Every Month Is Black History Month.' "It should be all of the time."
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
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"I'm happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012," said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. "I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general."
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with "Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports", which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men's 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World."
"Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he'll talk about what's happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos' perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian," Springer said. "To know that many, many years later that he's still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he's not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics."
New to this year's schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
"Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that's what it's all about," Springer said. "Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow."
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU's Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center's Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by "A Taste Of Soul," which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall's lecture "Has African American Literature Really Ended?" on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business' H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring "Real. Soulful. Music" to the Pew Campus' Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled "1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice."
"We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated," Springer said. "She was about 19 or 20 when she did it -- similar to a students' age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn't like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin."
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
"They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn't know the impact that it would have for generations to come," Springer said. "To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she's learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�-- someone who was there and in the middle of it -- how does she relate that to what's happening today."
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
"We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month)," Springer said, holding up a pin that read 'Every Month Is Black History Month.' "It should be all of the time."
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
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“I’m happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012,” said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general.”
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with “Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports”, which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men’s 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, “The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.”
“Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he’ll talk about what’s happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos’ perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian,” Springer said. “To know that many, many years later that he’s still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he’s not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics.”
New to this year’s schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
“Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that’s what it’s all about,” Springer said. “Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow.”
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU’s Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by “A Taste Of Soul,” which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall’s lecture “Has African American Literature Really Ended?” on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business’ H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring “Real. Soulful. Music” to the Pew Campus’ Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled “1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice.”
“We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated,” Springer said. “She was about 19 or 20 when she did it — similar to a students’ age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn’t like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin.”
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
“They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn’t know the impact that it would have for generations to come,” Springer said. “To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she’s learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�— someone who was there and in the middle of it — how does she relate that to what’s happening today.”
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
“We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month),” Springer said, holding up a pin that read ‘Every Month Is Black History Month.’ “It should be all of the time.”
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
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“I’m happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012,” said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general.”
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with “Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports”, which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men’s 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, “The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.”
“Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he’ll talk about what’s happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos’ perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian,” Springer said. “To know that many, many years later that he’s still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he’s not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics.”
New to this year’s schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
“Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that’s what it’s all about,” Springer said. “Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow.”
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU’s Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by “A Taste Of Soul,” which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall’s lecture “Has African American Literature Really Ended?” on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business’ H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring “Real. Soulful. Music” to the Pew Campus’ Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled “1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice.”
“We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated,” Springer said. “She was about 19 or 20 when she did it — similar to a students’ age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn’t like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin.”
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
“They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn’t know the impact that it would have for generations to come,” Springer said. “To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she’s learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�— someone who was there and in the middle of it — how does she relate that to what’s happening today.”
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
“We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month),” Springer said, holding up a pin that read ‘Every Month Is Black History Month.’ “It should be all of the time.”
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The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of "Rio" at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results -- 14,000 to 1 in favor.
"There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused," Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
"The audience is supposed to say 'ooh'," Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. "I'm so proud."
In between classic '80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature 'magic water trick,' which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
"I can't say they're the best audience I've ever had," Ammerman said, "But they're, like, the top five. They're fantastic."
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
"I would come back here every day and do shows," he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU's Sibs and Kids weekend.
"We really emphasize the hands-on aspect," said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. "Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference."
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[10] => This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun.
The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of "Rio" at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results -- 14,000 to 1 in favor.
"There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused," Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
"The audience is supposed to say 'ooh'," Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. "I'm so proud."
In between classic '80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature 'magic water trick,' which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
"I can't say they're the best audience I've ever had," Ammerman said, "But they're, like, the top five. They're fantastic."
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
"I would come back here every day and do shows," he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU's Sibs and Kids weekend.
"We really emphasize the hands-on aspect," said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. "Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference."
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of “Rio” at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results — 14,000 to 1 in favor.
“There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused,” Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
“The audience is supposed to say ‘ooh’,” Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. “I’m so proud.”
In between classic ’80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature ‘magic water trick,’ which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
“I can’t say they’re the best audience I’ve ever had,” Ammerman said, “But they’re, like, the top five. They’re fantastic.”
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
“I would come back here every day and do shows,” he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU’s Sibs and Kids weekend.
“We really emphasize the hands-on aspect,” said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. “Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference.”
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[11] => This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun.
The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of “Rio” at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results — 14,000 to 1 in favor.
“There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused,” Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
“The audience is supposed to say ‘ooh’,” Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. “I’m so proud.”
In between classic ’80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature ‘magic water trick,’ which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
“I can’t say they’re the best audience I’ve ever had,” Ammerman said, “But they’re, like, the top five. They’re fantastic.”
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
“I would come back here every day and do shows,” he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU’s Sibs and Kids weekend.
“We really emphasize the hands-on aspect,” said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. “Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference.”
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men's basketball team had the chance to keep their rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
[6] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men's basketball team had the chance to keep their rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
[__article_abstract_formatted] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team had the chance to keep their rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
[7] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team had the chance to keep their rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
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[__article_copy] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men's basketball team had the chance to keep its rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
"We started a little slow, and weren't real sharp early," said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. "We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing ... Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris."
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
"I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made," said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. "We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times."
Also hurting the Lakers' offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell's absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
"We've got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble ... We're trying different things," Wesley said. "Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets."
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
"We didn't do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half," Wesley said. "He's a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball."
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
"Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical," Przydzial said. "When Nick (Waddell) isn't in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn't there and everyone wasn't stepping up to the challenge."
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers' comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
"If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there," he said. "At this time of the year, anything can happen. We're not getting down on ourselves, we're not falling apart -- we're still in this."
sports@lanthorn.com
[10] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men's basketball team had the chance to keep its rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
"We started a little slow, and weren't real sharp early," said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. "We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing ... Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris."
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
"I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made," said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. "We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times."
Also hurting the Lakers' offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell's absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
"We've got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble ... We're trying different things," Wesley said. "Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets."
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
"We didn't do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half," Wesley said. "He's a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball."
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
"Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical," Przydzial said. "When Nick (Waddell) isn't in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn't there and everyone wasn't stepping up to the challenge."
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers' comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
"If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there," he said. "At this time of the year, anything can happen. We're not getting down on ourselves, we're not falling apart -- we're still in this."
sports@lanthorn.com
[__article_copy_formatted] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team had the chance to keep its rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
“We started a little slow, and weren’t real sharp early,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. “We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing … Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris.”
