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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23, 2013 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 26 VOL. 95
Enrollment plan sparks interest in nursing degree
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CHRIS FOWLER Sophomore guard Chris Fowler became the leader of the men’s basketball team his freshman year. He’s looking to lead the team further in 2013-14. w 6B
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Photos by Taylor Ballek | Photo Editor Retired CMU professor Doug Berry stands with his son Patrick Berry and watches the 6:30 p.m. train come through the Dearborn Amtrak Train Station Saturday. Berry and Patrick watch the trains come through about 100 times a year to help.
Fearless Father Former CMU professor Doug Berry saw something wrong, jumped to action to prevent a disaster By Adrian Hedden Senior Reporter
HUNTING SEASON For many student hunters, hunting season comes at a cost: Skip class or skip their favorite time of the year? Read what some avid student hunters have to say. w 2B
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WORKING RELATIONSHIP Saturday’s drum blessing marks continually improving relations between the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and Central Michigan University. w 5A
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trains with his son, Doug Berry noticed something strange. From his location at the Dearborn Amtrak Station, Berry observed a man in his 50s circling the parking lot of a nearby police station. The man left the lot twice, returning both times without incident. Berry tried to ignore the situation, but became suspicious and kept his eye on the man. “I was trying to look like I didn’t care,” Berry said. “I thought they should know that someone was sort of creeping around the station.” When the man began peering through the fence, Berry called 911 and witnessed no immediate response.
Retired CMU professor Doug Berry was awarded a plaque for his heroic behavior of stopping a gunman while watching the trains with his son Patrick at the Dearborn Amtrak Train Station on Sept. 7.
Then the man crawled under the fence and ducked beneath a police car, producing a large bag that contained a hunting rifle. Berry called again, and waited. Sixty seconds later, all hell broke loose.
While College of Medicine Founding Dean Ernest Yoder addressed the Academic Senate on Tuesday, some senators expressed deep concerns as CMED continues to develop. Senator Steve Thompson was worried CMED is incurring costs that are too high during a period of campus-wide cutbacks. He cited the 88 instructors hired by CMED, saying they create too high of an instructor-student ratio when factoring in the 400 students it plans to enroll across all four classes by 2017.
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Thompson said his department is required to have 15 students per class. CMED totals 4.5 students per instructor. “It seems like every summer, while we’re all away, (CMED) is costing more and more,” Thompson said. “While we can’t even afford to buy pencils, it seems a little strange. As a faculty member, and as a student, you’re seeing that we’re cutting back more and more.” Although he said he initially supported the creation of CMED, Thompson has found it harder to support in recent years. w CMED | 2A
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Six English, TAI concentrations axed, add Public Health degree added By Ben Solis Staff Reporter
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A-Senate concerned about costs, safety at CMED Adrian Hedden Senior Reporter
VIEW FROM THE BENCH Controversial former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Weaver came to campus Monday to discuss judicial relations and her new book “Judicial Deceit: Tyranny and Unnecessary Secrecy at the Michigan Supreme Court.” Check out what she had to say to students. w 3A
“He was there to kill cops,” Berry said of the assailant. “They subdued him before he got a shot off. There’d be dead cops right now.”
Central Michigan University officials might be doubling down on healthcare instruction with a potential nursing program. Discussions on the subject are still in the early stages and no formal proposal has been established, but the potential for a nursing program at CMU is being evaluated by university officials as a key component to Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services Steven Johnson’s enrollment management plan. Micheal Gealt In his plan, Johnson detailed the need for new high-demand programs with lucrative career prospects that are attractive to prospective students. If the discussions do move forward into a proposal, a CMU program could include training for registered nursing certification, and a four-year baccalaureate nursing degree. In addition, a CMU nursing program might also include a Bachelor’s of Science completion pathway for registered nurses with associate’s degrees. Provost Michael Gealt, who took questions about a nursing program during the Oct. 8 Academic Senate meeting, already has some background in nursing administration education — in his last position, Gealt was heavily involved with getting a similar RN-to-BSN program off the ground at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The prospect of a nursing program has been brought up by the College of Health Professional Services over the past decade during former Provost Gary Shapiro’s term. However, calls for such a program were seemingly dismissed, according to Orlando Perez, a political science faculty member and Academic senator.
Academic Senators voted to ax six English and Theatre and Interpretation major concentrations during Tuesday’s A-Senate meeting. According to minutes from A-Senate’s Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, concentrations in children’s/young adult literature, creative writing and world literature were deleted due to low rankings in the university’s Academic Prioritization process. The three English concentration changes will go into effect in Fall 2014, resulting in a reduction to degree emphases offered to students as specialized certificates presented in student transcripts. In TAI, concentration changes for design
technology, generalist and interpretation will go into effect in Fall 2014 as well. The programs were deleted in the hope that students could design their own majors based on their interests. Not included in the six concentration cuts was the deletion of a minor in American Ethnic Studies. A planned replacement for the minor is an interdisciplinary Cultural and Global Studies major and minor. In addition, a new graduate degree in Public Health was added for the School of Health and Sciences in the College of Health Professions. Arin Bisaro | Staff Photographer The graduate program is slated to go into CMED Founding Dean Ernest Yoder speaks about the development effect Fall 2014. of CMED buildings and programs Tuesday afternoon in Pearce 138.
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EVENTS CALENDAR TODAY w The University Art Gallery will feature photographic work around the theme of consumption. The event will run from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the West Gallery. Artists in the exhibition include Jason DeMarte, Hillerbrand & Magsamen, Paho Mann, Mark Menjivar, Susana Raab and David Welch.
TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY w Haunted campus tours will leave from the Bovee University Center’s Down Under Food Court every 10 minutes from 7:30 p.m. -10:20 p.m. Tickets are $3 in advance from Trout Hall and $5 at the door.
TOMORROW w The School of Music will present music instructor Brad DeRoche, who will be performing piano at the Music Building from 8 p.m. 9:30 p.m. in the Chamichian Recital Hall. Tickets are $3 for students and seniors, and $5 for all others.
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NURSING | CONTINUED FROM 1A The university did give an in-depth review in 2006, resulting in a RN-to-BSN Needs Assessment Project spearheaded by sociology professor Mary Senter and CMU’s Center for Applied Research and Rural Studies. The project produced a report detailing the kind of interest prospective nurses would have in the university and the feasibility of the project. When asked about the renewed interest in nursing instruction, Gealt said the conversation and the components involved are still hypothetical works in progress. “We’re planning on having a committee in place soon to establish and evaluate if nursing is a direction we should be moving in,” Gealt said at the Oct. 8 A-Senate meeting. “There will be no program proposal without the proper analysis. There is a competing program in the area. I happened to visit that campus recently and we spoke about their expansion and the way they are going.” One of the competing programs is at Mid Michigan Community College, which has a nursing instruction facility in Mount Pleasant. According to Gealt, having another nursing program in the same city could increase competition for the same pool of students, prompting officials to remain cautious on their rhetoric at this point. Yet the presence of a nursing program at CMU could do more regional good than harm, according to Matthew Miller, vice president of student and community relations at MMCC. “We have an excellent relationship with CMU, but because they have no BSN completion program, we’ve partnered with other institutions instead,” Miller said. “We would be very interested to partner with CMU. What we have here in Mount Pleasant is a great program that trains local talent in a local setting — it would make sense for us to partner like that.” MMCC’s nursing program has been in operation since the ‘60s, Miller explained, and such a partnership could
give added influence to CMU’s plans. Miller added that many students would be interested in attending a completion program locally. CMU might have an interested student body, but building a nursing program from the ground up is no easy task, according to Mike Hansen, president of the Michigan Community College Association. “A big piece of this is the accreditation process, which can be a three-year process,” Hansen said. “That includes state nursing board authorization, as well as national and specialized accreditation. You’ll also need clinical sites. Starting a new program from scratch often has some big challenges.” Another burden might be a lack of interested and qualified faculty. “Certainly for the university level, the main thing that they might say is that they can’t find faculty,” Hansen said. “Typically, at the community college level, the faculty can be adjunct. They can teach only a class or two if they want. The working conditions are very different from the working environment at a university. At a university, there’s a larger focus on research, publishing and working committees.” Miller agrees with Hansen’s assertion. “You may be able to find qualified nurses, but maybe those people would rather be out there working making much more money in the industry than teaching,” Miller said. According to Gealt, these challenges are all factors university officials are weighing as they move forward, in addition to citing large expenses in terms of staff and facilities. He also said CMU does not have the vacant educational space for a full, on-campus nursing program and that required, local clinical experiences are substantially limited. However, the provost predicts he would have a clearer picture on the nursing prospect in about six weeks. Check back with Central Michigan Life for continued updates on the nursing program. university@cm-life.com
PHOTO OF THE DAY Katy Kildee | Assistant Photo Editor Residents of Fabiano, Emmons and Woldt halls practice for a flag football game on Thursday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The annual East Campus fund raiser raises awareness and money for Angel Wings Foundation.
