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the lookout Lansing Community College’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1959 Volume 55, Issue 6 www.lcc.edu/lookout Nov. 11-24, 2013 What are your plans after completing your degree at LCC? James Hall, 21, Psychology Kaela Cunningham, 21, Early Education “Go to Ferris State University to educate young minds.” Bryce Zippi, 18, General Education “Transfer to Grand Valley and study graphic design.” “Go to MSU and study psychology.” Amanda Becker, 19, General Education “I’d like to transfer to Concordia Uni- versity Ann Arbor but I’m not sure what my major will be yet.” Nathan Wilson Editor In Chief Boundless opportunities await students just across the street from LCC’s Main Campus when they walk through the doors of the University Center. The University Center partners with LCC to offer programs from Ferris State University, Lawrence Technological University, North- wood University, Siena Heights University, University of Michi- gan-Flint and Western Michigan University. Pay Spagnuolo, director of the University Center and Trans- fer Initiatives, said the University Center was set up as a pathway to a bachelor’s degree for students in the Greater Lansing area. “Before the University Center was in place, the ability to go to a four-year school really limited students,” Spagnuolo said. “Ei- ther they had to be accepted at MSU or they were going to have to travel great distances.” Those interested in taking courses at the University Center don’t have to be a current or for- mer LCC student to be eligible. Many of the programs at the University Center fall under the 3+1 Program, which allows stu- dents to take three years of their course work at LCC and spend one year at the University Center to finish their bachelor’s degree. “A bachelor’s degree is roughly 120 credits or a lile more de- pending on your program, so you would be able to transfer over 90 credits in 3+1,” Spagnuolo said. This can be significantly cost- effective for students who might otherwise pay the university rate for four years. According to Spagnuolo, some of the popular bachelor programs at the University Center include CAMPUSPERSPECTIVESCAMPUSPERSPECTIVESCAMPUSPERSPECTIVES Photo by Suzanna Powers Photo by Suzanna Powers Renee VanDeventer and Josh West from LCC’s Student Life Office put together “Star Packs” to be given away to raffle winners during the college’s Homecoming 2013 events Nov. 4. The fish tanks in the Learning Commons in the Arts & Sciences Building add an educational and entertainment value to Main Cam- pus. (See story on page 4) Homecoming hype Nathan Wilson Editor in Chief Students, staff and faculty should mark Nov. 18 to 23 on their calendars for LCC’s 2013 Homecoming celebrations. This year’s eventful Homecoming is a partnership effort by LCC’s Student Life and Alumni Association. Josh West from Student Life Office said the college’s Homecoming is an opportunity to celebrate school spirit and enhance the overall experience on campus. “It all goes back to creating an atmosphere that’s not only fun but alive for students,” West said. A tailgate event with free food is scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 19 and Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Washington Square Mall. “We’ll have some stands set up for food, and we’re hoping on three different vendors at least,” West said. “We’ll have some other stands … to get your tickets. It will be free but you just have to have a voucher.” The women’s basketball game will take place Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gannon Gym with the men’s game following at 7:30 p.m. West highlighted the One CAN Make a Difference food drive, running from Monday, Nov. 11 to Saturday, Nov. 23. “Any time you donate, you will be entered into a drawing,” West said. “This year, you can get into the Homecoming game with canned food donations. You can choose to either donate $5 or two cans. “Students (with an ID) are always free but we’re encouraging them to bring one can to help the food drive out.” LCC staff and faculty with an ID are also allowed to aend the Homecoming game for free. That same day, the American Marketing Association (AMA) will host the seventh annual Four-year degrees await across campus See Homecoming, page 2 See University Center, page 2 Nature on display in A&S Men’s team opens hoop season Sports >> Page 7 Design the future with fashion Features >> Page 11 The Graduate entertains audience A&E >> Page 9