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
“I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made,” said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. “We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times.”
Also hurting the Lakers’ offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell’s absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
“We’ve got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble … We’re trying different things,” Wesley said. “Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets.”
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
“We didn’t do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half,” Wesley said. “He’s a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball.”
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
“Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical,” Przydzial said. “When Nick (Waddell) isn’t in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn’t there and everyone wasn’t stepping up to the challenge.”
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers’ comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
“If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there,” he said. “At this time of the year, anything can happen. We’re not getting down on ourselves, we’re not falling apart — we’re still in this.”
sports@lanthorn.com
[11] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team had the chance to keep its rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
“We started a little slow, and weren’t real sharp early,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. “We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing … Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris.”
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
“I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made,” said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. “We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times.”
Also hurting the Lakers’ offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell’s absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
“We’ve got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble … We’re trying different things,” Wesley said. “Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets.”
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
“We didn’t do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half,” Wesley said. “He’s a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball.”
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
“Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical,” Przydzial said. “When Nick (Waddell) isn’t in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn’t there and everyone wasn’t stepping up to the challenge.”
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers’ comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
“If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there,” he said. “At this time of the year, anything can happen. We’re not getting down on ourselves, we’re not falling apart — we’re still in this.”
sports@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. to address the four male students taken to Spectrum Butterworth hospital last night after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students' behavior as unusual.
[6] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. to address the four male students taken to Spectrum Butterworth hospital last night after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students' behavior as unusual.
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[__article_copy] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students' behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still "unknown narcotics" at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
_managingeditor@lanthorn.com_
[10] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students' behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still "unknown narcotics" at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
_managingeditor@lanthorn.com_
[__article_copy_formatted] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students’ behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still “unknown narcotics” at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
[11] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students’ behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still “unknown narcotics” at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
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[7] => At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.
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[__article_copy] => At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.
The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
_Completing probation_
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow... I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them... Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
_Life beyond probation_
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have... I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
clane@lanthorn.com
[10] => At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.
The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
_Completing probation_
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow... I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them... Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
_Life beyond probation_
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have... I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
clane@lanthorn.com
[__article_copy_formatted] => At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.
The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
Completing probation
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow… I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them… Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
Life beyond probation
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have… I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
clane@lanthorn.com
[11] => At first glance, it would seem that a legal rehabilitation system first pioneered by Boston boot maker John Augustus in the mid-1800s would have little impact on the modern college student’s life. But for the approximately 100 Grand Valley State University students presently on probation, the system requires many life changes, and for the increasing number of students who violate probation, some tough decisions, too.
The number of GVSU students on probation constantly fluctuates, but Grand Valley Police Department Officer Jeff Stoll, who executes the required drug and alcohol tests for students on probation, said GVPD’s list currently sits at just over 100 students. The list usually has between 80 and 130 students on it, with the number decreasing during the summer months.
However, this list only reflects the number of students on probation that the university is aware of. Most of GVSU’s probationers are serving probation through the Ottawa County Court system, but if a court puts a student on probation from a different part of the state, the student is not required to disclose that information to the university unless specifically asked or their probation officer requires it.
Stoll said the number of violators thataware of has increased over the past two years from 32 violations in the 2009-10 calendar year to 42 in 2010-11. If a student violates probation under a different jurisdiction, GVSU may not be notified.
“Unfortunately we’re still seeing a high level of violators,” Stoll said. “I think sometimes students don’t recognize the seriousness of engaging in activities that the probation office has told them they cannot do.”
Stoll said the number of violations seems likely to rise for the near future, although he added the recent increase may be at least partially attributed to increased dissemination of information by the probation office, making it easier to identify the number of students on probation and assist in monitoring them.
Completing probation
In order to successfully complete probation, a probationer must adhere to a set of behavioral guidelines or risk further penalties, up to and including jail time.
Stoll said that for GVSU students, the most common condition of probation is abstaining from use of drugs or alcohol. Depending on the conditions set by the student’s probation officer, students may be subject to random testing at their residence, daily tests at the DPS office and/or random searches, depending on the circumstances in their specific case. When to conduct a random test is determined by the probation officer and Stoll said he is “essentially just the executor” of the test once he receives notification from the probation officer.
Addictions specialist Mike Gillen, who worked as a federal probation officer from 1974 to 2002 prior to his current
job at the GVSU Counseling Center, said some probationers get a “false sense of security” about testing by thinking it is routine, but all probationers have the potential to be tested at anytime.
“A probation officer has the latitude where let’s say I test today and I pass,” Gillen explained. “They can test again tomorrow… I stress with them the importance of not using when they’re on probation.”
If a student tests positive or misses a required test, their probation officer is notified and then files a petition with the court. Consequences for violations are at the judge’s discretion and while the burden of proof differs from a criminal trial, the officer still must present evidence in support of the violation petition.
Gillen also stressed the importance of taking probation seriously and recognizing the potential long-term consequences of violating, including not only criminal penalties but also an impact on students’ job searches after college.
He said he tries to show students the consequences of violating in hopes that they won’t have to face them firsthand.
“Follow these conditions,” he said. “Even if they think they’re unfair, follow them… Some students, it (probation) wakes them up and some students, they just don’t get it yet. Not that they’re bad people, but it just hasn’t registered
yet.”
Life beyond probation
Gillen said probation was designed not as a punishment, but as “a grant of trust by the court” to keep people who are unlikely to re-offend out of jail. He said that while most students on probation just need help “making mature decisions” and learning how to improve some of their habits and behaviors, he has also witnessed several students
suffering from serious addiction problems whose lives were changed by probation.
“I have seen this actually save lives and save a small percentage of students from their addiction,” he said. “Believe me, I have… I actually know students who have gone back and thanked the court.”
Eric Klingensmith, who handles the “educational piece” of the probation process as director of Marijuana and Alcohol Campus Education Services (MACES), said supportive friends and roommates who are willing to change their behaviors and drinking habits to help a probationer, coupled with a probationer’s “genuine desire to change,” are often crucial factors in a student’s ability to successfully complete probation.
Klingensmith added some students do not fully understand what they’re getting into when they are put on probation or apply for a diversion program. He encouraged students to talk to a counselor if they would like to go over the conditions of their probation or attend 12-step meetings if they are struggling to stop using. A minimum of two meetings are held 365 days a year for students.