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“If we were flush with cash, fine,” Thompson said. “But how we’re increasing tuition and making faculty cut back, (CMED) is more difficult for me to support. We got 20,000 (students) and only 400 medical students. Down the road, I’m worried about how students will be attracted to CMU.” There are 25 full-time faculty hired for CMED’s oncampus location, Yoder said. Sixty-three instructors were assigned to the CMED East campus in Saginaw. Yoder said CMED’s teacher-to-student ratio is normal for medical schools, comparing its ratio with other medical schools such as Michigan State University. “This is a normal amount of instructors,” Yoder said. Another senator, Sandy Lane, was concerned about the safety of students traveling to more urban areas such as Saginaw that see more violent crime than Mount Pleasant. “I was wondering about the safety for students in Saginaw,” Lane said. “I know these areas, Saginaw, Flint, are just getting worse and worse. How will students stay safe?” Yoder said plans are in place to upgrade the security systems at little cost to the university. “Part of the planning in-
volves that security relationship,” Yoder said. “(CMU Chief of Police) Bill Yeagley has been part of our team. We will update our security systems to make it better for students and staff. There have been no incidents related to students.” The cost of the security upgrade will be included in CMED East’s planned $25 million budget, Yoder said. The hospitals, St. Mary’s of Michigan and Covenant Health Care Yodder added, will pick up more than 50
percent of the funding. CMED is $4 million shy of its fund-raising goal for phasetwo construction at CMED’s east campus in Saginaw. Yoder said that phase two’s goal is $25 million, and that the same goal for phase one is already completed. “We have the funding, so it’s ready to go,” Yoder said of phase one. “And the two hospitals are providing us a lot of extra space. They’re great partners.” university@cm-life.com
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TWO SGA SENATORS RESIGN Two Student Government Association senators resigned from their positions before the SGA general board meeting on Monday. Sens. David Walter and Ottorino Schincariol resigned, stating that the amount of time needed to dedicate to SGA matters were having an effect on their academic progress so they could no longer serve. “Something like this happens every year,” SGA President Marie Reimers said. “It’s sad to lose senators, but losing two won’t cause much of a disruption in SGA.” Even with the loss of two senators, SGA still has enough senators to vote on resolutions in accordance with parliamentary procedure. There are no plans to fill the empty seats in the Senate. However, if SGA Senate Leader Charles Mahone determines that the seats need to be filled, SGA will begin the election process in the spring. - Nathan Clark, Staff Reporter
CRIME LOG The following incidents were reported between midnight on Sunday Oct. 13, and 6 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. Oct. 13 12:25 a.m. — A 21-yearold Mount Pleasant man was arrested for hosting a nuisance party at 750 S. Fancher St. 1:08 a.m. — A 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man was cited for attending a nuisance party at 1003 S. Douglas St. 4:13 a.m. — A 22-year-old Chesaning man was cited for attending a nuisance party at 1020 S. Washington St. Oct. 14 12:37 a.m. — A 24-yearold Mount Pleasant woman was arrested for driving with a suspended license at 901 E. Bellows St. Oct. 15 8:56 a.m. — Officers lodged a 34-year-old Mount Pleasant woman for a probation violation. 1:13 p.m. — A larceny was reported at 223 S. Main St. 3:28 p.m. — A 39-year-old Lansing man was arrested for operating while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, and fleeing and eluding officers at 299 S. Mission St. 7:07 p.m. — Officers investigated a possible controlled substance violation at 410 W. Cherry St. Oct. 16 9:32 p.m. — A 21-year-old Mount Pleasant man was lodged for aggravated assault, and malicious destruction of property at 1050 Appian Way. Oct. 18 12:47 a.m. — Officers transported a 19-year-old Hudsonville man from Ottawa County on a bench warrant, and lodged him for contempt of court for a probation violation.
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Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Weaver talks about her seven-point plan for judicial election reform during a panel discussion with Dr. James Hill in the Powers Hall ballroom on Monday night.
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Former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Weaver speaks on reforming the judiciary By Shawn Tonge | Staff Reporter Former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Weaver called for increased transparency in the Michigan court system at a panel discussion Monday in the Powers Hall Ballroom. Weaver is the co-author of “Judicial Deceit: Tyranny and Unnecessary Secrecy at the Michigan Supreme Court.” The book reveals many secrets about the Michigan Supreme Court, including accounts of conversations between justices in deliberation. “Students need to learn because it is something that will affect them the rest of their lives,” Weaver said. “They should know whether they are getting a fair shake or not.” During the conversation, moderated by Central Michigan University political science professor James Hill, Weaver answered questions from students and talked about her experience on the Supreme Court. Copies of Weaver’s seven-point plan to reform the Michigan Supreme Court were passed out at the conversation. The plan calls for changing the election process for justices and dispelling the secrecy surrounding the Supreme Court’s actions. “I thought the conversation was incredibly insightful,” Shepherd sophomore Pierce Daugherty said. “We’re all working for the same goal and the idea that people are keeping secrets is discomforting.” Weaver was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court in 1994 and served as chief justice for two years. In 2010, she resigned several months before the end of her term amid allegations of judicial misconduct. Weaver said the system of requiring political party nomination in Supreme Court selection gives political parties too much sway
Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Dr. James Hill presents “Judicial Deceit,” written by former Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Weaver, during their panel discussion on Monday night in Powers Hall.
“I wrote the book so people can understand what they are dealing with,” Weaver said. “The goal is to have an independent judiciary, so you can have trust and confidence in it.” Elizabeth Weaver, Former state supreme Court Chief Justice over the courts and allows them to further their own agendas. She advocated putting more restrictions on who the governor can appoint to the Supreme Court and instituting a new term limit of 14 years for all justices to increase rotation. “I agree with her that getting to really understanding how justices are elected and how that affects their judgment is important for a functioning court,” Rockford graduate Brent Buesking said. Weaver has been rebuked by other justices who claim disclo-
sure of information in the book violates the court’s deliberative process privilege. Weaver said she does not believed her book is unethical. She said that the information she gave to the public should be available to them after a case is closed. “I wrote the book so people can understand what they are dealing with,” Weaver said. “The goal is to have an independent judiciary, so you can have trust and confidence in it.”
With professional opportunities in sight, students donned their finest business attire Tuesday and flocked to the Bovee University Center Tuesday night for the annual Financial Services Career Night. What began in 2011 as an improvement on general career fairs has blossomed into a successful opportunity for students and financial employers to meet and learn. Students were able to visit the 14 firms present at the UC, including Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and Plante Moran Financial. Doug Iles, a professor of Finance and Law at Central Michigan University and founder of the event, said he was unsatisfied with the general career fairs provided to students. This prompted him to initiate the Financial Services Career Night, which is hosted twice each year in October and February. “(We’re) trying to facilitate a way for students and employers to meet,” Iles said. “I like this format where employers can tell their story.” According to Iles, each career night has resulted in the hiring of three to five students as employees or interns. Students have also been hired as an indirect result of attending the career night, as it helps to improve both communication skills and networking. “I approach a lot of local businesses and explain what I’m doing,” Iles said. “We get a lot of good business people who are willing to give back a little bit to the students.” Representatives from Tri-Star Trust Bank, based out of Saginaw, were there looking for students to employ in their new branch opening in Midland next year. Portfolio Manager and Trading Officer Andre Buckley places heavy emphasis on the ability of students to get involved. “We look for students or we look for employees that have a strong desire to serve the community,” Buckley said. “All of our advertising is all word of mouth, is all referral, and it’s all community based.” Students of all experience are welcome to attend the career night, as firms not currently hiring are there to share useful information on the internship process. Novi senior Steve Pelts joined the throng of eager students in search of additional experience, having one internship under his belt already. “I know a lot of big firms that are looking to hire are here,” Pelts said. “You can get some insight on what they do every day.” Pelts said he understands that even if a particular career path is not represented at the fair, insights into other paths can still be illuminating. “A lot of them are surprised at the varied career paths,” Iles said. Ultimately, Iles said he hopes students will become more aware of the varied careers available to them as well as what employers will expect from them. university@cm-life.com
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Mount Pleasant’s auditing contract comes to a close after five years Wyatt Bush Senior Reporter
The city of Mount Pleasant is entering the final year in its five-year contract between a Grand Rapidsbased governmental auditing firm. Mount Pleasant currently pays Vredeveld Haefner LLC $22,250 to perform its audit. In comparison, the city of Lowell pays $11,500 for its audit from the same auditing firm. However, when the size and scope of each cities’ accounts are considered, that difference becomes much smaller. Two cities with a close proximity to Mount Pleasant that pay more for their yearly audit includes Alma and Midland. However, these cities have a different auditing firm, Yeo & Yeo: CPAs and Business Consultants. “If you try to compare audit costs
between different cities, it will vary greatly,” said Certified Government Financial Manager Douglas Vredeveld. “This depends not only on the size of the city but the quality of the records they keep.” The differences stack up immensely, with Alma paying $27,115 and Midland handing out $45,900. Vredeveld said Mount Pleasant enjoys a low audit cost in comparison to other municipalities, largely due to its record keeping. Mary Ann Kornexl, Mount Pleasant’s finance director/treasurer, is the woman responsible for the city’s financial records. Kornexl said Vredeveld’s firm was awarded the city’s auditing contract five years ago because at the time, it was believed that its bid was the best combination of skill, experience and low cost. “The city of Mount Pleasant is
unique in that I prepare the financial statements,” Kornexl said. “A lot of times, municipalities will pay their auditors as part of the financial statements rather than paying the auditors to do that.” Prior to selecting Vredeveld Haefner, Mount Pleasant hired the firm Rehmann Robson and paid $21,000 per year on a five-year contract from 2004-2008. In comparison, over the five years of the city’s present contract, the average price was $21,550 annually. However, the city only paid $20,750 for the first two years of the contract. “(The present contract) is a very, very good price,” Mushong said. “To me, that’s probably one of the lowest rates you’ll get, it’s probably the best rate available.” Check cm-life.com for the full story. metro@cm-life.com
Taylor Ballek | Photo Editor The sun sets with vibrant colors Sept. 20 over downtown Mount Pleasant.