“(The meetings are) on campus so students don’t have to drive anywhere,” Klingensmith said. “Many students do lose their license (as part of probation).”
One of the meetings’ goals is to help students determine why they are drawn to using substances and how to develop healthier coping methods to avoid continued usage. Gillen said many students who complete probation
have found ways to “stay busy in a positive way” with academics, jobs or extracurricular activities.
“If students can identify with something in college and get involved with an activity or a group and get a sense of identity beyond maybe the partying, they’ll succeed,” he said. “These students aren’t criminals. They just have to get it that if they’re on probation, they have to cease that behavior that got them on probation.”
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[__article_copy] => Grand Valley State University’s student organization Peace M.E.ans brought its advocacy and awareness efforts to campus on Wednesday with speaker and activist Norman Finkelstein, who spoke about his involvement in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict that has been ongoing for the past 95 years.
"There's an element of sheer lunacy," Finkelstein said. "It just goes on and on and on." Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein's involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
"You're young, you're Jewish, you're liberal, you're idealistic, you don't want to come into a situation like this defend it," Finkelstein said. "You don't."
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
"They don't have a choice of being bored and moving on," he said. "Why should I?"
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea -- one calling the solution a "lousy loaf of bread" -- Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
"The victory is also the start of victory," Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said -- instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
"Let's remove it from the pages of current events," he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let's put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book."
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[10] => Grand Valley State University’s student organization Peace M.E.ans brought its advocacy and awareness efforts to campus on Wednesday with speaker and activist Norman Finkelstein, who spoke about his involvement in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict that has been ongoing for the past 95 years.
"There's an element of sheer lunacy," Finkelstein said. "It just goes on and on and on." Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein's involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
"You're young, you're Jewish, you're liberal, you're idealistic, you don't want to come into a situation like this defend it," Finkelstein said. "You don't."
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
"They don't have a choice of being bored and moving on," he said. "Why should I?"
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea -- one calling the solution a "lousy loaf of bread" -- Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
"The victory is also the start of victory," Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said -- instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
"Let's remove it from the pages of current events," he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let's put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book."
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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“There’s an element of sheer lunacy,” Finkelstein said. “It just goes on and on and on.” Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein’s involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
“You’re young, you’re Jewish, you’re liberal, you’re idealistic, you don’t want to come into a situation like this defend it,” Finkelstein said. “You don’t.”
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
“They don’t have a choice of being bored and moving on,” he said. “Why should I?”
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea — one calling the solution a “lousy loaf of bread” — Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
“The victory is also the start of victory,” Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said — instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
“Let’s remove it from the pages of current events,” he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let’s put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book.”
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[11] => Grand Valley State University’s student organization Peace M.E.ans brought its advocacy and awareness efforts to campus on Wednesday with speaker and activist Norman Finkelstein, who spoke about his involvement in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict that has been ongoing for the past 95 years.
“There’s an element of sheer lunacy,” Finkelstein said. “It just goes on and on and on.” Elizabeth Kuchenmeister, president of the group, said Peace M.E.ans is geared at raising awareness about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict overseas and believes peace is possible through education and open discussion.
Finkelstein’s involvement in the conflict arose from the Lebanese-Israeli war in 1982. He said he was disgusted with the treatment of the Lebanese and decided to take action.
“You’re young, you’re Jewish, you’re liberal, you’re idealistic, you don’t want to come into a situation like this defend it,” Finkelstein said. “You don’t.”
Over the past three decades of involvement, Finkelstein said he has come to the conclusion that it is ridiculous for him to leave it alone.
“They don’t have a choice of being bored and moving on,” he said. “Why should I?”
He is slightly more optimistic about the situation these days as public opinion has shifted in favor of Palestine. Finkelstein has passionately worked towards a two-state solution that would allow for Palestine to receive vital pieces of land in exchange for Israel returning to their 1967 borders.
Although some in the crowd dissented to this idea — one calling the solution a “lousy loaf of bread” — Finkelstein said just trying to reach a two-state solution is monumental enough.
“The victory is also the start of victory,” Finkelstein said.
Finkelstein spoke on the misconception of politics and why it has affected the way he has handle the situation.
Politics, to him, is uniting the many against the few in order to achieve victory. This cannot be done by alienating supporters by having a very strict set of demands, he said — instead, the demands should be broad.
Finkelstein said in an annual BBC poll asking what countries affect the world negatively, Israel placed in the bottom four with Pakistan, North Korea and Iran.
“Let’s remove it from the pages of current events,” he said. The Soviet Union was born in 1917, the same year the Palestinian conflict began, and fell in 1991. Let’s put it where it belongs; in the pages of a history book.”
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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[__article_copy] => Coming off their worst stretch of the season, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team members hoped a little home cooking could solve their oft-losing ways.
They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels ... it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
[10] => Coming off their worst stretch of the season, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team members hoped a little home cooking could solve their oft-losing ways.
They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels ... it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
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They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels … it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
[11] => Coming off their worst stretch of the season, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team members hoped a little home cooking could solve their oft-losing ways.
They were out-shot and out-rebounded in the first half on Saturday, but that home-court advantage gave GVSU enough as they took down visiting Lake Superior State University 75-63.
“It’s always good be at home,” said junior forward Tyrone Lee, who, along with his teammates, thanked the GVSU pep band after the game with a shower of high-fives. “You’re comfortable, you don‘t have to be on the road, on the bus, in the hotels … it’s just always good to play in frontof your home crowd.”
In a battle of the Lakers, GVSU (12-9, 8-6 GLIAC) used 13 points off nine turnovers to extend a one-point halftime lead to as much as 20 points in the second half.
Lake Superior State (10-11, 5-8 GLIAC), who beat GVSU 69-57 in their previous matchup, shot only 33.3 percent from the field in the second half. Lake Superior State played the majority of the game without senior guard Kyle Hunt, who played only seven minutes due to the flu. Despite that, GVSU forced the opposition into difficulties throughout the game.
Even with their second leading scorer’s absence, high-scoring Derek Billings scored 28 points, but 16 of those came from the free throw line as Billings’ shot only 5 of 12 from the field.
“Obviously, he‘s one of the top shooting guards in our conference,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley. “He had a lot of our attention, and we just tried to not let him have open shots because he is a deadeye shooter.”
Leading the scoring effort for GVSU were seniors James Thomas and Nick Waddell. Thomas dropped in 18 points and a gamehigh nine rebounds, while Waddell scored six of his 11 points in the second half.
“Nick has continued to be aggressive. As long as he stays out of foul trouble, he‘s usually an effective player,” Wesley said. “He’s had three good games in a row, really, I think his focus is a little bit better — I think he was putting too much pressure on himself.”
Waddell’s play, as well as that of freshman Ryan Sabin and junior Tyrone Lee, were a big part of GVSU’s success this week. Prior to Saturday’s game, the trio led GVSU to a 75-56 victory over Saginaw Valley State University on Thursday.
Waddell put together a career night against the Cardinals, scoring 26 points on 11-of-12 shooting, while also grabbing 10 rebounds. Lee grabbed seven rebounds on Thursday and added seven more to that total on Saturday.
Along with Waddell, the play of Sabin, who was recently taken out of the starting lineup, has helped to spark the offense. The freshman guard added 14 points in the first half against Saginaw Valley State, finishing with 18, and continued his strong play on Saturday, scoring 10 points while grabbing five rebounds.
“With experience, you obviously get better, but coach has been encouraging me to get to the hole more, which has helped me to get to the line a little,” Sabin said. “It’s kind of clicking for me.”
The Lakers will return to the court Thursday when they take on the GLIAC’s leading scorer Evan Yates and Ashland University at 8 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena.
sports@lanthorn.com
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[__article_headline] => College education, happiness level are related, study says
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[__article_abstract] => Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
[6] => Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
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[__article_copy] => In a perfect world, college equals success, success equals money and money equals happiness.
Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can "open doors."
"I think having an education improves the quality of your life," Merkle said. "Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier."
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor's degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor's degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate's degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor's degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
"The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life," Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people's worries when searching for opportunities in life.
"People who don't pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living," Merkle said. "The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community."
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
"There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate," Merkle said. "That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good."
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
"(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing," he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
[10] => In a perfect world, college equals success, success equals money and money equals happiness.
Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor's degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can "open doors."
"I think having an education improves the quality of your life," Merkle said. "Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier."
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor's degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor's degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate's degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor's degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
"The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life," Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people's worries when searching for opportunities in life.
"People who don't pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living," Merkle said. "The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community."
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
"There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate," Merkle said. "That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good."
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
"(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing," he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
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Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor’s degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can “open doors.”
“I think having an education improves the quality of your life,” Merkle said. “Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier.”
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor’s degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor’s degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate’s degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor’s degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
“The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life,” Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people’s worries when searching for opportunities in life.
“People who don’t pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living,” Merkle said. “The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community.”
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
“There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate,” Merkle said. “That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good.”
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
“(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing,” he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
[11] => In a perfect world, college equals success, success equals money and money equals happiness.
Statistics from the Pew Research Center and the University of Virginia show correlations between happiness and a college education. An article analyzing the statistics from the Kalamazoo Gazette reported that people who were happy were more likely to have at least a bachelor’s degree than those who did not.
Bart Merkle, dean of students at Grand Valley State University, said much can be gained from a college education, specifically personal and professional growth and tools that can “open doors.”
“I think having an education improves the quality of your life,” Merkle said. “Any time you can improve the quality of your life you are going to be happier and more content, which then often translates into better relationships and having fun which translates into being happier.”
Many other studies have found correlations between money and happiness, but not happiness and a college degree. However, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. median income goes up steadily with the attainment of a college education. The U.S. median income in 2010 for high school graduates was $626 a week, compared to $1,038 for those with a bachelor’s degree.
Psychology professor Lawrence Burns said there are often multiple variables involved when looking at statistics and the purported correlations between them. He said one may be jumping to conclusions by stating that receiving a college education will make a person happy because factors can contribute to happiness, including personality type, lifestyle, earning potential and the type of degree earned.
Despite the fact that many variables may play a role in the determination of happiness, Burns said he strongly believes one of the most important predictors is a college education.
The stability of a college degree can also play a role in determining happiness. According to the Department of Numbers, unemployment among those with a bachelor’s degree was 4.1 percent in December, compared to 7.7 percent for those with an associate’s degree or some college, 8.7 percent for those with a high school degree and no college and 13.8 percent for high school dropouts.
If earning potential is certainly a factor in happiness, those with a bachelor’s degree have less to worry about than those without college experience.
“The values of a liberal education are often associated with a richer, more fulfilling life,” Burns said.
Merkle agreed that a college degree can ease people’s worries when searching for opportunities in life.
“People who don’t pursue a college education are at a competitive disadvantage to find opportunities they can plug into to make a living,” Merkle said. “The need for more education and skills to do work in this more technologically advanced economy that we live in has never been more prevalent than it is today. I believe education is fundamental. It is the door to opportunities and experiences that enable people to be civically engaged in a broader community.”
Although many concur that education is a valuable tool in life, and correlations appear to exist between happiness and a higher education, many people cannot afford to attend college.
“There is a real financial cost to an education and unfortunately over the last 25 to 30 years that cost has continued to increase and sometimes at an alarming rate,” Merkle said. “That is an erosion of the philosophy of education being a public good.”
Despite both the difficulty of pursuing a college degree and the correlations that exist between a degree and happiness, Merkle said education helps unlock human potential.
“(Education) helps people to understand that they are capable to do the things they want to do and that is freeing,” he said.
kforce@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
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[__article_copy] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
sports@lanthorn.com
[10] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
sports@lanthorn.com
[__article_copy_formatted] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
sports@lanthorn.com
[11] => Transfer students a year ago, senior men’s basketball players James Thomas and Nick Waddell came to Grand Valley State University knowing one thing: basketball.
That is, until they met each other. Since that arrival, the duo’s friendship has strengthened on the court and off.
You’ll notice them around campus, likely because Thomas is a 6-foot-2, 180-pound guard while Waddell is a big man in every sense of the word, standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 262 pounds.
“(Nick’s) kind of the first person I met when I got here, he came in the same time I did, so we went through the same things at the same time,” Thomas said. “Just last year, going through all the stuff we went through, made our friendship stronger. We both love basketball and we have the same plans after college to continue playing overseas, so we have the same dream.”
While both have similar plans after college, their paths to GVSU were polar opposites after high school.
Waddell, originally from Chicago, had a movement-filled career prior to GVSU. After beginning his college career at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill., Waddell played a season of basketball and transferred to New Mexico Junior College before finally arriving at GVSU last season.