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Who are our parents? As kids, we despise chores and will do anything to avoid having to do them. That fight about being asked to unload the dishwasher ends up lasting longer than the actual task would take to complete. As I’ve gotten older, and now that I’m a sophomore at CMU, I view my parents differently. When I was younger, sure I respected them and did what was asked of me, but I also saw them as the people with the power. That was true in a sense. Now, I look at them in a totally different light. Now that I’m an adult, I have a new sense of respect and admiration for them that I did not have before. My mother and father have truly shown me the power of hard work. They both work their asses off to achieve the things they want. Despite all this, they still make time for their friends and family. It isn’t just their incredible work ethic. I feel like now that I’ve gotten a little older I can come to them seeking advice on what can often be really complicated issues like classes, jobs and trying to figure out my future. It’s difficult to explain. I no longer see my parents as just my parents. I see them as my friends, but of course not just any ordinary pair of friends. Another really important idea I’ve come to realize is that as I get older, so do my parents. This really hit me when a very close family friend passed away earlier this year, and it reminded me just how fragile life is. This is one thing I want everyone to understand. We as college students often forget this. We become so wrapped up in our social and academic activities we might neglect our parents, even if it’s unintentionally. We need to continue to make time for them. Through all the years of driving us around before we got our licenses, letting just that one more friend sleep over, nights up reading us our favorite children’s book over and over and just one more time, and more, they were making time for us. Life is something many of us take for granted. Offer to take your parents out to dinner. Talk to them about your problems or that one horrible professor. Chances are they will be able to relate to you. It’s a whole new level of understanding, and it’s something pretty cool. Cherish it while you can.
EDITORIAL | Crowd spirit means more than students think
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t has become a dispiriting trend: The student section at home football games is abysmally empty during the second half of every game. It’s true the football team is not as good or as exciting this year as it was in the Dan LeFevour days, but when Central Michigan is tied with the 23rd ranked team in the nation at halftime, as it was last Saturday against Northern Illinois, staying put should be a no-brainer. Everybody in that student section should have been thinking about an upset at halftime, preparing to be just as loud and intense in the second half as it was in the first. Instead, more than half the student section dissipated by the time the teams started playing again, and by the game’s end, it was practically empty. That must have been dispiriting for our team. Crowd noise is a factor in a game. It’s the reason why teams love playing at home. While a lack of halftime adjustments on the part of the coaching staff or simply being outmanned by a better team might have led to the loss, a lack of crowd noise probably played at least a small role in the loss on Saturday. A prime example for the noise factor came toward the end of the first half on Saturday when Northern Illinois was threatening to score while tied at 14 apiece. With under a minute left, a timeout was called, and the stadium’s speakers proceeded to blare “Fireworks” by Katy Perry. On the ensuing play, the crowd continued to sing
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the song loudly after it stopped playing. A tipped pass was then intercepted by linebacker Justin Cherocci. No points. That fine defensive play was the result of a well-executed scheme, but again, the crowd noise might have played a factor. This is just a microcosm of what could happen if CMU came out of the tunnel in the second half and was greeted with the same amount of energy and intensity it received in the first half. Maybe then the final score wouldn’t have been so lopsided. And if the cold is such a problem, why even show up in the first place? Football is supposed to be watched in all kinds of weather. No Green Bay Packers fan would have left a game like that, despite the fact that their stadium is a frozen tundra past November. The issue here is the students.
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Gregory Cornwell | Staff Photographer The crowd dwindled down Saturday afternoon during the Chippewas homecoming game as the Huskies beat the Chippewas 38-17.
Mason Flick is a senior from Jackson who is majoring in broadcast and cinematic arts.
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my old boss, Justin Hoff, from the athletic department. He taught me a lot and I always admired the path he took in college and his career. I try to model my actions after his.
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I spent five years of my life waiting to die. When my doctor finally told me that my slowing heart rate was soonto-be fatal, that my organs were going to start shutting down on me, I let out a sigh of relief. I could finally stop battling with my own body and stop playing tug-of-war with this person who had taken over my mind, the one who was constantly yelling three simple words at me: You are fat. I wasn’t fat, though. I was anorexic. So, when I looked down at my emaciated body, the one that my ballet teachers fawned over, the one that weighed less than it did in elementary school, the one that ran on a glass of orange juice and a stick of gum, I saw everything that still needed to change. When you are told you can be anything as a child, you grow up wanting to be everything, wanting to spread yourself so thin that you thrive on your own self-deprivation and become obsessed with the need for perfection in everything. I was bright, an excellent student, a competitive dancer, a social butterfly but there was one thing I was not — and that was skinny. This led to an overhaul of my diet that seemed innocent at first, but grew dark very quickly. When I lost a healthy amount of weight, my mind told me it wasn’t enough. Eating disorders are much more psychological than physical, a parasite that feeds on self-loathing thoughts and deterioration, which is how I landed in a hospital room, IV stuck in my arm, listening to my doctor tell me that my body didn’t want to live anymore. I didn’t want to live anymore, either. I’m incredibly lucky that I had a support system of many different doctors, friends and family who were committed to making me better. Their undying devotion to keeping me alive convinced me to try to stick around. Being completely honest, recovery is brutal. It’s never over. If you looked at me today, you’d never guess that I was once dying of starvation, but anorexia is a mental illness, and those aren’t always visible. Although it was the worst time of my entire life, if I had the choice again, I’d choose recovery every time. I’m not trying to get anyone’s pity; I just want women and men who are also struggling to know that it’s possible to come back from the verge of death. It’s entirely feasible that one day you’ll be able to stop wondering how many calories you burn while sleeping or you’ll be able to stay in your pajamas on the couch all day without having to run five miles afterward. It’s an upstream process, but recovering is actually really badass; it means you’re a warrior. It means that you stop waiting for death to greet you, and you start fighting for your life.
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The university and athletics department have done just about everything they can to boost crowd attendance, which came to a whopping 18,796 on Saturday’s homecoming game. They have even done promotional games throughout the game whenever playing time hits a lull to keep the crowd in it. T-shirt cannons, field goal attempts by fans and corn-hole toss should be a hook line and sinker with most college students. This is coming from a school that used to sweep the attendance records within the MAC throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. At least back then, students left after the first half because CMU was beating their opponent so badly. But now, the general apathy the student body shows to the football team might be hurting the program more than students realize.
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Central Michigan Life | cm-life.com | Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 | 5A
CMU biologists discover endangered species, postpone dam construction By Mark Johnson Staff Reporter
Gregory Cornwell | Staff Photographer Members of a Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe drum group play an honor song prior to the football game on Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
Relations improving between CMU, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe By Dominick Mastrangelo Staff Reporter
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Evidence of the growing partnership between Central Michigan University and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe was put on display before Saturday’s homecoming football game at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. Members of the tribe performed a traditional drum circle, blessing the team before they headed into action against Northern Illinois. Aaron Chivis is a member of the Grand Traverse Chippewa Indian tribe and was one of the six Native Americans who performed the honor song before the game. “It’s a great opportunity personally and culturally for me,” Chivis said. “It supports CMU athletics while paying tribute to our people. It is a great gesture.” This year, the CMU Alumni Association named the tribe as grand marshal for the highly anticipated homecoming ceremonies. Executive Director of
Alumni Relations Marice Ottemen said it is an honor for CMU to be known as the Chippewas. “It’s important that we remember where the name comes from,” Ottemen said. “We’ve been the CMU Chippewas since 1942. When you think about what’s happened over the decades, it’s very important to celebrate the history and culture the tribe brings to the university, the Mount Pleasant community and the entire Central Michigan region.” As a token of appreciation for the usage of the Chippewa name, CMU has paid tribute to the tribe with academic initiatives and has been involved with tribal ceremonies like the annual Pow Wow ceremony in March. “We’d like for CMU to be the university of choice for Native Americans in the Midwest,” SCIT Public Relations Director Frank Cloutier said in a news release. “CMU has shown they’re not only capable of it, but they’re deserving of it.”
To help CMU’s recruiting efforts, the SCIT has signed an articulation agreement that allows for easy transfer of credits from smaller tribal colleges and learning institutions to CMU. In addition, Park Library and various computer labs and other campus resources are available to tribal college students for free. Before the drum ceremony, members of the tribe rode on the Alumni Association float during the annual Homecoming Parade through Downtown Mount Pleasant in another symbol of acceptance. “We are always trying to diversify and educate our campus,” Ottemen said. “(Native Chippewa Indians) have a lot to offer this campus. It is important that we understand and appreciate what they can contribute to our community as a people.” metro@cm-life.com
Removal of a Grand River dam has been postponed after Central Michigan University biologists discovered a number of endangered snuffbox mussels. The group, which included 10 students, was hired by the Ionia Conservation District to survey how many endangered mussels there were near the Grand River dam, located near Lyons. “I have hired a series of students, three graduate students and seven undergraduate students,” said assistant professor of biology Daelyn Woolnough. “We’ve been doing snorkeling and scuba diving and digging to try to determine what mussels are there.” Woolnough was recommended for the project because of her expertise on the topic. “Daelyn was referred to us by the fisheries division of the DNR,” said Melissa Eldridge, the Ionia Conservation District manager. “So we started speaking with her and got her involved so she could do the surveying and the actual relocation.” Woolnough had been working in the area a few years ago when she had found one of these endangered mussels, leading to further investigation. “Three years ago, I was in Lyons doing some fishery stuff with some DNR colleagues and I found one live snuffbox mussel,” she said. “So we knew there could be more.” To find these mussels, the CMU biologists had to do some digging in the bottom of the river. Working for around a month and a half, Woolnough and graduate student Shaughn Barnett made their final trip to the river last week. The Colorado Springs graduate student helped by tagging the mussels and said he feels the discovery is important. “Native mussels are extremely important and unfortunately have become imperiled for a variety of reasons,” Barnett said. “It is essential to maintain ecosystems
Courtesy Photo by Woolnough Lab Photo More than 50 mussels were found since biology professor Daelyn Woolnaugh discovered the snuffbox mussel, an endangered species.
that (the mussels) can be a part of. I hope that our conclusions will be used in a beneficial way when the decision-making process determines the fate of Lyons Dam.” More than 50 snuffbox mussels of varying sex and size have been found in the river. Woolnaugh said the discovery is very encouraging. “This means they’re reproducing,” Woolnough said. “We can’t say it’s the best, but it’s one of the best populations in North America. It’s like the equivalent of finding a whole bunch of bald eagles when it was endangered, now we find more because of the conservation of that species.” In addition to the snuffbox, they found 20 other mussel species including the lilliput mussel and the black sandshell mussel, which are both endangered in the state of Michigan. Before the dam is removed, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will make a decision on what will happen to the mussels. To keep track of these mussels once they’re relocated, the biologists have implemented a tagging system. “For every mussel that we have found, which are state or federally endangered, we’ve put a label on them so we know they’re endangered,” Woolnough said. “It’s almost like a microchip, called a PIT tag, where we can take a device like a metal detector and find
them again.” Woolnough is hopeful the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will pick her group to help relocate the mussels, but it’s not guaranteed that they will be picked. She said this particular discovery is a significant step for the future of this species, adding that to raise the species above the threatened level, more work with the species must be done. However, many factors hold the mussel populations back from growing. “Not only dams, but agriculture, climate change, urban development, changes in the rivers, water quality issues, all of these things are affecting the mussels,” Woolnough said. “They can’t swim or fly away either. They just stay in one area.” As for the removal of the dam, it remains postponed in lieu of raised water levels and a pending decision by the Ionia Conservation District. “With the endangered species, we had to do a little more survey work on relocation and rework some of the original plans,” Eldridge said. “We still have construction plans for low water time, which happens around August or the first of September. That will happen in 2014, so we’re right on track.” university@cm-life.com
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A Letter for Better delivers smiles across the nation by writing letters By Natalie Town Staff Reporter
Morgan Taylor | Staff Photographer Owosso junior David Buzan gets most of his head shaved by Fraser junior Amber Wilkinson while raising money for his fraternity, Sigma Chi, on Monday night in the Sigma Chi house on Main Street.
CMU’s Sigma Chi Derby Days under way; Pie a Sigma event successful By Nick Modglin Staff Reporter
Sigma Chi fraternity hosted its annual Pie a Sig/Shave His Wig event on Monday — the second event in their weeklong Derby Days fundraiser. Greek and non-Greek students came out to promote the cause by paying $1 to pie a brother or $50 to shave one brother’s head. Money raised during the event was donated to Sigma Chi’s national philanthropy, the Huntsman Cancer Institute. The institute helps with the understanding of cancer, using knowledge to help create and improve treatment options while educating people about the disease and providing relief to those who are suffering. Vassar junior Taylor Tyson attended the event to promote the fraternity’s cause and to
help win her sorority, Phi Mu, more points during Derby Days. “It’s a great cause to support. Plus, its fun,” Tyson said. “Also, I get to support the fraternity and help promote Greek unity.” Tyson has been a part of Phi Mu for about a year and a half. Her sorority won the first event on Sunday when the sisters decorated a banner and hung it outside of the house to help promote the annual fundraiser. During Derby Days, each sorority is paired with brothers from the Sigma Chi fraternity and they help coach the girls so they can gain the most points. Birmingham sophomore Tyler Grinblatt is the current Derby Days chairman and is hoping the event gains as much success as it has in the past. “We throw the event every year, and last year we raised
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Imagine being in the midst of a terrible day when you check your mailbox to find a letter of encouragement from a complete stranger. A Letter for Better makes this possible for strangers all over the country. “A Letter for Better is an organization where we send letters to random strangers across the United States to spread positivity and happiness,” said Farwell sophomore and the Registered Student Organization’s President Travis White. During Travis’ freshman year, he received a card in the mail from his high school band, inspiring him to return this favor to strangers. “It actually started when my band back home sent me a card in the mail,” he said. “The feeling that gave me was like no other, so I wanted to pass that feeling on to others.” A Letter for Better group members get their letter destinations from the Internet.
“Our organization is actually based on sending letters to complete strangers — we address the envelopes to ‘current resident’ without knowing who’s on the receiving end,” said co-President and Rochester sophomore Karen Nixon. A Letter for Better has been very successful thus far, having sent more than 200 handwritten letters. With the growth of today’s technology and easy access to social networking, writing a letter by hand has lost its popularity. “The satisfaction of sending a letter is extremely powerful. A text or email is so easy to send, but a hand written letter has lost its value in such a high-
tech, busy society,” Nixon said. Nixon’s inspiration for this group came during an alternative spring break, where she spent her time at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital in Bay Pines, Fla. “The veteran’s stories and their passion for life was the most inspirational experience I have ever had,” she said. Karen’s experience inspired A Letter for Better week, which will take place Oct. 28–Nov. 1. During this week, A Letter for Better will team up with the Mary Ellen Brandell Volunteer Center and Bay Pines Veteran Hospital to send a shipment of 400 hand-written letters to veterans on Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day. “The letters include inspiration, gratitude and appreciation for their service to our country and their courage and dedication to protecting us,” Nixon said. studentlife@cm-life.com
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SEHA helps raise awareness for environmental health majors By Taylir Emery Staff Reporter
Students can now further explore the environmental health field through a new registered student organization, the Student Environmental Health Association. “The environmental health major was just accredited by the National Environmental Health Association,” said Casey Glynn, a Midland senior and president of SEHA. “Now that it’s accredited, (the university) thought it would be a good idea for us to start this organization.” Glynn hopes the RSO will promote and attract more students to the health professions program. “We want to get people interested in environmental
health and show how it’s applicable in life and explore different career options,” Glynn said. “For the environmental health majors, it’s also sort of a social support group where we can share internship information and contacts and do activities to prepare us for our career.” Northville senior and SEHA Officer Shelby Foerg hopes the RSO will debunk misconceptions about the profession. “A lot of students don’t understand what it’s about,” she said. “They hear environmental and think ‘green,’ but that’s not what we do. It’s a major that you can get a job with right away or go to grad school with.” The academic club strives to provide a learning atmosphere through fun activities. One way they have done this is with a
mock epidemiology study of “the zombie virus.” “Epidemiology is the study of population medicine as whole, instead of just individuals,” Glynn said. “We had the infection happen in Vancouver and performed interviews with friends and family members of those infected to see what they all had in common. It’s kind of like detective work almost.” SEHA is planning games surrounding zoonotic, or inter-species, diseases and a tour of the Michigan Brewing Company at future meetings. “Our activities are fun,” Foerg said. “You’re not just going to be sitting in a lecture. It can only be a positive experience if students join us.” studentlife@cm-life.com
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Taylor Ballek | Photo Editor Retired CMU professor Doug Berry and his son walk down the sidewalk of the Dearborn Amtrak Train Station on Saturday where they often spend their evenings watching the trains pass to help with Patrick’s autism on Saturday. Berry saved his son among others Sept. 7 when he stopped a gunman from shooting.