“Obviously he’s kind of bigger than everyone else,” said Thomas, who lived with Waddell last year and during the summer this year. “I think him just playing our center position is just kind of sets him apart from everyone — and me. I see us as the inside and outside of our team.”
That inside-out combo has become the Lakers’ biggest strength this season. Both have been named GLIAC Player of the Week this season, and with his move to the bench Waddell has been able to spark the team’s sometimes-struggling
offense.
“It just shows his work ethic and how much he dedicated to winning and improving is individual skills,” said Thomas, who has averaged 14.7 points per game this season. “He’s a hard worker, and I think that shows how much hard work he’s put into it.”
That hard work has been reflected in Waddell’s summer. The big man dropped 30 pounds this off-season, in part because of the work he put in working with Thomas this summer.
“Losing weight was a big thing for me, but it also helped me and my health,” said Waddell, who has averaged 10.5 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this season. “(JT) just works harder than the next person, and that helped me over the summer. Every time he went to the gym I’d go with him, and that helped me to lose the weight.”
Thomas on the other hand, has had a more direct route to GVSU. After playing locally at Grand Rapids Christian High School, Thomas played two seasons at Grand Rapids Community College.
While there, Thomas landed on the NJCAA Second Team All-American team.
Whether it be assisting Waddell’s summer work, or improving his own game, Thomas has shown a work ethic that’s admired by both Waddell and GVSU head coach Ric Wesley.
“He has a very good work ethic, and he’s a very physically gifted player,” Wesley said. “He just has lots of energy
lots of drive. He really helps set a standard in terms of effort in practice.”
With a final stretch of the season to go, it’s unknown what the duo and team can accomplish, but Wesley said the duo has gone through the same issues and gotten assimilated to college together.
“When you come in you need a friend,” he said. “They’ve got a nice chemistry and bond between them. Hopefully that’s something that will last long after Grand Valley.”
sports@lanthorn.com
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[__article_copy] => The locally-made documentary film "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream" by Grand Valley State University's Jim Schaub will be aired Sunday on PBS at 8 p.m.
Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
"It's a fantastic story, and it's one that has never been told before," Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim's interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
"We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this," Jim said. "So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did."
"Up from the Bottoms" has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
"It's quite a prestigious festival," Jim said. "They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000."
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
"There really are no other films like it," Jim said. "It's unique."
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
"One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened," Jim said. "He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It's heavy stuff."
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis' parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
"I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed," Mathis said. "They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was."
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
"Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing," Rod said. "She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did."
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
"Stay true to yourself," Mathis said. "Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable."
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
[10] => The locally-made documentary film "Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream" by Grand Valley State University's Jim Schaub will be aired Sunday on PBS at 8 p.m.
Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
"It's a fantastic story, and it's one that has never been told before," Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim's interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
"We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this," Jim said. "So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did."
"Up from the Bottoms" has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
"It's quite a prestigious festival," Jim said. "They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000."
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
"There really are no other films like it," Jim said. "It's unique."
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
"One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened," Jim said. "He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It's heavy stuff."
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis' parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
"I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed," Mathis said. "They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was."
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
"Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing," Rod said. "She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did."
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
"Stay true to yourself," Mathis said. "Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable."
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
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Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
“It’s a fantastic story, and it’s one that has never been told before,” Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim’s interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
“We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this,” Jim said. “So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did.”
“Up from the Bottoms” has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
“It’s quite a prestigious festival,” Jim said. “They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000.”
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
“There really are no other films like it,” Jim said. “It’s unique.”
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
“One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened,” Jim said. “He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It’s heavy stuff.”
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis’ parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
“I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed,” Mathis said. “They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was.”
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
“Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing,” Rod said. “She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did.”
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
“Stay true to yourself,” Mathis said. “Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable.”
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
[11] => The locally-made documentary film “Up From the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream” by Grand Valley State University’s Jim Schaub will be aired Sunday on PBS at 8 p.m.
Schaub, a GVSU adjunct professor and technician for the School of Communications, co-produced the film with his brother Rod Schaub. Including the time spent fundraising and receiving grants, the production took two years from start to finish, Jim said.
“It’s a fantastic story, and it’s one that has never been told before,” Rod said.
The film tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North, which started during World War II. Due to the numerous factories in the North, there were more opportunities and better pay than in the South at the time.
Jim’s interest in filmmaking began when he was managing video store chains like Blockbuster and Family Video.
“We would get the worst movies in there and I would always find myself thinking (that) I could do a much better job than this,” Jim said. “So I started playing around with editing. One day my mom suggested I go back to school for film, so I did.”
“Up from the Bottoms” has won five awards since its premiere at the Rhode Island International Film Festival in 2009.
“It’s quite a prestigious festival,” Jim said. “They only accept about 300 films out of 4,000.”
The film has since been seen in 19 different film festivals, including one in Berlin. Now universities around the country have purchased it to use in classes.
“There really are no other films like it,” Jim said. “It’s unique.”
Jim wore many hats in the production, serving as the co-producer, director, co-writer and co-editor. He also scouted locations and hired crew. He said one of the hardest aspects about making this film were the interviews.
“One 94-year-old gentleman refused to talk to us at first because he was still afraid to speak up about what happened,” Jim said. “He was afraid people would come after him. His whole life he has lived in fear. It’s heavy stuff.”
Cinematographer Darius Mathis said that it was eye-opening to hear the similarity in the experiences of the people he interviewed and the stories his family shared with him in his youth, as both Mathis’ parents were from the South. Mathis graduated from GVSU in 1994 with a degree in film and video production.
“I was surprised by the connection that I felt with the people we interviewed,” Mathis said. “They walked into the interview as strangers but by the time they left, I had a better understanding of who they were and who I was.”
For Rod, he said one of the most exciting aspects of making this film was working with Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson.
“Going into a recording studio with her and being able to give her direction was amazing,” Rod said. “She was a total professional, and she came prepared. She knew the movie almost as good as we did.”
Jim, Rod and Mathis all offered advice for aspiring filmmakers as well.
“Stay true to yourself,” Mathis said. “Keep shooting. Keep challenging yourself. Never get too comfortable.”
ledtkeb@lanthorn.com
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[__article_copy] => Grand Valley State University will continue the tradition of celebration with the start of February’s Black History Month, scheduling an event every week to commemorate the history of African Americans’ struggle for civil rights.
"I'm happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012," said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. "I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general."
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with "Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports", which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men's 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World."
"Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he'll talk about what's happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos' perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian," Springer said. "To know that many, many years later that he's still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he's not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics."
New to this year's schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
"Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that's what it's all about," Springer said. "Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow."
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU's Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center's Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by "A Taste Of Soul," which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall's lecture "Has African American Literature Really Ended?" on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business' H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring "Real. Soulful. Music" to the Pew Campus' Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled "1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice."
"We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated," Springer said. "She was about 19 or 20 when she did it -- similar to a students' age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn't like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin."
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
"They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn't know the impact that it would have for generations to come," Springer said. "To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she's learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�-- someone who was there and in the middle of it -- how does she relate that to what's happening today."
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
"We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month)," Springer said, holding up a pin that read 'Every Month Is Black History Month.' "It should be all of the time."
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
[10] => Grand Valley State University will continue the tradition of celebration with the start of February’s Black History Month, scheduling an event every week to commemorate the history of African Americans’ struggle for civil rights.
"I'm happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012," said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. "I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general."
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with "Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports", which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men's 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, "The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World."
"Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he'll talk about what's happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos' perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian," Springer said. "To know that many, many years later that he's still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he's not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics."
New to this year's schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
"Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that's what it's all about," Springer said. "Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow."
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU's Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center's Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by "A Taste Of Soul," which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall's lecture "Has African American Literature Really Ended?" on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business' H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring "Real. Soulful. Music" to the Pew Campus' Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled "1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice."
"We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated," Springer said. "She was about 19 or 20 when she did it -- similar to a students' age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn't like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin."
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
"They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn't know the impact that it would have for generations to come," Springer said. "To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she's learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�-- someone who was there and in the middle of it -- how does she relate that to what's happening today."
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
"We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month)," Springer said, holding up a pin that read 'Every Month Is Black History Month.' "It should be all of the time."
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
[__article_copy_formatted] => Grand Valley State University will continue the tradition of celebration with the start of February’s Black History Month, scheduling an event every week to commemorate the history of African Americans’ struggle for civil rights.
“I’m happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012,” said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general.”
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with “Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports”, which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men’s 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, “The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.”
“Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he’ll talk about what’s happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos’ perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian,” Springer said. “To know that many, many years later that he’s still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he’s not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics.”
New to this year’s schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
“Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that’s what it’s all about,” Springer said. “Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow.”
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU’s Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by “A Taste Of Soul,” which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall’s lecture “Has African American Literature Really Ended?” on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business’ H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring “Real. Soulful. Music” to the Pew Campus’ Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled “1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice.”
“We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated,” Springer said. “She was about 19 or 20 when she did it — similar to a students’ age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn’t like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin.”
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
“They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn’t know the impact that it would have for generations to come,” Springer said. “To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she’s learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�— someone who was there and in the middle of it — how does she relate that to what’s happening today.”
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
“We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month),” Springer said, holding up a pin that read ‘Every Month Is Black History Month.’ “It should be all of the time.”
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
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“I’m happy for what we have featured for Black History Month 2012,” said Bobby Springer, assistant director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. “I think we have some educational pieces on here as well where people we be able to learn and grow regarding what has happened over time regarding black, African American people in general.”
The month of events will kick off on Feb. 2 with “Not Just a Game: Politics and Power in American Sports”, which will feature former Olympian John Carlos, who was banned from the Olympic Games following his bronze medal-win for men’s 200-meter race in the 1968 Olympics. Carlos, along with gold medal winner and teammate Tommie Smith, stood on the Olympic stage with Black Power-fists raised to the sky as a public display of Black Power and human rights.
Along with Carlos, renowned sportswriter Dave Zirin will show segments of his documentary. The two men will discuss their book, “The John Carlos Story: The Sports Moment That Changed the World.”
“Sports cuts across all of the different races, so he’ll talk about what’s happening in sports, especially from Dr. John Carlos’ perspective and some of the things that he went through as an Olympian,” Springer said. “To know that many, many years later that he’s still banned from the Olympics because of what he believed in. He thought that it was very important for him to make a stand and because of that he’s not allowed to participate, in any fashion, in the Olympics.”
New to this year’s schedule of events is the Feb. 11 service learning trip to Guiding Light Mission in Grand Rapids and the Mel Trotter Ministries in Jenison, led by a team of GVSU students, faculty and staff.
“Dr. Sherry Johnson, thought it was important to include that service piece because, you know, that’s what it’s all about,” Springer said. “Giving back, educating, letting people see other phases of life so we can all learn and grow.”
Students who want to be involved in the trip can sign up through the GVSU’s Community Service Learning Center. Spaces are limited.
GVSU will host the Positive Black Women Annual Poetry Jam on Feb. 14 in the Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room, followed later that week on Feb. 17 by “A Taste Of Soul,” which will offer students the opportunity to try and learn about African American soul food traditions.
GVSU professors will offer their own insight on Black History Month, beginning with assistant professor of philosophy Dwayne Tunstall’s lecture “Has African American Literature Really Ended?” on Feb. 22, followed by Dean of Seidman College of Business’ H. James Williams on Feb. 23.
On Feb. 24, West Michigan-based soulful R&B, blues and jazz band SOULTRY Entertainment will bring “Real. Soulful. Music” to the Pew Campus’ Loosemore Auditorium for a performance.
The week will wrap up with a talk by Diane Nash, legendary member of the civil rights group The Freedom Riders. Nash will give a presentation on Feb. 28 titled “1961, The Freedom Riders and Our Struggle for Racial Justice.”
“We end it with someone from the Freedom Riders, someone who participated,” Springer said. “She was about 19 or 20 when she did it — similar to a students’ age. So imagine your age in this really ugly time, you know, where people just didn’t like you because of how you looked, the color of your skin.”
Nash became involved in the nonviolent movement in 1959 as a student studying at Fisk University. In 1960, she began chairperson of the students sit in movement in Nashville. In 1961, Nash went on to make history with the coordinating of the Freedom Ride from Birmingham, Ala. to Jackson, Miss.
“They just knew it was the right thing to do, but didn’t know the impact that it would have for generations to come,” Springer said. “To have her (Diane Nash) on our campus to share with us what that moment was like, as well, and what she’s learned over the years and how does she think things are today. Have we made great progress? I think we have, but in her eyes ¬�¬�— someone who was there and in the middle of it — how does she relate that to what’s happening today.”
All events aside, Springer said Black History Month reaches beyond just the month of February.