“Patrick is the real hero.” Doug Berry, former CMU professor
In the middle of a shift change, on Sept. 7, a dozen Dearborn police officers stormed the gunman as they left the station. Attempting suicide by cop, the man was found despondent and depressed, officers said. His gun was loaded with armor-piercing bullets, and he was wearing a bullet-proof vest. Returning home on the night of the incident, Berry was met by his tearful wife, Cindy. A close friend of Cindy’s was married to a Dearborn police officer uninvolved in the case. “It was very emotional,” Cindy said. “The thought of what had been prevented was very scary. It has just been amazing. A lot of people have reached out.” But as far as train watching is concerned, Cindy intends to leave it to her hero husband. Awarded the Civilian Commendation the following Thursday, Berry was presented the award by Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad. His son Patrick, who was diagnosed with autism at two years old, was in attendance as well. “The Dearborn Police Department commends your actions on Sept. 7, 2013,” Haddad wrote. “Your alertness and willingness to get involved prevented a tragedy and a potential loss of law enforcement personnel. Your courage and willingness to put safety of others before your own is truly admirable.”
A media blitz ensued in the next few days. Berry was interviewed by reporters from the Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, ABC, NBC, The Huffington Post and USA Today. When the father and son returned to the station, they were met by two film crews. The story then was distributed by the Associated Press and was visible across the globe. “I came home that day so geeked,” Berry said. “It’s been a bizarre series of events. It was so interesting to be in the center of media attention. It all happened in just 48-72 hours.” With multiple stories in high-profile media outlets, Berry and his son returned to the station days later to a different response than usual. Patrick even received pieces of train memorabilia as a gift from an engineer at the station. “Usually people kind of scowl at Patrick,” Berry said. “But on this day, people were smiling at us. He’s still completely unaware of what happened, but just to have people react positively to him was a miracle in itself.” Berry visits the train station with Patrick almost every night. He estimated they’ve watched trains come in up to 200 nights per year, for the past 18 years. Non-verbal, Patrick finds solace in the sights and sounds of the trains in motion. “Patrick is the real hero,” Berry said. “Here is a kid who has been defined, his whole life, by what he can’t do. One thing he can do is get his old man to the train station every night. I would have never been able to make that call without him. It was just being in the right place at the right time.”
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Resigning from his job as an advertising instructor at Central Michigan University in 2008, Berry decided it was time to spend more time with Patrick. Now 20 years old, Patrick’s needs began to exceed the care of his mother, so Berry stepped in to give her a breather. “He likes to do the same things every day,” Berry said of his son. “He expects to see the train. It helps him relax. It keeps him happy, and it’s a break for his mother.” A popular teacher at CMU, Berry still misses the classroom and making connections with eager young minds. His experiences as a mentor and educator have proven invaluable throughout his life. “I loved my students,” Berry said. “When I walked away to spend more time with Patrick, I knew it would be the thing I’d miss the most.” His coworkers expected nothing less from Berry. Journalism instructor Tim Boudreau said Berry worked closely with students to ensure their success at CMU. “Doug is very sensitive to other students’ needs,” Boudreau said. “He seemed generally interested in his students. If he noticed a students’ grades begin to drop, he’d try to help.” Boudreau said he heard about Berry’s case online through several newspapers. He said the heroic act was nothing more than he came to expect from the humble friend and colleague. “I kind of chuckled, because Doug would probably be embarrassed by all the attention,” Boudreau said. “He doesn’t seek the spotlight, but I do intend to razz him a little.” metro@cm-life.com
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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23, 2013 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. | ISSUE NO. 24 VOL. 95
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Into the wilds of CMU Throughout my years of traveling the globe, I’ve come across an array of flora and fauna living in near-perfect symbiosis on countless occasions. But the beasts I’ve seen wandering around the untamed wilds of Central Michigan University are like no other. These wild creatures, who look so similar to me yet behave so differently, are everywhere on campus. They are so prevalent in the area that individually naming these creatures is challenging, so many explorers have simply been calling these beasts “the student body” when studying them in their natural environment. On the first day of my expedition through this strange land, I observed small clusters of students standing and sitting in the hallways of every building, silently ignoring one another. One student attempted to start a conversation, but was quickly shut down and detested for breaking the norm by trying to openly communicate with its species. Shamefully, it bowed its head, defeated. While observing packs of students at the local watering hole in the middle of campus, I took note of the diversity and various changes of student’s fur over the seasons. The vast majority of the male population grew a thick outer hoodie over the typical swag Tshirt and replaced ear buds with thicker and warmer headphones. The female of the species, having already shed summer booty shorts, graze through campus in winter yoga pants while sipping overpriced, yet delectable highly caffeinated beverages. The courting or mating ritual of this species is quite peculiar. The male will observe the female for hours, sometimes days, salivating over the female’s hide before approaching to initiate a dialog. The majority of females in the species over the years have become attune to the intentions of their male counterparts and are quick to reject disingenuous males, giving only the best suited, or at least the craftiest males a chance at coupling. There might be a few who move on to graze elsewhere until CMU is ripe once again in the fall, but I have yet to observe such a phenomenon personally. Until I’ve dissected every facet of this amazing species, I shall continue my observations and research in the wilds of CMU, always watchful and full of awe.
Shannon Millard | Staff Photographer Shelby Township junior Ariel Pscheidl plays with her hedgehog Hegina George, whom she named after the “Mean Girls” movie character Regina George.
Animal farm Students own unique animals to fill the void of missed childhood pets By Adriana Cotero Senior Reporter
College means many things. It means independence, adulthood, and for some, it means leaving behind a beloved pet. Shelby Township junior Ariel Pscheidl was forced to part with her pet upon her arrival to college. “I missed having pets from when I was home,” she said. “As a freshman in the residence halls, you are only allowed fish, so once I moved out and into an apartment I instantly looked and researched for a pet.” Just like the residence halls, though, there are restrictions in apartments that residents must follow. According to Pscheidl, her apartment does not allow animals that do not live in a cage, meaning dogs or cats are out of question. So, after weeks of researching, she became the proud owner of a hedgehog. “For my apartment, the animals must live in a cage,”
Pscheidl said. “I decided on hedgehogs because they are typically clean and are fairly easy to care for. They stay in my room and are nocturnal, so they sleep throughout the day. They eat high quality cat food and once a week as a treat they get meal worms.” Pscheidl named her hedgehog Hegina George, after the “Mean Girls” movie character Regina George. One hedgehog was not enough. She recently adopted another: Hedgar Alan Poe. “I have always wanted to name a pet Hegina George, so that was a given for her,” she said. “We were debating between Hedgy Potter, because he was dropped off on the doorstep of the humane society, but then we chose Hedgar Alan Poe because he is dark, bitter and grumpy.” Livonia senior Andrea Shaw has also had to live without an animal companion. Shaw never lived without an animal before her freshman year at college and soon
Shannon Millard | Staff Photographer Shelby Township junior Ariel Pscheidl plays with her hedgehog Hedgar Alan Poe.
realized that having a pet was a necessity for her. “Life would be depressing without my ferrets,” she said. “I have never lived without an animal before, and living without one my freshman year drove me insane. I have a dog at home and I wasn’t used to not having a companion with me. I had to get one my sophomore year. In a way, my ferrets are like therapy animals.” Shaw owns two ferrets, Panda and Yoda, because they are playful and fun. “Funny stuff happens on the daily,” Shaw said. “Panda likes to drink out of the toilet. I put an end to that. Yoda has a shoe fetish. He always takes shoes and puts them in a pile. I now know of all their hiding spots.” Rather than caring for two mammals, Hamilton senior Jaime Coon is the owner of amphibians, two newts named Newt Gingrich
and Callista. “I decided to get my newt after I discovered it was allowable to have aquatic pets on campus,” she said. “Now that I’m living off campus, I’ve also collected aquatic frogs and some shrimp, too. Newts are fairly easy to take care of with my busy schedule and are quite interactive little creatures.” Coon, like many students, has had to endure a year without pets and the companionship they bring. “I lived on a farm with horses, cats, cows and chickens,” she said. “I grew up with just about every pet, and I wish I could have them all here, but my newts are what I can have right now and they make me happy. It gives me a chance to take a moment and enjoy the small things; that’s what pets are for.” studentlife@cm-life.com
Since freshman year, I’ve tried to make it to the gym whenever possible. But if we’re being honest here, there are many awkward things about going. You’re breathing hard, sweating, and if you’re me, you don’t know how half of the machines work, so you wander around aimlessly until you finally end up on the treadmill. I know people will say you shouldn’t care if your clothes match when you’re working out because it doesn’t really matter. Or so they say. Well, everyone else didn’t seem to get that memo. It seems like they are all dressed in high-tech Nike performance gear, matching shoes and perfect fitting T-shirts. This kind of puts my oversized hand-me-downs to shame. Can I just say, too, that no matter how many treadmills are open, there is always that one person who has to come up and get on the one next to you. I don’t have the best endurance when it comes to running, so if you’re like me, your worst nightmare is to be on the treadmill next to that person that looks like they could be training for the Olympics. So I’m on the treadmill, the runner next to me has left and gone to lifting crazy-heavy weights and I’m starting to feel better about myself. But, if you’re familiar with the SAC, the treadmills happen to be conveniently placed in front of those huge glass windows that allow spectators walking by to watch you run. You try not to make eye contact, but somehow, you always do. Awkward. I only go to the gym for basic cardio, so I admire those who are brave enough to lift the weights that look like something Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson might turn down. It must be working, because most of those weight-lifters look great, but for someone who can barely lift a 10-pound weight without getting winded, it can be intimidating. But hey, maybe it’s just because I’m awkward that I find going the gym a little nerve-wracking sometimes. I like to think there’s some people who will side with me on this one.