“We celebrate it, we have the month of February that we celebrate, but every month should be (Black History Month),” Springer said, holding up a pin that read ‘Every Month Is Black History Month.’ “It should be all of the time.”
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun.
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[__article_copy] => This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun.
The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of "Rio" at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results -- 14,000 to 1 in favor.
"There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused," Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
"The audience is supposed to say 'ooh'," Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. "I'm so proud."
In between classic '80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature 'magic water trick,' which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
"I can't say they're the best audience I've ever had," Ammerman said, "But they're, like, the top five. They're fantastic."
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
"I would come back here every day and do shows," he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU's Sibs and Kids weekend.
"We really emphasize the hands-on aspect," said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. "Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference."
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[10] => This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun.
The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of "Rio" at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results -- 14,000 to 1 in favor.
"There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused," Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
"The audience is supposed to say 'ooh'," Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. "I'm so proud."
In between classic '80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature 'magic water trick,' which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
"I can't say they're the best audience I've ever had," Ammerman said, "But they're, like, the top five. They're fantastic."
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
"I would come back here every day and do shows," he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU's Sibs and Kids weekend.
"We really emphasize the hands-on aspect," said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. "Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference."
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[__article_copy_formatted] => This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun.
The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of “Rio” at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results — 14,000 to 1 in favor.
“There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused,” Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
“The audience is supposed to say ‘ooh’,” Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. “I’m so proud.”
In between classic ’80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature ‘magic water trick,’ which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
“I can’t say they’re the best audience I’ve ever had,” Ammerman said, “But they’re, like, the top five. They’re fantastic.”
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
“I would come back here every day and do shows,” he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU’s Sibs and Kids weekend.
“We really emphasize the hands-on aspect,” said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. “Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference.”
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
[11] => This year’s carnival-themed Sibs and Kids Weekend, a Grand Valley State University tradition, brought on plenty of games, cotton candy and, of course, fun.
The weekend started Friday night with games, laser tag and a showing of “Rio” at the Kirkhof Center movie theatre.
Events Saturday began with more games and an inflatable bouncing house. After lunch, kids were able to choose between climbing at the Fieldhouse and numerous activities in Kirkhof.
Events included comedian Rusty Ammerman presenting in the Grand River Room, who began his act with a survey of how many kids liked magic. The results — 14,000 to 1 in favor.
“There are certain people in the universe that have a difficult time distinguishing between experiencing the mystery of magic and simply being confused,” Ammerman said.
He began his act with a few card tricks and proceeded to pull out a coloring book. The audience was unsure of his trick.
“The audience is supposed to say ‘ooh’,” Ammerman said. The audience soon complied and Ammerman wiped away a tear. “I’m so proud.”
In between classic ’80s songs, he performed a few more card tricks and his signature ‘magic water trick,’ which involved him taking a drink of water out of his bottle.
“I can’t say they’re the best audience I’ve ever had,” Ammerman said, “But they’re, like, the top five. They’re fantastic.”
Ammerman hopes that he will be invited back for future Sibs and Kids weekends at GVSU.
“I would come back here every day and do shows,” he said.
Not only were the kids offered free reign to have fun, but educational programs were included in Sibs and Kids weekend, as well.
One of the many Kirkhof activities included Herps Alive, an organization that brought in reptiles for kids to see and hold.
The reptiles present included boas, lizards and turtles. Herps Alive travels the country promoting conservation and proper handling of reptiles.
This was their third time coming to GVSU’s Sibs and Kids weekend.
“We really emphasize the hands-on aspect,” said Keith Gisser, the Herps Alive presenter. “Actually holding the animal as opposed to just watching one on TV makes a difference.”
Cotton candy, snow cones and henna tattoos were provided throughout the day.
Tickets were awarded to winners of Wii and carnival games, which could be cashed in for different prizes available at Kirkhof.
The events concluded at the YMCA downtown, where GVSU students and their siblings could use the facilities for free, including the swimming pool, basketball courts, climbing wall and much more.
There were snacks and pizza provided as well.
jcampbell@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men's basketball team had the chance to keep their rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
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[__article_copy] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men's basketball team had the chance to keep its rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
"We started a little slow, and weren't real sharp early," said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. "We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing ... Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris."
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
"I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made," said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. "We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times."
Also hurting the Lakers' offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell's absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
"We've got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble ... We're trying different things," Wesley said. "Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets."
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
"We didn't do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half," Wesley said. "He's a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball."
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
"Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical," Przydzial said. "When Nick (Waddell) isn't in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn't there and everyone wasn't stepping up to the challenge."
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers' comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
"If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there," he said. "At this time of the year, anything can happen. We're not getting down on ourselves, we're not falling apart -- we're still in this."
sports@lanthorn.com
[10] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men's basketball team had the chance to keep its rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
"We started a little slow, and weren't real sharp early," said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. "We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing ... Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris."
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
"I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made," said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. "We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times."
Also hurting the Lakers' offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell's absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
"We've got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble ... We're trying different things," Wesley said. "Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets."
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
"We didn't do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half," Wesley said. "He's a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball."
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
"Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical," Przydzial said. "When Nick (Waddell) isn't in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn't there and everyone wasn't stepping up to the challenge."
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers' comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
"If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there," he said. "At this time of the year, anything can happen. We're not getting down on ourselves, we're not falling apart -- we're still in this."
sports@lanthorn.com
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That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
“We started a little slow, and weren’t real sharp early,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. “We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing … Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris.”
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
“I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made,” said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. “We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times.”
Also hurting the Lakers’ offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell’s absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
“We’ve got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble … We’re trying different things,” Wesley said. “Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets.”
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
“We didn’t do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half,” Wesley said. “He’s a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball.”
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
“Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical,” Przydzial said. “When Nick (Waddell) isn’t in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn’t there and everyone wasn’t stepping up to the challenge.”
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers’ comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
“If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there,” he said. “At this time of the year, anything can happen. We’re not getting down on ourselves, we’re not falling apart — we’re still in this.”
sports@lanthorn.com
[11] => Coming off its biggest win of the season against Michigan Technological University last weekend, the Grand Valley State University men’s basketball team had the chance to keep its rediscovered winning ways rolling with at rival Ferris State University on Saturday.
That rediscovery was stifled by an early 14-to-4 deficit and a season-high 16 turnovers, hurting the Lakers (10-8, 6-6 GLIAC) in their 65-57 loss to the Bulldogs (11-7, 8-3 GLIAC).