Artist Spotlight: Watervliet senior Leesa O’Riley By Elizabeth Benson Staff Reporter
Artist Spotlight is a feature that highlights the inspirations, works and future aspirations of art students at Central Michigan University. Name: Leesa O’Riley Year: Senior Hometown: Watervliet, Mich. CM Life: What is your favor-
ite medium? Leesa O’Riley: I really like working with pastels and also sketching and drawing with pencils. I’m enjoying it right now as I’m sort of getting back to basics and really learning the fundamentals of art. I also really enjoy writing as well, because it’s a different sort of medium. Where do you draw your inspiration from? LO: It just usually comes
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to me whenever, you know? I gather a lot of inspiration looking at others’ work, especially that of my professors right now. I also love nature; I would say that is a big inspiration, as well. In what type of environment do you work best? LO: It has to be quiet, not a lot of distractions, and listening to music helps me a lot, too; I’ve always got to have that going.
Why art? LO: Well, I was always terrible at math and science. It’s hard to describe why, really. I love working with my imagination. It’s always a great feeling to create what you see in your head and then share it with the world. studentlife@cm-life.com
Emily Brouwer | Staff Photographer Watervliet senior Leesa O’Riley poses with her drawing in a hallway at Wightman Hall courtyard.
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Students share their thoughts on their favorite Halloween candy Interviews collected by Andrea Peck | Senior Reporter
Bay City sophomore Hannah Foley:
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Birmingham senior James Brooks:
South Carolina sophomore Emily Riley:
Probably Reese’s because I like peanut butter and chocolate.
Reese’s. I just grew up eating them. They’re my dad’s favorite, too.
Sweet Tarts, because I like sour things.
I like the little Nerds boxes because you always get so much chocolate. It’s good to have something else.
Reese’s. They’re just amazing.
Let’s Get Arin Bisaro | Staff Photographer Natalie Polakowski works on a print using the Intaglio technique Tuesday night in Wightman Hall’s print making lab.
Print Club takes an old approach to art By Nick Modglin Staff Reporter
Print Club at Central Michigan University takes art back in time to a place where the advanced art media of today was still a thing of the future. Though its name may be mistaken for a common office-like task, Print Club is much more than that. It brings together like-minded people who have an interest in printmaking. What exactly is printmaking? Vice President Natalie Polakowski has been a member of Print Club for one year and explained printmaking as an old technique that simplifies the way to produce and duplicate art. “Printmaking is an archaic art form that allows for easy production and duplication,” the Livonia senior said. “There are many techniques, but the most prevalent are relief woodcutting, intaglio, lithography and silkscreening.” Polakowski believes that if students have an interest in art, Print Club would be the perfect way to learn new ways of expression.
“People should join the club if they are interested in art and if they want awesome peers to surround them.” Natalie Polakowski, Livonia senior “People should join this club if they are interested in art and if they want awesome peers to surround them,” Polakowski said. “We also always have a great time with one another and it’s great finding a family away from home at college.” Each year, Print Club does fundraising and events with other groups on campus. They are working with a sports management class to help with its “Knock Cancer Out of the Park Home Run Derby” event, which will help to raise money for The Angel Wings Fund. The club is working on a fundraiser coming up on Oct. 31 where they will be selling spooky treats to help get the student body in the mood for Halloween. The event will take place from noon–5 p.m. in Wightman Hall. The group also meets
every year at the Southern Graphic’s Council International Printmaking Conference. This year, the conference will be held in San Francisco and will bring print makers from all around the world together to share demos, work, techniques and lectures about the medium. Charlotte senior and RSO President Alyssa Gibson believes the conference is beneficial because of the experiences students gain and the networking opportunities available. “The conference offers member print exchange and open portfolio where artists can share their work with everyone who is attending the conference,” Gibson said. “Last year, myself and two other members went to the conference and it was a fantastic experience.” studentlife@cm-life.com
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MUSIC REVIEW
McCartney struggles to modernize By Adrian Hedden Senior Reporter
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Ada junior Carly Quinn shows off her first deer with her father by her side.
A student hunter’s dilemma: A day in class vs. a day in the outdoors By Nathan Clark Staff Reporter
As Michigan’s bow hunting season kicked off Oct. 1, some student hunters from Central Michigan University disappeared into the woods, while a handful of others stuck around campus to attend a few more classes before heading out. “I would love to be out right now, but I pay for school out-of-pocket. That has priority,” said Bay City junior and avid hunter David Doud. “I won’t skip class to hunt, but I’ll skip work.” Doud had to miss the first day of bow season due to school obligations and had to wait until the weekend, possibly the worst time to go hunting because that’s when every hunter is out in the woods in full force. Missing the first day of the season is not a new thing for Doud, as he is
a well-rounded hunter who participates in various other hunting seasons, from bow in the early fall and rifle in November to muzzle-loading season in early December. He hates having to run home first to get his hunting weapon and Doud wishes he could bring it with him to school to save time. “It would save a lot of time if I could bring my bow or rifle to school, but we live in an age where people would freak out about that kind of thing,” Doud said. “I grew up around guns. It’s no big deal.” While Doud chose to put school ahead of the hunt, some student hunters happily disappear into the woods, looking to harvest game impressive enough to rival any accolades that can be earned in class. Ada junior Carly Quinn has been addicted to hunting since her first pheasant hunt
with her father at age 11. “I skip class a lot during hunting seasons, but I’m in class all the time when it’s not,” she said. “My friends hate hunting season because they say I just disappear on them for a few weeks.” Quinn said that although her dad wanted a son to hunt with, she’s picked up the trade; and in the process, created a lifelong passion. “My dad wanted a son to pass the guns down to, but he got me,” she said. “I really love hunting and being in the woods, so I guess it all worked out in the end.” Quinn’s passion to hunt is so strong that she manages to find time in between classes to go out during duck hunting season. “What can I say? If I’m not in class, I’m in the woods,” Quinn said. studentlife@cm-life.com
TV SHOW REVIEW
‘Reign’ a baffling miss for The CW By Jake Schmittler Staff Reporter
The CW’s “Reign” is, simply put, a futile attempt by the network to create its own dark show set in the past a la “Downton Abbey.” With its dreadful, dull retelling of what could only loosely be considered history, this show leaves little to be desired. The series, set in 1557, follows the rise to power of Mary, Queen of Scots as she deals with drama and conspiracy within her own court. The pilot episode finds future-Queen Mary leaving the comfortable confines of her convent and traveling into the sprawling castle of her betrothed, along with finding her reuniting with her childhood friends who will become her ladies-in-waiting. The series offers no lasting impressions, except for a scruffy dog named Sterling and an unrealistic expertise in the use of modern makeup. Mary, played by “Teen Wolf” star Adelaide Kane, leads this cast of unknown actors and actresses, which has become the typical model for CW shows. “Reign” is poorly written, poorly structured and offers no
back story to support the plot or motivations for the events that happen within the castle. With enough historical inaccuracies to warrant a drinking game and enough forced drama to fill the hallways of a junior high school, the series pursues a very limited audience. The use of a contemporary pop music soundtrack is odd, as it does not align with the show’s historical theme. With the lack of continued dialogue, the show is more likely to get nominated for a video music award rather than an Emmy. Filling an hour time slot, the show is painfully slow and would be better served in a half hour format. For these reasons, it seems unlikely that “Reign” will reach
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w Channel: The CW w Time: 9 p.m. Thursdays the popularity of other CW shows like “Arrow” or “The Vampire Diaries.” If you enjoy poorly depicted medieval-themed programs, this show could be right for you, but browsing for other options is recommended. If you are a history enthusiast, be sure to steer clear of this series. You can check it out for yourself at 9 p.m. on Thursday on The CW.
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Now one of only two remaining Beatles, and easily the most recognizable, Paul McCartney has seemed to struggle in the 2000s while trying to regain the incorrigible pop sensibility of the Fab Four. His first collection of original material since 2007’s lukewarm “Memory Almost Full,” this year’s “New” is yet another optimistic attempt to revitalize the sound of one of pop’s most iconic figures. Eagerly embracing modernized electronic synths and textures, “New” hits few victories among the 14 tracks, each remaining within the Beatles’ dedicated three-four minute mark. The opener, “Save Us” begins the album with an energetic take on modern alternative rock. Heavily melodic guitars lead the charge for the early tracks, reminiscent of the hair-metal leanings of McCartney’s post-Beatles outfit, Wings. The momentum continues through track two, “Alligator,” but hits a wall at the slow-paced goofy folk song, “On My Way to Work.” Foreshadowing later problems on “New,” the third track totters gleefully from one non-sensical lyric to the next. McCartney’s lyricism continues to be a burden, as the words in almost every song appear as self-indulgent limericks only amusing the writer himself. Lead single “Queenie Eyes” slightly re-invigorates the record with a “Sgt. Pepper”-esque rhythm, and the title track
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contains a catchy hook along with McCartney’s iconic vocal harmonies. Then, at track seven, “Appreciate,” it all goes downhill. Paulie’s remaining talents are lost amid a cheesy buffet of overdone synths and corny samples. Lazy, psychedelic rock dominates the majority of “New.” Sprinkling in hasty folk references, McCartney clearly hoped to revitalize his aging sound with contemporary instrumentation. But when the shuffling blues guitar loop of the final track, “Get Me Out of Here,” kicks in, listeners will want just that. To leave this shell of genredefining rock, and recall the greatness lost in the studio by the Beatles’ legendary bass player. Despite a powerful, youthful touring band blasting away at audiences across the country, McCart-
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w Artist: Paul McCartney w Genre: Pop ney’s recorded legacy faces continued pessimism. Viewers should look back at his legendary catalogue of classic singles and albums, enjoying the beauty of Beatlemania and the 1960s. Forget that McCartney is still putting out these records, devoid of the instrumental innovation of George Harrison or the social commentary of John Lenon. Against “New’s” suggestions of modernization, perhaps it is best for McCartney to stick to his glory days. He has plenty to chose from.
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MUNCHIES IN MINUTES
IS IT TOO EARLY FOR A SLOPPY JOE? Nathan Clark
Staff Reporter Munchies in Minutes is a bi-weekly series by Staff Reporter Nathan Clark in which he will walk you through the step-by-step process of making healthy, easy and delicious food! Stay tuned for videos with Munchies in Minutes soon! Of course it’s not too early for a sloppy joe! It’s never too early for sloppy joe. Even if it’s 3 a.m. and you’re the only person
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“BROOKLYN NINE-NINE”
Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Andy Samberg stars as an immature detective who must figure out a way to get along with his hard-nosed new captain. Dan Goor, “Parks and Recreation” producer is behind this one. Premiered: Tuesday, Sep. 17 at 8/7c on FOX
“DADS”
From creator Seth MacFarlane, the controversial comedy stars Seth Green and Giovanni Ribisi as two video game developers whose fathers unexpectedly move in with them. Premiered: Tuesday, Sep. 17 at 8/7c on FOX
“THE BLACKLIST”
Three-time Emmy winner James Spader stars as Raymond “Red” Reddington, one of the FBI’s most wanted criminals. Reddington strikes a deal to
awake, sloppy joe waits for no one. So why cook a sloppy joe? They’re delicious, easy to make and they feed more than one person. Unfortunately, even the easiest task can be bumbled, ending in disaster, and, in the case of cooking, food poisoning. So pay attention!
HOW TO PREPARE:
Place the frying pan in your oven and let it heat up for a few minutes. Don’t throw the meat on it right away. Once the pan is hot, place the meat in the pan and proceed to chop it apart with your spatula. You’ll know the meat is done when all of it is a light shade of brown. If you cook lean meat,
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“THE CRAZY ONES”
Robin Williams returns to prime time television as the goofy advertising genius Simon Roberts, who runs his company with his pragmatic daughter (Sarah Michelle Gellar). Premiered: Thursday, Sep. 26 at 9/8c on CBS.
“MASTERS OF SEX”
Based on the Thomas Maier biography, “Masters of Sex” stars Michael Sheen (“Frost/
This comedy follows Stuart, an awkward English web designer who moves to Los Angeles and miserably tries to pick up women. Derived from “The Office” cocreator Stephen Merchant. Premiered: Sunday, Sep. 29 at 10/9c on HBO
“DRACULA”
A new look of Bram Stokers original, this drama follow the famous vampire as he moves to London for revenge, but soon falls in love with a woman who might be a reincarnation of his dead wife. Premiers: Friday, Oct. 25 at 10/9c on NBC
“ALMOST HUMAN”
Set in the distant future, this sci-fi cop drama finds LAPD officer John Kennex (Karl Urban) partnered with a highly evolved android. From “Fringe” creators J.J. Abrams and J.H. Wyman, you won’t want to miss this one. Premieres: Monday, Nov. 4 at 8/7c on FOX
Para Los Niños RSO works to help kids in other parts of the world By Anamaria Dickerson Staff Reporter
Little did a group of women from Central Michigan University know that when they traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, their lives would be changed forever. Over the summer, these women participated in a program called “Los Niños de Oaxaca,” where they worked at two different orphanages over the course of three weeks. Now back in America, this same group of women has formed a new registered student organization, Para Los Niños, which aims to financially support the children of the orphanages. “It was evident one of the orphanages, Casa Hogar, was especially struggling,” Troy junior Kathryn Dickerson said. “For example, they only brought in $300 to feed more than 60 children in the whole month of May.” Dickerson said it wasn’t just
financial issues that affected these children. “The need for love and encouragement was also evident,” she said. “Upon arriving at Casa Hogar each day, the little ones would run toward us immediately waiting to be held and played with.” The idea to do something more for these children was on each member’s mind, but it was President Renae Sulkowski who took the first step in getting the organization together. “I became involved after studying abroad there and grew close to the other students I went down there with,” the Saline senior said. Cass City junior Amanda Clifton said the trip was an emotional experience and impacted every single one of them. “Many, including myself, cried when we had to leave and head back to Michigan,” she said. “Our love for the children started this RSO.” Para Los Niños is still in con-
w A pack of hamburger buns w A can of sloppy joe mix (easy route) OR if you want to take the long route, chop or blend: w 1 bell pepper w 2 cups of tomato sauce w 1 small onion w a dash of cayenne pepper w 1 to 2 cloves of garlic
“MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D”
Michael J. Fox returns to television as Mike Henry, a news anchor who has Parkinson’s but decides to return to the news desk after a five-year retirement. Premiered: Thursday, Sep. 26 at 9/8c on NBC.
w 1 pound of ground hamburger (the leaner, the better)
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Nixon”) and Lizzy Caplan (“Party Down”), as the two pioneers of sexual research in the 1950s. Premiered: Sunday, Sep. 29 at 10/9c on Showtime
“THE MICHAEL J. FOX SHOW”
w Frying pan, spatula and a spoon (don’t plan on eating these, weirdo)
like I would recommend, there’s usually no need to drain grease. However, if you cook regular ground chuck that has a high fat content, you will have to drain that out of the pan and into a separate container. Do not drain it directly into the sink! After the meat is ready, switch to low heat and add your sloppy joe mix. Stir and let the mix cook into the meat for a few minutes. Spoon the final product onto hamburger buns, serve and be a happy child all over again. Enjoy!
help the FBI track down other wanted criminals, but he’ll only work with rookie agent Elizabeth Keen. Premiered: Monday, Sep. 23 at 10/9c on NBC
Agent Phil Coulson (“Clark Gregg”) assembles a team of top-secret agents to investigate strange happenings across the world. “Fringe” meets “Bones” meets Marvel. Premiered: Tuesday, Sep. 24 at 8/7c on ABC
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tact with Casa Hogar and has received a list of items the orphanage is in need of. Cadillac senior and RSO Vice President Kimberly Alberts said the organization’s goal is to raise enough money to be able to purchase all of the items on the list. “Right now, we are working to raise enough money to buy new desks for the classrooms there,” she said. To raise this money, the RSO has been selling spirit beads as well as hosting a fundraiser at La Señorita’s, 1516 S. Mission St. They also hope to host more events in the future, such as a fitness class, to raise money. Dickerson, like the others in the RSO, hopes students can learn the importance of helping those who are less fortunate and will inspire them to study abroad in Oaxaca. “The most important thing that one can give to another is simply love and encouragement,” Dickerson said. studentlife@cm-life.com
VIDEO GAME REVIEW
‘The Wolf Among Us Episode 1: Faith’ keeps players entertained By Shawn Tonge Staff Reporter
“The Wolf Among Us Episode 1: Faith” is the latest from Telltale Games, who developed the mainstream success last year with “The Walking Dead Game Season 1.” “The Wolf Among Us” is a graphic adventure game based on the comic book series “Fables.” The first episode of the fivepart series is a downloadable title that is now out on Xbox Live Arcade, the PlayStation Network, OS X and Windows. The backstory is that the characters from the fairy tales we all know are based on real immortal beings, called Fables. The Fables have been driven out of their homelands and now reside in modern-day New York, where they try to blend in with humans. Players play as formidable lawman Bigby Wolf, voiced by Adam Harrington. The first episode of the series has the player investigating the gruesome murder of an unknown Fable by gathering information and tracking down suspects. The choices a player make over the course of the game will affect how the story plays out from first episode throughout the rest of the season. Everything said and done has consequences or benefits later on and tough moral choices have to be made as you play.