“We started a little slow, and weren’t real sharp early,” said GVSU head coach Ric Wesley, whose team beat Ferris State by one Breland Hogan buzzer beater last season. “We had way too many turnovers, some of them were us going a little too fast, us being jittery or not processing what the defense is doing … Many of our guys have never been in that kind of atmosphere versus Ferris.”
That atmosphere was hostile from the start, as Ferris State jumped out to an early 10-point lead in the first half, holding the Lakers to just four points in the first eight minutes of the game.
“I believe it was all on us, we tried to make a few plays where there was no play to be made,” said junior guard Hogan, who led the Lakers with 13 points and eight rebounds. “We caught ourselves trying to hit the home run every time when we could have just made the extra pass every few times.”
Also hurting the Lakers’ offense was the lack of production from senior center Nick Waddell, who was called for two fouls less than a minute into the first half. Waddell’s absence forced senior Mike Przydzial into 19 first-half minutes, and he made the most of the time, scoring eight points in the half.
“We’ve got to find a way to keep (Waddell) out of foul trouble … We’re trying different things,” Wesley said. “Mike had a strong first half, so I thought we were in pretty good shape there, and in the second half Nick came in and had a few baskets.”
Trailing by 11 at the half, the Lakers came out in the second half and mounted a number of rallies midway through, but Ferris State senior guard Deonte Molden served as the rally killer, draining 3-pointers to stunt a pair of GVSU and extend the lead back to double digits.
Leading the way for Ferris State was junior guard Kenny Brown, who scored 14 of his game-high 18 points in the first half.
“We didn’t do a good job on Kenny Brown, their most explosive scorer, he had a really good fist half,” Wesley said. “He’s a guy who can make tough shots, so its not enough to kind of be around him, but you have to do everything you can to keep him from getting the ball.”
Despite the early deficit, something they were on the other side of against Michigan Tech, the Lakers rallied to cut the lead to six points with under a minute to play after a 3-pointer by senior guard James Thomas, who added 13 points and eight rebounds.
“Coach really got on us about our toughness, really challenged us to be tougher and more physical,” Przydzial said. “When Nick (Waddell) isn’t in there everyone needs to up their intensity, and tonight it seemed like it wasn’t there and everyone wasn’t stepping up to the challenge.”
That was as close as GVSU would get, as Ferris State made their free throws down the stretch, ending the Lakers’ comeback attempt.
The team will wrap up their month-long road trip at Cedarville University on Tuesday before returning home on Thursday to face off against Saginaw Valley State University. Ending the road trip with a win Tuesday would help to get momentum, Przydzial said.
“If we get a little momentum going into those (next) four home games we could be right back up there,” he said. “At this time of the year, anything can happen. We’re not getting down on ourselves, we’re not falling apart — we’re still in this.”
sports@lanthorn.com
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[__article_abstract] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. to address the four male students taken to Spectrum Butterworth hospital last night after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students' behavior as unusual.
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[__article_copy] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students' behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still "unknown narcotics" at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
_managingeditor@lanthorn.com_
[10] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students' behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still "unknown narcotics" at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
_managingeditor@lanthorn.com_
[__article_copy_formatted] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students’ behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still “unknown narcotics” at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
[11] => Officials from Grand Valley State University held a press conference today at 1 p.m. on the Allendale Campus to address the four male students that were taken to Spectrum Butterworth in Grand Rapids last night around 7:15 p.m. after public safety responded to a call from a Resident Assistant at Frey Living Center describing the students’ behavior as unusual.
The students were transported to Spectrum Health Hospital and are currently being treated for the use of what Eric Klingensmith, coordinator of the Alcohol Campus Education and Services office, said are still “unknown narcotics” at this time.
“It’s a broad range of things we’re looking into, trying to piece together what happened – when, where, how,” said Bart Merkle, dean of students at GVSU.
Reports from some students in Frey Living Center at the time indicated that the four males being transported resisted assistance from public safety, however Merkle said police and living center staff were able to safely transport the students and no parties were harmed in the process.
“I think public safety was able to deal with them, I couldn’t speak to the specifics of whether they were resisting assistance or not,” Merkle said. “Our biggest concern was getting them transported so we could get them down to Spectrum.”
Merkle added that GVSU does have an emergency on-call response set up, wherein certain staff members are notified of any incidents following initial notification to the Department of Public Safety. A number of RA’s, graduate assistants and living center staff are also placed in each building for aid in emergency situations.
Klingensmith said that at GVSU, and across college campuses nationwide, alcohol is the most commonly used drug by college students, followed by marijuana. The university offers a number of education, awareness and prevention programs for both drugs through the ACES program as well as a similarly structured course for marijuana offenders.
“We do education and awareness in the residence halls, through student groups and organizations, anyone who wants to come out we definitely do that for them,” Klingensmith said.
On first offense, students with an alcohol or marijuana violation must complete the three-hour course for alcohol, ACES, or the shorter 1.5-hour course for marijuana offenses, MACES. On second offense, students are required to attend a one-on-one session with a counselor to talk more about their substance abuse.
In the case of the students in question, Merkle said it is hard to know at this time what the possible repercussions might be.
“We don’t know because we don’t really know what they were taking, and so the potential effects depend on what was involved,” Merkle said. “All we know at this juncture is that they’re in the hospital, they’re being treated, being monitored.”
Klingensmith said the university tries to keep “ahead of the curve” in regards to knowing what drugs students are using, adding that GVSU officials will attend an upcoming Emerging Drug Conference held by the Ottawa County Health Department in an effort to keep up with trends.
“(Alcohol and marijuana) are our two main focuses,” Klingensmith said. “We try to keep up with trends across the country so if things are popping up we want to start addressing them. As we start seeing things, we’ll definitely shift our focus. But we want to make sure our efforts are tied to the two we see the most.”
Both Merkle and Klingensmith said students should “keep an eye out for each other,” and said the university as an amnesty policy for residence halls that allows students who are worried about another student to call the police without fear of getting in trouble.
Merkle said they do not have a medical update for the four students at this time, but said the sense from the doctors conducting treatment on the students is that it will be about 24 hours before officials know more about what the students were taking and how health matters are progressing.
“We’re very hopeful that they’re going to be okay and we certainly are concerned for their families and for family and friends that are in the community,” he said.
managingeditor@lanthorn.com
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