The branching story gives a real feeling of involvement in the expansive narrative. The game has a captivating comic book art style that makes it feel like a living graphic novel. The style is similar to that of “The Walking Dead Game,” with an added touch of film noir shadowing for that murder mystery atmosphere. Episode one starts off with a tense battle between Wolf and the axe-wielding Woodsman. The action sequences take cues from games such as “Heavy Rain.” The action feels more polished than in previous games from Telltale and it provides some engaging cinematic fights. Players don’t need to be familiar with the book series to enjoy the game, as all of the characters are pulled from children’s stories and pop culture, meaning you can figure out who’s who pretty quickly. The game also provides character bios to learn more about the characters in this world.
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The episode concludes with a shocking cliffhanger ending that is sure to entice fans to buy episode two. Aside from a few minor framerate issues, the only drawback is the size of the download file. The download for the first episode, as well as the saving system for the series, takes up nearly two gigabytes of space. For people who don’t have much space on their console or external hard drive, this could be problematic. You can play through the entire game in about two hours. However, because your actions change the story, you’re likely to do a second and third playthrough to see the outcome of making different choices.
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Fowler leads men’s basketball into 2013 season By Kristopher Lodes Sports Editor
After breaking the freshman record for assists in a season, sophomore guard Chris Fowler is looking for more from himself and his basketball team in 2013-14. Fowler’s 176 assists shattered the mark of 115 set by Dick Dunbar in the 1972-73 season; solidifying his role as the point guard and team leader. “Where do you start and where do you finish with Chris Fowler?” said head coach Keno Davis. “The success he’s already had in one year … if you were to ask his teammates or Kyle Randall who the leader was last year, they’d say Chris Fowler.” Randall led not only the Chippewas in points per game last year with 18.7, but that mark was good for best in the Mid-American Conference. Randall finished his oneyear of eligibility at CMU, so the team is now looking for someone to fill that role. With Randall being a shootfirst guard, one might look to Fowler to take more shots. Fowler, spoken like a true point guard, is looking for his teammates first. “We all will (have to step up),” Fowler said. “I believe I’ll have to step up in terms of shooting, but I just have to take what the defense gives to me — I can’t force anything.” With youth on the team, it forces Fowler, just a sophomore himself, to develop faster and become the leader. “Chris Fowler, at a young age, had to come out and be a leader,” Davis
said. “What he’s working on is the small details … how to go from four assists to six per game, or how do you go from the top of the MAC to the top of the nation.” Fowler is looking to improve on all the things he does well and make them great and, in turn, that will help the team improve. “I want to expand on everything I did last year,” Fowler said. “I feel like if we take care of what we need to as a team those personal accolades will come.” This team is guardheavy, and Fowler spent the offseason working on himself and working with sophomore guard Sheldon Lowman, who spent last season as a walk-on. “It was great working with Chris, I learned a lot from him,” Lowman said. “He’s the leader of this team; he’s the one
that gets everyone going. He has a great work ethic and he’s great for this program.” Fowler is a true point guard. He directs the offense, finds his teammates to helps them score as well as getting to the basket himself.
“I don’t think working out with Chris can do anything but help your development,” Davis said. “Chris has been a great influence on all our guys.” The Chippewas have an exhibition game at 7 p.m. Monday against Lake Superior State and will begin the regular season at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 against Manchester in McGuirk Arena. After finishing near the bottom of the MAC last year, the team is looking to improve from its 12-18 season. “We just want to improve every day,” Fowler said. “We feel if we improve then we’ll win more games. We expect to win, but most of all, we expect to improve and get better every day.” sports@cm-life.com
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Gregory Cornwell | Staff Photographer Freshman midfielder Maude Stalars looks to push the ball upfield against Ball State Oct. 5 at the CMU Field Hockey Complex.
Field hockey drops weekday match at Michigan State, 1-0 By Morgan Yuncker Staff Reporter
Michigan State took down the field hockey team 1-0 in East Lansing Tuesday with a late goal. The Chippewas were on defense for most of the game, as the Spartans took six times the amount of shots as CMU. The Chippewas only shot three times, while MSU took 17 shots, seven of them on goal. CMU only took one shot the entire first half. At the start of the second half, MSU seemed to have carried over its ability to shoot in bunches, as it did in the first half. The team shot four times within the first two minutes of the half. While the Spartans seemed to be getting lucky with shots, the Chippewas were getting hounded by penalties. Freshman midfielder Maude Stalars received a green card while junior back Jordyn Brengosz gat a yellow card.
A little over 53 minutes into the game, the Spartans found the only goal they needed, putting them ahead 1-0. CMU became hopeful for a spilt second when junior midfielder Maureen Riley fired off a confident shot at the MSU goal, but came up short when the ball hit off the goal post. Defensively, the Chippewas were strong, led by sophomore goalkeeper Sadie Reynolds, who had six saves on the day. CMU wraps up its home season with a tough weekend against No. 13 Northwestern at noon on Sunday and against Mid-American Conference foe Missouri State at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The Chippewas are ranked third in the MAC at 2-1 in conference play, while Missouri State is last with an 0-3 record. sports@cm-life.com
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Gregory Cornwell | Staff Photographer Sophomore wide receiver Andrew Flory catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Cooper Rush at the end of the first quarter of CMU’s Homecoming game against NIU on Saturday at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Chippewas scored twice in the first quarter, but only tagged on a field goal for the remainder of the game, losing 38-17.
Every college football team receives a bye week during the regular season, but to have 17 days between games? “That’s kind of unusual,” Central Michigan head coach Dan Enos said Monday during the Mid-American Conference coaches’ teleconference. “This whole schedule has been a little unusual this year, to be quite honest with you. We just play the cards we’re dealt. This is what the schedule they had out and we’ll most certainly do the best and make the most of it.” After CMU’s 38-17 loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday, the Chippewas don’t play again until Wednesday, Nov. 6. The team will only practice one day this week so the coaching staff can
“evaluate what we’re doing,” hit the road and recruit and allow players banged up with injuries time to heal. CMU (3-5, 2-2 MAC) will return to a regular practice schedule next week. “Be diligent with our time, be efficient with our time, make sure we’re getting better technique and fundamental-wise,” Enos said. “But also schematically looking at what we’re doing, just continuing to make our football team better.” Enos didn’t go into details, but shoring up a struggling defense will likely be top priority. After coming up huge in back-to-back wins over Miami and Ohio, No. 18 NIU (7-0) had its way with the Chippewas’ defensive line, rushing for 437 yards and four touchdowns. Lynch’s 316 rushing yards, the most for a quarterback in Foot-
ball Bowl Subdivision history, even earned him a special mention on ESPN Saturday night. Enos, on the conference call, credited his offense’s ability to move the football in the first half, racing out to a 14-7 lead in the first quarter. But two second-quarter turnovers, one a fumble by senior receiver Jerry Harris after a catch inside the red zone, usurped any momentum and both teams entered the half tied at 14. Then Lynch happened. “Against good teams like Northern Illinois, you can’t do that,” Enos said of the turnovers. “I thought we played well for a while, but the game go away from us. You’ve got to give them a lot of credit, they a very good, very physical team.” After hosting the Huskies at Kelly/Shorts Stadium, the Chippewas hit the road for
their next two games (at Ball State, Nov. 16 at Western Michigan) against teams on opposite ends of the league spectrum. Ball State (7-1, 4-0 MAC) has a real chance at competing for a MAC West crown while Western Michigan (0-8, 0-4 MAC) is having trouble keeping the boat afloat under first-year head coach P.J. Fleck. “It doesn’t get any easier,” Enos said. “I’ve learned that our guys are resilient, they work hard and they’re tough. There’s good character on this football team. “When we execute and play well and do the things that we’re supposed to do, we’ve got a chance to be a pretty good football team. When we deviate from the plan, things can get away from us.” sports@cm-life.com
NIU debuts at No. 18 in BCS rankings after win By Aaron McMann Senior Reporter
It didn’t appear Northern Illinois would benefit much in the national polls off its win over Central Michigan. Early Sunday, the AP Top 25 and USA Today Coaches’ Poll had NIU staying put at 23 and moving up a spot to 22, respectively. But then the Bowl Championship Series standings, were released Sunday night, there stood Northern Illinois (7-0, 3-0 MAC), No. 18. “I don’t pay attention to those rankings,” NIU head coach Rod Carey said Monday during the Mid-American Conference coaches’ teleconference. “Obviously, you can’t get away from them. You get asked about them, and with the way social media is, it comes right to your phone.” Asked about Lynch’s 316 yards rushing in the Huskies’ 38-17 win over CMU, Carey
pointed to his quarterback’s remarks in Mount Pleasant. It wasn’t all him — it was the entire offense. “I’m obviously happy for Jordan, but he was the first one to say it,” Carey said. “I was really pleased, but more so with how the whole team played together. And defensively, to hold a team under 100 yards rushing, that’s quite an accomplishment, too.” Asked after the game, Enos was hesitant to call this NIU team better than last year, calling the 2012 team that won the MAC and reached a BCS bowl “outstanding.” “We’ll see,” Enos said. “They haven’t lost a MAC game since here in 2011, so they’re doing something right. They’re a pretty good football team.” Through seven games, Lynch has thrown for 1,488 yards and 14 touchdowns and ranks fourth in the nation in rushing yards (932). He’s poised for another big game Saturday against Eastern Michigan, which boasts
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